Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Ladies in White

  Ladies in White is an opposition movement in Cuba created by wives and mothers of 75 individuals accused of acts against the independence or territorial integrity of the state. They protest wearing white clothes to simbolize peace. Each marcher wears a button with a photo of her jailed relative and the number of the years to which he has been sentenced. After each Mass, they began a ritual procession from the church to a nearby park. Ladies in White has been attacked by sizable mobs, being insulted and humilliated by the police, even some of their houses have been ransacked.


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4 comments:

  1. What a significant action of them.But,always there are men who do not appreciate the struggle of women in their country.
    Interesting blog!
    Kathy Herrera.

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  2. I have heard of the ladies in white before, too bad for them that there are still some men that are closed minded.

    GREAT BLOG



    David and Rocio

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  3. I think that it is right because with this march, they can defend and care for their relatives symbolizing peace.This is a good way of be heard by the state.
    Dominique G.

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  4. Really interesting how the people together try to beat the unfair things in the world.

    -Carla Aguirre S.

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