IWD 2020 Get Ready!

International Women’s Day Tr i n i d a d a n d To b a g o

IWD 2020 Get Ready!

SAVE THE DATE March . 7 . 2020

The 2020 International Women’s Day rally and march strengthens the women’s movement’s reach across communities and generations.

For 2020, we continue to invite you to showcase your work with women, girls, individuals and families, as we seek to create positive social change and empowerment in Trinidad and Tobago, building responsive and safe communities.

For 2020 we aim to expand our network and reach to include more youth and community based organisations. We invite you to join us as we come together to raise our voices for justice, rights and equality.

Welcome all!

On March 7, 2020 we continue our fight for Gender Justice. We will unite once again for International Women’s Day 2020 to celebrate women, sisterhood and solidarity.

In the past three years, we have grown from strength to strength with your unwavering support and commitment to equality and justice. As we reflect on our journey this year, taking the lessons learnt and (re)new(ed) relationships, we welcome your continued support to create a safe space for persons and groups to come together to be heard in unity and power.

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For more information on previous years, please check out our Facebook page International Women’s Day Trinidad and Tobago for photos, news coverage and videos, as well as our Instagram page @iwdtt.

Reach out to us at

womensrightsrally@gmail.com or message us on our social media pages and let’s get the ball rolling!

We look forward to building our relationship with you, as we work toward fostering a better Trinidad and Tobago.

In Solidarity,

The Working Group,

Women’s Rights Rally T&T

Join us to raise our voices for justice, rights and equality SAVE THE DATE March . 7 . 2020 Photo courtesy: High Commission of Canada to Trinidad and Tobago 3rd Annual March and Rally in commemoration of International Women's day held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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Global theme for 2020

Each for Equal Local theme for 2020

Power in Action H O N O U R. E N C O U R A GE .INCL UDE.A CT

Women’s Rights Everyone’s Responsibility

2017

Theme Rationale HONOUR Women

*Be Bold for Change Life in leggings

2018 *Press for Progress Speak Your Truth End Gender-Based Violence Caribbean Men Can

2019 *Balance for Better Demand Better Gender Justice Spark Feminism *Global Themes

Celebrate and support the work of women's grassroots organisations

ENCOURAGE A New Generation Empower youth to play active roles for justice and change

INCLUDE All Rights

Be inclusive in our politics and movements

for women’s rights (to include persons with disabilities, Indigenous People, LGBTI+ people, and all minority groups)

ACT For Each Other

Individual and collective action for transformation

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IWD 2020 Community

The focus of the IWD event is to bring individuals and groups together to celebrate, empower and honour each other. As we seek continuity in our work, we seek to reinforce the solidarity of support, recognise the work of organisations (old and new) who have continued to work for women throughout the years and to affirm them by honouring their work and giving recognition and visibility to them.

Here are some ways you can get involved!

• Details to be announced early January 2020.

• Contact us @ womensrightsrally@gmail.com

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Be a Sponsor This is an opportunity to build the social responsibility profile of your organisation or business. Support issues that impact the day to day lives of all Trinbagonians. Contribute resources (financial or tangible). Showcase your commitment to growth and social change. Be a part of the move for gender justice.

Be a Partner As a partner you are making a commitment to promote and participate in the event and help to mobilize individuals and/ or groups for the annual march and rally. You can sign up with us to be an official partner. Have your logo included and your work highlighted in our campaigns.

Deadline to join as a partner is January 31.

Join the Working Group Members of the working group are tasked with the responsibilities of resource mobilization, logistics, marketing, branding and promotion of the event. As a member you will play an instrumental role in making the event a reality through your efforts. This requires time commitment, regular meetings and people resources for you and/or your organisation.

Deadline to join the Working Group January 13.

Sponsorship Opportunities The Annual Women’s Rights Rally and March is a celebration of International Women’s Day in Trinidad and Tobago.

Each year we prioritise the issues and concerns facing women locally and regionally under the premise that w o m e n ’s r i g h t s a re e v e r y o n e ’s responsibility.

The local working partner women’s

theme is developed by the core group in collaboration with organisations working for rights and gender justice. All

are invited to “Bring Yuh Message and Come”.

T h e fi r s t Tr i n i d a d a n d To b a g o International Women’s Day march was held in 1958 in San Fernando. 2020 marks 66 years of this history and this event builds upon and is a reflection of

decades of women’s organising and movement building.

The international theme is also considered in the decision making. The 2020 theme pulls from the international theme of “Each for Equal” and focuses on local demands for gender justice, especially in the struggle to end genderbased violence.

One of the main goals of the Women’s Rights Rally and March is to provide a safe and inclusive space for citizens and residents of Trinidad and Tobago to share their concerns and to support women’s rights.

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Heartfelt gratitude to the Working Group, Partner Organisations and to all of our Sponsors in 2019!

Your support through funding or resources allowed us to grow and build this event.

We welcome your continued support to create a safe space for persons and groups to come together to create visibility of current ongoing issues and to be heard in unity, strength and power.

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Heartfelt gratitude to individuals and groups in 2019!

Photos courtesy: British High Commission in T&T #UKinTT and High Commission of Canada to Trinidad and Tobago 3rd Annual March and Rally in commemoration of International Women's day held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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Thank you once again for a successful march and rally in 2019

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for making our 3rd Annual Women’s Rights Rally and March in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2019, a success. Once again, we saw hundreds of individuals, families, friends and organisations come out in solidarity with a rallying cry of #DemandBetter. Participants brought their messages for Gender Justice, demanding better for gender equity and equality, for women’s rights, for sexual rights, for human rights, for justice for all. It was a celebration of w o m e n , s i s t e r h o o d a n d m e n ’s solidarity in different struggles we face.

Photo: Courtesy High Commission of Canada to Trinidad and Tobago 3rd Annual March and Rally in commemoration of International Women's day held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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We recognize your contribution and commitment to social and gender justice through the event as invaluable.

Your support has allowed us to grow and build upon the last few years, as we strengthen our calls for gender justice.

In the next year, we seek to expand our reach to include more youth and community groups, for which we welcome your commitment, c o n t r i b u t i o n s a n d s u p p o r t . We welcome any feedback you may want to share with us on how to enhance the event and welcome your support in 2020.

In Solidarity,

The Working Group,

Women’s Rights Rally T&T

Costs of IWD annual rally and march in a nutshell Overview of 2019 Physical Infrastructure

Technical Infrastructure

Publicity and Advertising

Entertainment and Groups support

Branding and Site decor

Documentation

Permissions and Fees

Supplies Estimated costs

Costs and line items are subject to change each year.

Tents Chairs Tables 15,000 19% Port-A-Potties Garbage Bins Ice drums Sound system Lighting 15,000 19% Mobile sound system Generator Radio Spots Newspaper ads Digital Billboards 19% 15,000 Social Media Facebook Boosts Fees Transport 9,000 11% Support for groups feather flags stage backdrop banners for trucks 10% signage 8,000 bunting / other

8,000

5,000

5,000

10%

6%

6%

10,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 500 500 4,500 1,500 7,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 5,300 700 4,000 1,000 4,000 1,500 1,500 1,000 500 500

set up, take down, transport

3,000

Photography Videography COTT Grounds Security Road Pass Ambulance

3,000 5,000 1,000 1,200 1,200 400 1,200

Groceries, Stationery, etc

1,000

Water, Ice Snacks for volunteer

2,000 2,000

80,000

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Physical Infrastructure Technical Infrastructure Publicity and Advertising Entertainment and Group support Branding and site decor Documentation Permissions and Fees Supplies

6%

6%

19%

10%

10%

19%

11% 19%

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