This is the first installment of the Forward Motion series, which makes special recognition of people and organizations that engage in social reformation through non-violent means. This installment is dedicated to the little-known and seldom publicized female activist group Women in Black.
The Women in Black movement is an international movement, founded Israel in 1988. Interesting to note is that, unlike many protest movements that distinguish themselves as entities with some corporate intent the Women in Black movement avidly asserts that it is in no way an organization, but a collective of women who share a similar social vision.
The movement protests against war, rape as a tool of war, ethnic cleansing and global human rights abuses. They meet and stage a silent vigil (which I have been privileged to have witnessed for myself) for a period of time at regular intervals in public locations. I didn't have the opportunity to interview these women for the blog but their cause so moved me that I had to make them the first int he Forward Motion series.
If there are any individuals out there interested in following their cause, check out their main website at : www.womeninblack.org. They accept contributions, but prefer active participation in the movement (women especially). If for some reason you're unable to at least contribute, spread the message please. If no motion is made, no progress is gained...
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