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We, feminist organisations and allies globally call for a Women’s Global Strike on 8 March 2020. If women stop, the world stops!

In 1993, the rape and murder of Marsinah, a young

In 1993, the rape and murder of Marsinah, a young woman labour activist and negotiator, generated outrage among workers across the country. Marsinah, who was 24 at the time of her death, had led a protest against the management of her watch factory in East Java and the military command who had abused workers who were demanding better wages and work conditions. Under the Suharto dictatorship, it is widely believed the Indonesian military were involved: “Marsinah’s murder was intended to terrorize women workers and discourage them from participating in labor activism”.
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Her story has continued to inspire many to keep organising and fighting. One example is the 2011-2013 general strikes, where millions of workers across the country took it to the street to demand better working conditions, successfully pushed for a sharp increase in the minimum wage by 48% in 2013, and saw the creation of a new alliance, the National Coalition of Labour Movement.
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En 1993, la violación y asesinato de Marsinah, una joven activista laboral y negociadora, generó indignación entre los trabajadores de todo el país. Marsinah, que tenía 24 años en el momento de su muerte, habia liderado una protesta contra la administración de su fábrica de relojes en Java Oriental y el comando militar que había abusado de los trabajadores, ya que estos exigían mejores salarios y condiciones laborales. Bajo la dictadura de Suharto, se cree ampliamente que los militares indonesios estuvieron involucrados: "El asesinato de Marsinah tenía la intención de aterrorizar a las trabajadoras y desalentarlas a participar en el activismo laboral".
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Su historia ha seguido inspirando a muchas y a seguir organizándose y luchando. Un ejemplo son las huelgas generales del 2011 al 2013, dónde millones de trabajadores de todo el país salieron a la calle para exigir mejores condiciones de trabajo, persionaron con éxito para una fuerte subida del salario mínimo en un 48% en 2013, y la creación de una nueva alianza, la Coalición Nacional del Movimiento Laboral.
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#IWD2020 #WomensGlobalStrike #StopTheWorld #IfWomenStopTheWorldStops

Ashley from USA is striking for international soli

Ashley from USA is striking for international solidarity, #ClimateJustice, #EnviornmentalJustice, #WomensRights and #HumanRights.Join her as she goes on a #WomensGlobalStrike on #IWD2020. #InternationalWomensDay.

Happy Intersectional Feminism Day! Kidding, we jus

Happy Intersectional Feminism Day! Kidding, we just made that up. Come on, everyday should be Intersectional Feminism Day. 💁🏾‍♀️
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For real though, reach out to your sisters, listen to each others' stories, learn from the beautiful, diverse, intersectional realities people around us live in. ❤️💜🧡💛💚💙
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¡Feliz Día del Feminismo Interseccional! Es broma, lo acabamos de inventar. Vamos!, todos los días deberían ser el Día del Feminismo Interseccional.
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Sin embargo, en serio, comunícate con tus hermanas, escucha las historias de las demás, aprende de las realidades hermosas, diversas e interseccionales en las que viven las personas que nos rodean. ❤️💜🧡💛💚💙
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#Intersectionality #IntersectionalFeminism #FeministQuote #FeministFriday #IWD2020 #WomensGlobalStrike #StopTheWorld #IfWomenStopTheWorldStops

Have you seen our events map? We're getting exciti

Have you seen our events map? We're getting exciting plans from Skate & Roll in Luxembourg to Women's Cultural Caravan and Tribunal in India!! 😍🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️
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Go submit your event to let the world know how you're striking on 8 March 2020! Link in bio 👀👆🏿
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¿Has visto nuestro mapa de eventos? Estamos viendo planes emocionantes desde Skate & Roll en Luxemburgo hasta Caravana y Tribunal Cultural de Mujeres en India 😍
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Envía tu evento en esta página para que el mundo sepa cómo te estás manifestando el 8 Marzo 2020!
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