On November 7, 2014 a woman was stripped by touts at the Embassava
Bus Terminal. The event which was filmed by a bystander and put on
YouTube has sparked outrage and a demand for justice from many citizens
of Nairobi. If you’re on social media you may have seen a few tweets and
posts commending the men for their action while others are outraged at
the act.
Members of the Facebook group Kilimani Mums
have rallied together and will host a peaceful procession on Monday
November 17th to stand in solidarity with the woman who was attacked and
to send a message that violence and sexual assault against women will
not be tolerated. The #MyDressMyChoice procession will start at 10.00am
on Monday November 17, 2014 at Uhuru Park.
The incident that took place on November 7, 2014 was not an isolated
event- and the issue is not limited to Nairobi. In October, women in
Zimbabwe staged a similar march in Harare to protest against harrassment
of women from touts. Similar stories have also been highlighted in the
news in countries including: Nigeria, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
#MyDressMyChoice is part of a bigger movement demanding equal rights and
respect for the female body.
The essence of the march is to request all governing bodies in Kenya
and across Africa, to advocate for better treatment of women. Kilimani
Mums also wan the culprits of the stripping to be brought to book.
The procession will begin Monday November 17, 2014 at 10am at Uhuru
Park and the procession will march to Accra road. Kilimani Mums want
anyone who believes in justice for women to attend. It’s not only for
women, men can also join in and show support for better treatment of
women. Wear a mini skirt if you feel comfortable doing so. White and
purple are the official procession colors. The procession will be
peaceful and safe.
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