The International Women’s Alliance honors the Mirabal sisters who were martyred on November 25, 1960, by the fascist dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo of the Dominican Republic. Their martyrdom is a reminder of their bravery as revolutionary women who fought to topple Trujillo’s 30 year long reign of terror against the people of the Dominican Republic, especially women. Every year, women around the world commemorate November 25 as the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) drawing inspiration from the Mirabal Sister’s strength and courage to confront the state.
As an alliance of women's organizations fighting on the frontlines against violence, exploitation, militarization, and oppression - IWA recognizes the importance of the many days in November and December which acknowledge the violence and atrocities brought against women, LGBTQ+, and children in this anti-people global system.
This year, IWA is calling on all our members, friends, and sisters in the struggle to wage “Weeks of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Children” from November 20-December 10th. By mobilizing, conducting education, and exposing more women around the world to the need to organize we hope to contribute to the growing fervor for change and movements against fascism and tyranny in all their forms.
JOIN US IN CARRYING FORWARD THE MILITANT LEGACY OF THE MIRABAL SISTERS IN BOLDLY CONFRONTING FASCISM, STATE VIOLENCE, AND EXPLOITATION IN ALL ITS FORMS!
Below is a list of our main dates for mobilization:
Nov 20 – International Children's Day & Trans Day of Remembrance
Nov 22 & 23 – Palestine International People's Tribunal - Spain - Days of Action for Women & Children in Palestine
Nov 25 – International Day to End Violence Against Women
Nov 29 - International Women Human Rights Defenders Day + International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
IWA Global Webinar on the Struggle to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Children
Dec 10 – International Human Rights Day
Please check back regularly for updated materials, calls to action, and ways to participate!
Week of Action Resources:
Join us for a webinar to learn more about the ongoing campaigns and fights to end violence against women!
Saturday, December 6
8am New York
2pm Amsterdam
9pm Manila
Placards and Signs!
Use these at actions, events, and as part of photo submissions to IWA!
Small Booklet
Print these and turn them into small booklets that you can share at meetings, actions, and other events
guide to assembly here
