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The 9th Women’s International Solidarity Affair of the Philippines (WISAP)
Declaration of unity and intent: "Women from 12 countries gathered in Manila, the Philippines, from August 17 to August 22, 2004 to commemorate the 9th women’s international solidarity affair and celebrate the 20th year of a relentless struggle waged by GABRIELA Philippines for women’s liberation, national independence and genuine freedom". See full text. |
As resolved in the 9th Women's International Solidarity Affair in the Philippines (WISAP) held in Manila, Philippines in August 2004 (*):
The control imposed by US imperialism upon international discourse on women's issues be broken through the simple expedient of holding international women's gatherings, conferences, and meetings such as the UN Commission on Women Meeting in areas outside the territorial and judicial control of the US.
Beijing +10, the ten years of the World Conference of Women, will be held in New York, USA next year as the United States invades our countries, plunders our resources, violates human rights particularly of women around the world. We do not want Beijing+10 to be held in the US. This is a United Nations conference and thus, the UN must come out of the grip of US imperialist dictations.
We want Beijing+10 to be a forum where women of Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine and all the countries who are fighting against US aggression can freely attend and express themselves.
Thus, we demand that Beijing +10 be held outside the US. We must struggle to make women's conferences and gatherings free from US control. We call on our sisters to join us in this demand.
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Signatories: (Name, Position, Organization and Country)
Emmi de Jesus, Secretary General, GABRIELA, Philippines
Liza Largoza-Maza, President, Gabriela Women's Partylist, Philippines
Farida Akhter, Executive Director, UBINNIG-Narigranta Prabartana, Bangladesh
Ninotchka Rosca, International Spokesperson, GABRIELA, USA
Ginnette Apollon, Haiti Action Committee, Haiti
Rea Dol, FOFEP, Haiti
Kim Gwi-Ok, South Korea
Lisie Montano, Network for International Solidarity for the People of the Philippines, Mexico
Cynthia A. Tellez, Mission for Filipino Migrant Workers, Hong Kong
Nanette Tanmpico, Deputy Secretary General, GABRIELA /Kilusan Laban sa
Kontraktuwalisasyon, Philippines
Elisa Tita Lubi, Vice Chairperson, Gabriela Women's Partylist, Philippines
Annalisa Enrile, Chairperson, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-LA, USA
Doris Mendoza, Secretary General, GABRIELA Solidarity Network New York, USA
Gert A.R. Libang, Executive Director, Center for Women's Resources, Philippines
Emily Cahilog, International Relations Officer, GABRIELA, Philippines
Joms Salvador, Chairperson, GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Nere Guerrero, Chairperson, SAMAKANA, Philippines
Connie Bragas-Regalado, Chairperson, Migrante International, Philippines
Rachel Rosen, Spokesperson, Grassroots Women, Canada
Marilou Carillo, Philippine Women's Center, Canada
Salma Ahmad, No One Is Illegal, Canada
Leslie Bagg, Center for Philippine Concern, Canada
Bianca Miglioretti, Radio Lora, Switzerland
Nobuko Mizoguchi, Nikkei for Peace, Japan
Judith Mirkinson, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-San Francisco, Bay Area Chapter, USA
Eliza Aldip, Pinay sa Holland, The Netherlands
Myrna Droog-Naiz, Pinay sa Holland, The Netherlands
Ma. Ninfa delos Santos Pinay sa Holland, The Netherlands
Maitet LedesmaPinay sa Holland, The Netherlands
Yuki FujimeAWC-Japan, Japan
Kimiko NakazawaMilitary Bases and Women -AGH, Japan
Miki ObayashiMilitary Bases and Women -AGH, Japan
Mamoru TsudaMilitary Bases and Women -AGH, Japan
Jennifer SauerMilitary Bases and Women -AGH Indymedia, Japan
Orion Isis GrayMilitary Bases and Women -AGH, Japan
Yukako YanagimotoMilitary Bases and Women -AGH, Japan
Melakou Tegegn, PANOS Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Indra Biseswar, PANOS Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Aima Mahmood, Working Women Organization, Pakistan
Rose Marie Cunningham Kain, Wangki Tangki Center, Nicaragua
Brinda Karat, All India Democratic Women's Association
Ozden Kutluer Yalim, Netherlands
Felicity Gibbs Operation Hunger South Africa
Mary Jane Real APWLD, Thailand
Julie Kon Kam King APWLD, Thailand
Yamini Mishra APWLD, Thailand
Judith Pamela Pasimio APWLD, Thailand
Cholpon Akmatova APWLD, Thailand
Nalini Singh APWLD, Thailand
Kay Khaing Soe APWLD, Thailand
Tomoko Kashiwazaki APWLD, Thailand
Sachee Vilaithong APWLD, Thailand
Punika Shinawatra APWLD, Thailand
Kornvika Paopratum APWLD, Thailand
Sakhi-resourcenter for women,Kerala,India
Dr. Essa Mohamed Rafique, FHI, India
Riya Ortis, Network for International Solidarity for the People of the Philippines/Ugnayan, USA
Analiza Caballes, DAMAYAN, USA
Leah Obias, Network for International Solidarity for the People of the Philippines/Ugnayan, USA
