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The Zapatista Revolutionary Laws of Women |
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by Andrew Kennis
Email: andrew (nospam) indymedia.org (unverified!) |
07 Jan 2006
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Passed March 8, 1993, after extensive consultation of indigenous Zapatista communities by the late Comandanta Ramona and Major Ana Maria. |
 Revolutionary Laws of Women |
The Revolutionary Laws of Women
(Original in español: <http://chiapas.indymedia.org/display.php3?article_id=117204>)
In their just fight for the liberation of our people, the EZLN incorporates women into the revolutionary struggle regardless of their race, creed, color, or political affiliation, requiring only that they share the demands of the exploited people and that they commit to the laws and regulations of the revolution. In addition, taking into account the situation of the woman worker in Mexico, the revolution supports their just demands for equality and justice in the following Revolutionary Women’s Law.
First: Women, regardless of their race, creed, color, or political affiliation, have the right to participate in the revolutionary struggle in a way determined by their desire and ability.
Second: Women have the right to work and receive a fair salary.
Third: Women have the right to decide the number of children they will bear and care for.
Fourth: Women have the right to participate in the affairs of the community and to hold positions of authority if they are freely and democratically elected.
Fifth: Women and children have the right to primary attention in matters of health and nutrition.
Sixth: Women have the right to education.
Seventh: Women have the right to choose their partner and are not to be forced into marriage.
Eighth: Women shall not be beaten or physically mistreated by their family members or by strangers. Rape and attempted rape will be severely punished.
Ninth: Women will be able to occupy positions of leadership in the organization and to hold military ranks in the revolutionary armed forces.
Tenth: Women will have all the rights and obligations elaborated in the revolutionary laws and regulations. |
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Re: The Zapatista Revolutionary Laws of Women |
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24 Jan 2006
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sisters of thw world unite! my solidarity! Singlish punk |
