Los Angeles: International Women’s Day

Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

McArthur Park, LA Ca.
653 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, California 90057

“WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THEM” GuateMaya L.A. Mujeres en Resistencia, invite you to participate this International Women’s Day in an event honoring 41 girls killed and 15 injured at the Hogar Seguro, and thousand of girls and women around the world victims of systemic and patriarchal violence. We will be exhibiting photos of the 56 girls, hosting performative art, reading testimonials and poems, and concluding with a candlelight vigil.
#NosFaltan41 #NosDuelen56 #LasNiñasdeGuatemala #IWD2020

“NO LAS HEMOS OLVIDADO” GuateMaya L. A. Mujeres en Resistencia les invita a participar el Dia Internacional de la Mujer a un evento en honor de las 41 niñas asesinadas y 15 heridas en el Hogar Seguro y las miles de ninas y mujeres victimas de violencia institucionalizada y patriarcal. Tendremos exposicion de fotos de las 56 ninas, arte performativo, lectura de testimonios y poemas. Concluiremos con una vigilia de velas.
#NosFaltan41 #NosDuelen56 #LasNiñasdeGuatemala
Las Niñas no se tocan, no se violan y no se queman.

About GuateMaya L.A. Mujeres en Resistencia
Founded in 2018, GuateMaya L.A. is a Los Angeles based grassroots organization committed to resisting colonial and patriarchal systems that generate violence. The members represent the vast diversity of the Mayan/Guatemalan diaspora and allies. The organization is built on pillars of the empowerment of women, concepts of memory and social justice, as well as solidarity and cross-border connections. By hosting educational community events GuateMaya L.A. has been able to bring attention to issues facing underrepresented groups, specifically women and indigenous peoples, in the U.S. and around the globe.

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