Margarita GarciaNetwork for International Solidarity for the People of the Philippines/Ugnayan, USA
Lorial Crowder, New Filipina.com/ Ugnayan, USA
Maria Doherty, Network for International Solidarity for the People of the Philippines/Ugnayan, USA
Agnes BartolomeGABRIELA Solidarity Network -LA, USA
Ree Obana, Network for International Solidarity for the People of thePhilippines Ugnayan, USA
Mathilda de DiosNetwork for International Solidarity for the People of the Philippines Ugnayan, USA
Ma. Elena P. Benson Director, Center for Gender and Development-University of Northern Philippines Carolyn Phu, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-Irvine Chapter, USA
Joulene Levid, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-Irvine Chapter, USA
Marissa DagdaganGABRIELA Solidarity Network-San Francisco, Bay Area Chapter, USA
Mary Joy Duenas, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-Irvine Chapter, USA
Justine Sunga, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-Irvine Chapter, USA
Laureen Abustan, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-Irvine Chapter, USA
Jessica Tulloch, VMC-WD, USA
Betty Kuo, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -Seattle, USA
Cherry Cayabyab, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -Seattle, USA
Joanne Alcantara, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -Seattle, USA
Angela Dy, Isangmahal Arts Kollective, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -Seattle, USA
Ona Mirkinson, GABRIELA Solidarity Network New York, USA
Gemma Mirkinson, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-San Francisco, Bay Area Chapter USA,USA
Leah Mena, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -Seattle, USA
Milady Quito, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -LA, USA
Vivian Itchon Gupta, GABRIELA Solidarity Network-New York Chapter, USA
Christine Reyes, GABRIELA Solidarity Network -Seattle, USA
Geraldine Cordero, GABRIELA-Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Cora Espinoza GABRIELA-Davao City, Philippines
Lucia Francisco GABRIELA-Panay/Guimaras, Philippines
Nita Cherniguin GABRIELA-Negros Islands, Philippines
Glenna Padilla GABRIELA-Bicol, Philippines
Lilia Guiriba GABRIELA-Bicol, Philippines
Eva Pena Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan-Bicol, Philippines
Tess Pielago GABRIELA-Bicol, Philippines
Tere Balatucan Amihan(Alliance of Peasant Women)-Bikol, Philippines
Beverly Quintillan BAYAN-Bikol, Philippines
Wevina Rodriguez GABRIELA-WMR, Philippines
Beth Alfiler GABRIELA-Ilocos, Philippines
Atel Hijos GABRIELA-CARAGA, Philippines
Aileen Sanchez GABRIELA-Central Luzon, Philippines
Lalae Garcia GABRIELA-Northern Mindanao Region, Philippines
Girlet Luansing GABRIELA-Western Mindanao Region, Philippines
Vernie Yocogan Diano INNABUYOG-GABRIELA-Cordillera, Philippines
Flora Belinan Migrante Internationale-Baguio, Philippines
Julie Palaganas Lesbians for National Democracy, Philippines
Avic Villanueva GABRIELA-National Capital Region, Philippines
Joan Salvador GABRIELA, Philippines
Jovita Monte GABRIELA, Philippines
Celit Imasa GABRIELA, Philippines
Consie Lozano GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Christine Joy Catequista GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Desiree Joy Arucan GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Rea Fe Villanueva GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Len Leyesa GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Jan Kristel Cruz GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Karlen Suarez GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Melanie Calina GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Misty Lorin GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Coleen Roa GABRIELA Youth, Philippines
Bimbim Macaspac GABRIELA, Philippines
Fely Rose Torres GABRIELA, Philippines
Tess Galapon GABRIELA, Philippines
Nes Oliva GABRIELA, Philippines
Janice Lee Monte Gabriela Women's Partylist, Philippines
Tess Liongson GABRIELA, Philippines
Pining Tolentino GABRIELA, Philippines
Jasm Suarez GABRIELA Network of Professionals, Philippines
Syril Vicentina GABRIELA Network of Professionals, Philippines
Arleen Alonzo GABRIELA Network of Professionals, Philippines
Rashida Tam GABRIELA, Philippines
Ruby Macaspac GABRIELA, Philippines
Valerie Sembrano GABRIELA Network of Professionals, Philippines
Criss Arabis, Sama-Samang Inisyatiba ng mga Kababaihan at Kapitbahayan sa Talisay-Payatas
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(*) To highlight their 20th anniversary celebration, GABRIELA held the Ninth Women's International Solidarity Affair in the Philippines (WISAP 2004) from 17 to 22 August 2004.
The idea for the WISAP was drawn from the NGO Forum held at the World Conference of Women in Nairobi, Kenya in 1985. WISAP's aim is to become a gathering of women from different countries where solidarity and sisterhood among women working for change are forged and strengthened. GABRIELA has conducted eight WISAP conferences since 1986 covering issues and concerns that affect women and the women's movement.
