On Saturday, April 29th thousands of individuals will mobilize in Washington, D.C. and across the United States and the world for the 2017 People's Climate March (PCM) for Climate, Jobs & Justice. The Women's Global Call for Climate Justice (WGCCJ) Campaign strongly supports the Women for Climate Justice (WCJ) Contingent at the PCM. Today, we ask YOU to join us in amplifying the WCJ demands this weekend and beyond by signing our petition here: https://action.manifesta.net/p/womenclimatejusticePCM The Women's Global Call for Climate Justice and the WCJ Contingent call for: An end to climate denialism, extractive economies & fossil fuel industry Women's rights, indigenous peoples rights, rural community rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQI rights to be at the core of all climate policies and action A just and equitable transition that includes access to safe, just and renewable energy and decent work opportunities for women while redistributing care work We will march as a diverse, intersectional coalition of women's groups, climate justice organizations, and allies with a strong voice and demands that will echo beyond the march. The signatories of this petition will be added to the WGCCJ Statement of Solidarity and shared via social media to amplify our demands and highlight our commitment to climate justice.   Continue reading

To join the Women for Climate Justice Contingent at the 2017 People's Climate March on April 29th in Washington, D.C. check out the information below: Sign up to march with Women for Climate Justice: https://women4climatejustice.peoplesclimate.org/ For the latest updates including meeting place / time, sign-making details, etc. join the Women for Climate Justice Facebook Event Page: http://bit.ly/2ksFJET Download the Women for Climate Justice TOOLKIT for inspirational images, facts & figures, and more: WCJ_PCMToolkit 2017 #Women4ClimateJustice | #SystemsChangeNotClimateChange | #JustTransition   Continue reading

On Saturday, January 21st, 2017 the day after the U.S. presidential inauguration, thousands of women will gather in Washington D.C. to stand up for our rights, our safety, our health, our families and our communities. A coalition of diverse organizations and individuals will unite and march as a 'Women for Climate Justice' contingent during the Women's March on Washington to stand for the health of our Earth and our global communities. As a partner of the Women's Global Call for Climate Justice, we invite you and all allies to join us! We will be sending a clear message to the new U.S. Administration that, as women, many of whom stand on the frontlines of climate change across the U.S. and across the world, we are gravely concerned about the impacts of climate change, and the implications of a U.S. Administration that promotes climate skepticism, advancement of fossil fuels, an extractive economy, racism, bigotry and sexist oppression. Continue reading

Reclaiming power in energy systems and beyond, is one of the Women's Global Call for Climate Justice focus areas for 2016 and as you may recall, it was the theme of our Earth Day Rally.  We're excited to share with you how you can get involved and participate in #ReclaimPower 2016 especially during October as this month will specifically be dedicated to #ReclaimPower Days of Action. See below for more details: Every October for the last 3 years, hundreds of organizations and movements working on energy issues across the globe carried out activities and actions in more than 60 countries under the banner of Reclaim Power! Continue reading