WEAre Together at the Women’s March on Washington

On January 21st, hundreds of thousands of people will convene at the Women’s March on Washington and around the world.

Our team at WEA couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this historic event. “More than ever before, the priorities, the agency, and the vision of women is needed. Not only in our governments, but in our communities, in our grassroots movements, in our efforts to heal, protect, and nourish our planet” says WEA Founder and Co-Director, Melinda Kramer. “I’m inspired to stand in solidarity with my sisters in this country and around the world. This is an incredible opportunity to feel our collective strength; to learn from each other, and to refocus our shared vision for peace, justice, and a thriving world. This march is a reminder that women will continue to make our voices heard, and that we will show up again and again in service of our future generations.”

The vision, mission and principles of the Women’s March describe an inclusive path for co-powering one another that celebrates the unique strengths and gifts we each bring to our collective, and that lifts up all members of our communities. According to the Women’s March Guiding Principles:

Women’s rights are human rights, regardless of a woman’s race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, sexual identity, gender expression, economic status, age or disability. We practice empathy with the intent to learn about the intersecting identities of each other. We will suspend our first judgement and do our best to lead without ego.

This election cycle put in stark relief the deep divisions that exist in our country — so much so that, at times, it can be easy to forget that there is also strength and unity and a belief not only in social, racial and gender equality, but in the undeniable truth that we are all connected, not only to one another, but to the earth. Now is the time to join together in our commitment to support and uplift the voices of those who may traditionally be left out of decision-making conversations, while at the same time often being those most impacted by those decisions. As women around the world working to ensure climate justice and a protected environment now and into the future, we understand this position.

We urge everyone to show up, not just for this march, but for each other. Make new connections to form networks and communities that will help us continue to build a strong collective for the work ahead; reinvest in those foundational connections that have been positive for you, for others, and for the earth. We are so strong when we unite, when we hear our sisters and hear ourselves.

There are so many sister marches planned all over the world, find one near you. If you’re going to be at the Women’s March on Washington, be sure to look for the Women for Climate Justice Contingent, where we’ll be standing strong with our sisters!

We’ll see you out there!