Locals invited to join silent vigil for International Women's Day
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WOMEN in Forres are hosting an International Women's Day vigil and rally for climate justice.
Inspired by the silent protest taking place in Edinburgh to mark International Women's Day, local women plan to hold a silent vigil in Forres on Tuesday March 8 in solidarity.
Jane Gambrill said: "Discovering that women who are responsible for gathering fuel, water and food – the basics for life – and suffer the most when shortages are made worse by climate change was a clarion call for me, when one remembers that these are the countries who have played only a minor role in the creation of this climate crisis.
"On International Women's Day come and join us at the Tollbooth any time between 12.30-1.30. We will be focussing not only on women who are being affected by the climate crisis but also in all war-torn countries across the world, and giving thanks that we are safe in our beds and homes.”
