Photo credit: Western New York Peace Center (via Facebook)
On March 26th, Western New York Peace Center hosted Women’s March 2023 in Buffalo, NY. After rallying in Niagara Square and marching to the Buffalo Erie County Public Central Library, attendees heard from speakers and performers in the library’s Ring of Knowledge while themed activities were available for children. At this year’s event, the organizers emphasized bringing awareness to international women’s rights, environmental sustainability, and peaceful negotiations in war-torn countries. Speakers and presenters included WNYPC Executive Director, Deidra EmEl; march coordinator, Talia Rodriguez; Bury the Violence Director & USA Today NYS Woman of the Year, Kareema Morris; PUSH Buffalo Executive Director, Dawn Wells-Clyburn; Jill Clause of the Tuscarora Nation; Nadia Shahram of the Freedom for Iran Movement; Valerie Juang of the WNY Youth Climate Council; and many, many more.