Human Rights Begin in the Home

DOMESTIC WORKERS STAND UP!
Human Rights Begin in the Home

Friday, October 24th, 2008
4:30pm Press Conference and Rally
6:00pm March from the Philippine Consulate
7:00pm Rally/Vigil at the United Nations

PRESS CONFERENCE & MARCH KICK-OFF
Philippine Consulate
556 5th Ave, Manhattan, New York
between 45th and 46th Streets

CLOSING RALLY & VIGIL
United Nations at Dag Hammarskjold Park
entrance between 46th & 47th Streets at 2nd Avenue

Working women of color have long suffered the brunt of the global economic crisis and human rights violations perpetrated by bad employers, diplomats, and institutions. Join us as we march to demand that domestic workers rights be recognized and respected, and help us put an end to the diplomatic immunity that allows employers to abuse us with impunity! March for justice for Marichu Baoanan, a domestic worker who was trafficked to the United States by her employer, a UN Diplomat – and help us demand rights and respect for all domestic workers!

October 24th is United Nations Day -- On this day, domestic workers from across New York City and across the globe will march on the United Nations to teach diplomats and the world the meaning of Universal Human Rights!

This event is organized by: DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association, Domestic Workers United, Andolan Organizing South Asian Workers, Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees, CAAAV, Unity Housecleaners, CASA de Maryland, Domestic Workers from around the world, and our allies from across the country!

To participate, volunteer, endorse or get more information, contact:
Ana Liza Caballes at (347) 261—3042 contact@damayanmigrants.org
Alexis de Simone at (301) 431—4185 x 252 adesimone@casamd.org