NOW Marches for an End to War in Iraq: Declares "Peace is a Feminist Issue"

September 23, 2005

On Sept. 24, National Organization for Women leaders and activists will march to end the war in Iraq. Since its inception, NOW has advanced a progressive, feminist agenda for peace. Today, we urge the U.S. government to end our military occupation of Iraq and invest proportionate financial resources in Iraq rebuilding, humanitarian relief and personal safety of the Iraqi people.

Who:	NOW Action Vice President Melody Drnach and other feminist leaders and activists
What:	March on Washington - End the War on Iraq!
When:	Saturday, Sept. 24
Where:	Washington, D.C. - Washington Monument Grounds, march around White House
Schedule:	All day, starting 10:00a - Peace and Justice Festival, Washington Monument Grounds 10:30a - Women's Contingent meets, Freedom Plaza (Penn. Ave & 14th St. NW) 11:30a - Rally at the Ellipse (Ellipse Rd. & E St NW) 12:30p - March steps off from the Ellipse 3:00p - Operation Ceasefire concert, Washington Monument Grounds

At the 2005 National NOW Conference, members passed a resolution calling for full participation in the Sept. 24 mobilization. Members declared that the Bush administration led the country to war under false pretenses and that the administration's actions have spread hatred and distrust of the U.S. worldwide, undermining the security of our nation. The resolution noted that militarism and war increase all forms of violence against women and girls and lead to the defunding of basic human needs. "Enough is enough-feminists are calling for an immediate end to this destructive and costly war," said NOW Action Vice President Melody Drnach. She added: "NOW calls on our country's leaders to remember that plans for the future of Iraq must include full equality and representation for women."

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Latoya Veal w. 202-628-8669, ext. 116, c. 301-660-3447

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