The Clothesline Project chapter at UML will be hosting their annual event today on the South campus Quad starting at 11am. This project addresses the issue of violence against women. Women affected by violence are able to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The shirt is then hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women. The action of hanging up shirts on a clothesline serves many purposes. It is educational for those who come to view the Clothesline. It is also a healing tool for anyone who makes a shirt, hanging the shirt on the line can help someone turn their back on some of the pain of the experience and walk away. Finally, it allows those who are still suffering in silence to know that they are not alone.
In addition, there is also a candlelight vigil on the South campus Quad at 730pm. The vigil is in recognition of victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
For more information, visit the following sites.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=114925825200620 (vigil)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=113661085311038&ref=mf (Clothesline)
I hope you all have a fabulous day!
-Mary