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Slutwalk Newcastle 2011

Location

Grey's MonumentNewcastle-Upon-Tyne
United Kingdom

Inspired by our sisters in Toronto, 4th of June will be Newcastle's first SlutWalk!

After comments made by Officer Sanguinetti of the Toronto police force, his audience decided enough was enough and it was time to make a stand against the culture of blaming the victim in sexual assault cases.

We are not necessarily asking our attendees that they “dress like sluts” as this idea is subjective, so please come dressed however you like, hijabs, hoodies, hotpants - whatever!. We welcome men, women, both and neither to march alongside us :)

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Marcha das Vadias São Paulo 2011

Location

Av. Paulista
São Paulo
Brazil

Manifesto 2011

Manifesto 2011

Carta Manifesto da Marcha das Vadias de Brasília – Por que marchamos?

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Slutwalk Chicago 2011

Location

James R. Thompson CenterChicago, IL
United States

Inspired by SlutWalk Toronto, SlutWalk Chicago is a march in support of education and against intolerance.

On January 24, 2011, a representative of the Toronto Police Service was quoted saying, "Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to not be victimized." SlutWalk Chicago aims to combat the myth of "the slut" and the culture of victim blaming that prevails the world over.
Our mission is to enforce the truth that those who experience sexual assault are never at fault-- no exceptions. We seek to combat a culture that teaches "don't get raped," as opposed to "don't rape."

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Slutwalk Glasgow 2011

Location

George SquareGlasgow
United Kingdom

This event was set up in solidarity with our Canadian sisters after a Toronto police representative claimed women would stop getting raped if they “stopped dressing like sluts”. We believe this is wrong – the only thing that causes RAPE is RAPISTS.

We want to claim back the word “slut” and take away its power. We want to stop victims being blamed, and blaming themselves. We want to fight sexual stereotypes, and the stereotypes surrounding sexual assault. We’re ANGRY about the way the victims of sexual violence are treated and perceived and we want to change this dramatically.

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Slutwalk Cardiff 2011

Location

City Hall, Gorsedd GardensCardiff
United Kingdom

When a Toronto police officer suggested that ‘women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised’, he provoked a fierce backlash: ‘SlutWalking’.

This movement began with ‘SlutWalk Toronto’, and a march through the city on 3rd April, 2011. Since then, the SlutWalking movement has gained huge international support, with satellite SlutWalk groups appearing across Canada and the US. It has since spread to the UK and Europe, and now we are bringing it to Cardiff.

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Slutwalk Amsterdam 2011

Location

Gay monument At The WestmarktAmsterdam
Netherlands

Persbericht: Sletten houden manifestatie voor seksuele vrijheid

Amsterdam – Op 4 juni aanstaande zal er in Amsterdam een SlutWalk plaatsvinden. De manifestatie begint om 16:00 uur op het homomonument. SlutWalk zet zich in voor bevordering van seksuele vrijheid en autonomie. Ook is deze actie gericht tegen het klimaat waarin slachtoffers van seksueel geweld als schuldigen worden gezien.

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Slutwalk Melbourne 2011

Location

The State Library of VictoriaMelbourne
Australia

Official Blogpost

The first ever SlutWalk Melbourne is over.. for now. We think this is the beginning of something new and powerful, and are busy listening to your feedback, engaging with the criticism and exploring ideas for further action.

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Slutwalk Boston 2011

Location

Boston Common BandstandBoston
United States

This event is inclusive to all genders, all sexual orientations, all races, all ethnicities. This event will not only entail standing up against rape culture and slut-shaming, but will also create an environment of grrrl love and a sense of solidarity.

We will be marching in protest of rape culture and slut-shaming, and ending with speakers, including feminist Jaclyn Friedman, workshops, and other activities!

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Slutwalk Ottawa 2011

Location

Ottawa
Canada

10th April 2011

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Slutwalk Toronto 2011

Location

Toronto
Canada

3rd April 2011

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