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Thank you by willing to consider to partner with Women's March Iowa.  Having others come together allow us to begin the process of serving and reaching out to our marginalized populations so that ALL people who wish to stand up and participate in our actions.   Please submit this form to allow us to get you the information you require and request to continue this relationship.

If you would be willing to talk with us, and to discuss partnering with our budding organization - either as a sponsor, volunteer or in another capacity - we would greatly appreciate your time and willingness to work with us towards a more inclusive, more equitable country.

Thank you,
Sandy Mostaert, President & Founder of Women's March Iowa

www.womensmarchiowa.com

Iowa@womensmarch.com

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SUMMARY OF WOMEN'S MARCH IOWA


We are a brand new, grassroots organization, that registered as  a non-profit, 501c4 status, but as you know it takes time, and a need for fundraising to provide the services and actions surrounded in our mission, vision and unity principles.  

In case we haven’t connected directly, we are:  A small Iowa team & a large nationwide network with many years of collective experience organizing large, distributed volunteer-led events, programs, are interested in supporting efforts to connect potential funding sources and/or minority communities in our state rural and urban communities.  We have no agenda except to work collectively and collaboratively with all organizations and groups that have same interest in the issues based on our unity principles.  We believe to make greater impacts is work together and limit duplication of efforts.

MISSION: First and foremost, the Women's March Iowa (WMIA) is dedicated to the voices of Iowa women.  We stand up and show up as passionate women who deeply value equality, justice, and human rights.   We are especially impacted by these issues and our voices will be heard as we develop and implement solutions for Iowa’s multiethnic, and multicultural communities both rural and urban.

VISION: Consistent with Iowans inclusive history, we work towards creating an environment that encourages education and solidarity, fosters understanding and self-empowerment of marginalized groups. WMIA is bound to uniting our communities by creating new and progressive ideas that foster the acceptance and respect of everyone’s human rights. We are committed to work with common people achieving uncommon success. The issues that affect one of us, affect all of us. Until our vision is realized, we will continue to be a force in the implementation of our mission for the common good of all, particularly those left behind in the progress made in the state and the nation.  By doing so, we will continue Iowa's history of progressive inclusiveness. Join us. Have your voice heard.

UNITY PRINCIPLES:  

We believe that Women’s Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women’s Rights. We must create a society in which women - including Black women, Native women, poor women, immigrant women, disabled women, Muslim women, lesbian queer and trans women - are free and able to care for and nurture their families, however they are formed, in safe and healthy environments free from structural impediments.

ENDING VIOLENCE

Women deserve to live full and healthy lives, free of all forms of violence against our bodies. We believe in accountability and justice in cases of police brutality and ending racial profiling and targeting of communities of color. It is our moral imperative to dismantle the gender and racial inequities within the criminal justice system.

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

We believe in Reproductive Freedom. We do not accept any federal, state or local rollbacks, cuts or restrictions on our ability to access quality reproductive healthcare services, birth control, HIV/AIDS care and prevention, or medically accurate sexuality education. This means open access to safe, legal, affordable abortion and birth control for all people, regardless of income, location or education.

LGBTQIA RIGHTS

We firmly declare that LGBTQIA Rights are Human Rights and that it is our obligation to uplift, expand and protect the rights of our gay, lesbian, bi, queer, trans or gender non-conforming brothers, sisters and siblings. We must have the power to control our bodies and be free from gender norms, expectations and stereotypes.

WORKER’S RIGHTS

We believe in an economy powered by transparency, accountability, security and equity. All women should be paid equitably, with access to affordable childcare, sick days, healthcare, paid family leave, and healthy work environments. All workers – including domestic and farm workers, undocumented and migrant workers - must have the right to organize and fight for a living minimum wage.

CIVIL RIGHTS

We believe Civil Rights are our birthright, including voting rights, freedom to worship without fear of intimidation or harassment, freedom of speech, and protections for all citizens regardless of race, gender, age or disability. We believe it is time for an all-inclusive Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  

DISABILITY RIGHTS

We believe that all women’s issues are issues faced by women with disabilities and Deaf women. As mothers, sisters, daughters, and contributing members of this great nation, we seek to break barriers to access, inclusion, independence, and the full enjoyment of citizenship at home and around the world. We strive to be fully included in and contribute to all aspects of American life, economy, and culture.

IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

Rooted in the promise of America’s call for huddled masses yearning to breathe free, we believe in immigrant and refugee rights regardless of status or country of origin. We believe migration is a human right and that no human being is illegal.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

We believe that every person and every community in our nation has the right to clean water, clean air, and access to and enjoyment of public lands. We believe that our environment and our climate must be protected, and that our land and natural resources cannot be exploited for corporate gain or greed - especially at the risk of public safety and health.

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