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Below is a list of demonstrations regarding the Nigerian Schoolgirl kidnapping. Let us know of any information that should be added to this page.

Organise your own march

I am currently working on this section. Check for updates soon. Your input is welcome via Twitter or directly here!

Why organize a march?

234 Nigerian girls being kidnapped for doing what girls their age ought to do (going to school!) is not a Nigerian matter. It concerns the whole of Humanity. There is no reason why only Nigerians should take to the streets and march in protest. We need to get marches (even very small ones!!) started all over the planet.

Let's hope that the poor girls get released or are freed before we get a chance to hit the streets. But we cannot assume it will be so. If they do get out from this nightmare alive, imagine the long term psychological trauma that they will have to deal with! Let's warm their heart by demonstrating to them that the whole world cared about them. When they get out of this (and we certainly hope that they do), our demonstration of Love may well help them heal their psychological wounds.

We plan to develop this section giving simple advice on organizing your own little demonstration in your local community. Think big but start small!

Organize small marches

Do not think that you need a million people to sign up to make any march worthwhile. Organize a march in your city, then bring your friends and family around: half a dozen people are enough to start with. Advertise the event here and on every web site you are a member in. Who knows: maybe others will join. A few people can inform many passer-bys. The most important is that we get a report after the event: we need to show the world that many people cared in many cities around the world. See the next section.

Report about the marches

We absolutely need your reports on all the marches you participate in. Take pictures. Write a small blog report, either on this site or anywhere else. Post pictures here or on Flickr or on Tumblr. Post videos in youtube. Importantly: make sure that everything you post is listed in the appropriate place in this wiki.

Global Solidarity Days: Fri 2~Sun 4 May

Use the hashtag #Solidarity4OurGirls to promote marches in every city around the world. Organize your own demonstration event in your city any day between Fri 2nd ~ Sun 4th May 2014. Keep checking back on this page for updates. Make sure your event gets listed!

Demonstration and marches by country

See sections below for a listing by country. Please retweet: Why are marches organized only in Nigeria?

Nigeria

Source:
http://www.jaguda.com/2014/04/29/bringbackourgirls-nigerian-women-stage-...

Abuja

Wednesday, April 29th: see more pictures of the 29th Apr demonstration in Abuja.

Wednesday, April 30th
Contact Hajiya Usman hadizaabalausman(@)yahoo.com
Time and place: 3pm Unity Fountain to NASS
Dress Code: Red Tshirts

“Rallies and/or marches will be held daily at Unity Fountain Abuja at 3 p.m. each day”
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/159984-bringbackourgirls-abuja-rally-...

Ibadan, Oyo

Wednesday, April 30th
Contact: Oyo State Concerned Women’s Group, Mrs Betty Akeredolu08033331211
Time and place: Assemble at Nene Car Wash beside Shoprite at 8.30am and at 9am (in a vehicle convoy) proceed to the offices of the Commissioner of Police and SSS before returning to Nene Car Wash for the march to the office of the Oyo State Governor.
Audience with the Commissioner of Police: 9.30am
Audience with the SSS: 10am
Audience with the Governor: 11am
Dress code: RED

Lagos

Thursday, May 1st (Public Holiday)
Contact: #StolenDreams office(@)changemovementng.org
Time and place: Meet at CMS @ 7am, Walk @ 9am

Monday, May 5th
Details soon.
Red Tshirts

Maidugui, Borno

Wednesday, April 30th
(details coming soon: http://www.jaguda.com/2014/04/29/bringbackourgirls-nigerian-women-stage-... )

Kaduna

See pictures of a demonstration that took place on May 1st:
http://en.minguo.info/blogs/augustin/kaduna_nigeria_demonstration_to_bri...

Canada

See Bringbackourgirls Canada page:
https://www.facebook.com/bringbackourgirlscanada

Toronto

This Saturday (May 3) @ 4pm @ Dundas Square in Toronto Canada please come out and support. Please wear red.
https://www.facebook.com/bringbackourgirls/posts/219725458238495

France

Paris

lundi 5 mai à 19h
Rassemblons nous devant l’ambassade du Nigeria le lundi 5 mai à 19h, pour exiger du gouvernement nigérian et de la communauté internationale la mobilisation des moyens nécessaires à leur sauvetage et à leur retour dans leurs familles.
Les manifestants des rassemblements à travers le monde ont choisi la couleur rouge.
Venez si vous le pouvez avec la tête couverte en rouge, ou avec un vêtement rouge.
Ambassade du Nigéria 173 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116
http://www.dechainees.fr/2014/05/02/mobilisation-contre-les-enlevements-...

South Africa

Johannesburg

No known event organized yet.
Contact Vuyo Temba if you know of something or want to organize something:
https://twitter.com/vuyo_temba/status/462082209848246273
Let us know!

UK

London

3rd May

1pm SAT, NigerianEmbassy, 9 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BX
https://twitter.com/NoMorePage3/status/461913417675055104

9th May

Friday 9th May 2014.
Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: Nigeria House.
9 Northumberland Ave.
London WC2N 5BX
closest train station: Charing Cross.
https://twitter.com/omojuwa/status/461904194761674752

USA

Washington DC

6 Mayat 10:00–13:00 in EDT
Embassy of Nigeria, Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
https://www.facebook.com/events/1411155022492258/
Organized by: https://twitter.com/MandingoRFC Web site coming soon. Check Twitter hashtag #BringBackOurGirlsDC.

Atlanta

Atlanta, GA: Join our protest! Sat May 3rd 12 -2pm 51 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA. Please wear red (and head wrap).

Edmonton

7 May at 12:00–14:00
Show Map
Churchill Square
9930 102 ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0K1
https://www.facebook.com/events/787552547922256/

New York

Sat, May 3rd, 2014:
Union Square, Manhattan, NY
Corner of E 14th St and University Place.
http://instagram.com/p/nbymk0zhQI/

Oakland, CA

Join the March. This Saturday (May 3) 12-3 pm
McElroy Fountain Lake Merritt, Oakland.
WEAR RED!
https://www.facebook.com/events/552092998243775/

Philadelphia, PA

Join the march.
Saturday, May 3rd, 12PM-2PM
Love Park, 1599 JFK Blvd.
Wear red and African headdress!
For more info: JUSTBEINC@GMAIL.COM.

200RosesNg
LOVE Park, 1599 JFK Blvd.
Saturday, May 3rd at Noon

We are collaborating to pray and show support for the affected families.

Bring a RED rose (or an ethnic wrap)
www.Facebook.com/200RosesNg
#200RosesNg #BringThemHome