International protest for women’s rights in Turkey includes KC-based event
March 5, 2021
An advertisement for Advocates of Silenced Turkey in New York City.// Courtesy of Advocates of Silenced Turkey
The rally happening at Mill Creek Park on the Plaza at 3 p.m. is part of a number of rallies held by Advocates of Silenced Turkey. In addition to the Kansas City rally, there will be a total of 35 rallies, including New York, Washington, and Toronto.
“We’re recognizing the thousands of women imprisoned or killed in Turkey for their community service and support of democracy, human rights action,” says Eyyup Esen, Ph.D., representative of the local Dialogue Institute of Kansas City and an organizer of the rally. “We hope 50-60 people will join us in calling for freedom for the women and their children who are victims of discrimination, violence, and persecution.”