End Rape And Violence On International Working Women's Day
NZUSA is calling on all university women to wear black on Thursday 8 March (International Working Women's Day) and
demand a world without rape and violence.
The New Zealand University Students' Association (NZUSA) has co-ordinated a national campaign for International Working
Womens Day in conjunction with local campuses. The campaign involves t-shirts, badges, posters and stickers emblazoned
with the message "Thursdays in Black: demanding a world without rape and violence".
"Demanding a world without rape and violence starts in your local community." NZUSA National Women's Rights Officer
Dayna Berghan said. "Thursdays in Black was started by the Mothers for the Disappeared in Argentina and is very relevant
on International Working Women's Day."
Activities on campuses celebrating International Working Women's Day and stalls for Thursdays in Black are planned in
Auckland University, Waikato University, Massey Albany, Massey Palmerston North, Victoria University, Lincoln University
and Otago University.
"The t-shirts sell for $25 and five dollars raised from each t-shirt goes to support local anti-violence and rape
support groups. It's not charity - its positive action" said Ms Berghan. "By making a visible stand in our local
community on Thursdays we raise awareness nationally."
For details of activities taking place at your local university campus please contact the Students' Association of that
university and ask to speak to the Women's Rights Officer.
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Contact:
Dayna Berghan (NZUSA National Women's Rights Officer)
Wk: 04 498 2500
Cell: (025) 991 867