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Marcha Das Mulheres Negras Photo: © Sabriya Simon

At A Global Forum Of Feminists, One Thing Is Clear: It’s Where You Live That Counts

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Saturday, September 17th, 2016
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 Marcha Das Mulheres Negras Photo: © Sabriya Simon

Marcha Das Mulheres Negras
Photo: © Sabriya Simon

There was a telling moment at last week’s women’s rights forum in Brazil when, in a rallying call, one of the speakers called out: “What do we want?” The reply was a low mumble of confusion.

It was clear that expecting 1,800 women’s and transgender rights activists from 120 countries to align on one answer was a huge ask. They campaign on such a diverse range of issues – from sexual and reproductive health, environmental justice and better employment, to peace, sex workers and political freedoms.

 

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