Two to six times as many women are estimated to not report being raped. Every year, 1.2 million women are raped by their current or former male partners, some more than once. Statistics can be overwhelming and leave you wondering what impact you can really have. But there are many ways to make a difference. Women from more than 145 countries are organizing the World March of Women 2000 on Oct. 15 to show the world that supporters of women's rights are the overwhelming majority.
Organizers planning the Washington, D.C. events have a mission.
International Women's Day in March began the events worldwide, and on Oct.17, the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, women representing every participating country will meet at the U.N. to demand improved programs to eradicate poverty and violence again women. A Virtual March is being planned for Oct. 17 so activists around the globe can show their support. Remember, silence is approval. T. Dean Adams lives, works and teaches writing in Columbia.