July 2019 e-Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE:
* Haiti and Puerto Rico
* Coup and Migrants
* Dangers to Oceans
* Feminism in Guatemala
* Feminism in Dangerous Times
* Survey
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Haitian Solidarity with the Puerto Rican Rebellion
In just two short weeks, the Puerto Rican people overthrew their corrupt, anti-woman and anti-LGBTQ governor, Ricardo Rosselló. Half a million people protested in the streets. Before Rosselló had fallen, our partner in Haiti PAPDA posted this video to their Facebook page, expressing solidarity with the uprising. They are in the same fight in Haiti, against both corruption and American intervention. [ [link removed] ]
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Honduran Coup Cruelly Creates Migrant Exodus
Our Honduran partners, including Miriam Miranda of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH), participated in a congress of resistance of Black and Indigenous women. The following statement is a product of the discussions there, among grassroots feminists organizing against the dictatorship and deeper oppressions. [ [link removed] ]
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Why the Dangers Facing Our Oceans Go Far Beyond Keeping Them Clean
If we're serious about protecting our oceans and the life beneath them, our vision needs to expand. As Miriam Miranda, coordinator of OFRANEH, has said, "If the problem is global, we have to have a global response." [ [link removed] ]
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We Are in the Movements, But Lack Visibility
Sandra Morán, a member of the World March of Women, comments on the elections in Guatemala and the current challenges of feminism. [ [link removed] ]
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Feminism in Authoritarian Times in the Voice of Five International Activists
Carta Capital reports on the international feminist seminar that took place in June 2019, organized by the World March of Women, which comes out of our collaboration's work to build feminist strategy and popular education. [ [link removed] ]
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Give Us a Hand: Take Our Survey!
We are in the middle of our strategic planning process and we want you to be part of it!
We are reaching out to all of our online supporters, like you, to take a short five-minute survey about Grassroots International. Your feedback will help inform our strategic planning process in this critical political moment. [ [link removed] ]
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