Rally to speak out against the bullying of women in politics takes over Olympic Plaza
Organized by ‘Ask Her,’ a local organization committed to increasing the number of women running for Calgary City Council in the 2017 election, today’s rally was to protest the unacceptable behaviour women seeking public office are being subjected to.
Image: Ask Her / Facebook
This comes after recent claims that Alberta women involved in politics have been subjected bullying and harassment.
Women from all political parties gathered infront of the Famous Five statues at Olympic Plaza.
.@NirmalaNaidoo says we need a zero tolerance of abuse in politics. #abpoli #askher pic.twitter.com/ehajiMY78O
— Ask Her (@askheryyc) November 10, 2016
.@Wildrosemama leading us in song & acknowledging the traditional territories which we stand on. #yyc pic.twitter.com/DiOedcCqJx
— Ask Her (@askheryyc) November 10, 2016
Are you #WithHer in supporting female politicians in Alberta? Join @askheryyc & support the movement! #yyccc pic.twitter.com/oQ0App0XLL
— Ask Her (@askheryyc) November 10, 2016
We’re smart, ethical, and ready to lead. #askher #fundher #abpoli @Wildrosemama @askheryyc And we won’t back down pic.twitter.com/ckWDmCaM9N
— Salimah (@Salilam) November 11, 2016
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