Four Women Block Central Wellington Street
An all-woman team of two sisters, a Biology student
and a mother stopped traffic at 8am today, at the
intersection of Vivienne (SH1) and Cuba Street, Wellington
Central.
The women say they will not allow the
government to torpedo them and their families into an
unliveable future due to the impacts of climate
change.
“As a teacher I really worry about my kids’ future" said Jill Jackson, teacher.
"Cyclone Gabrielle should have woken us up to reality yet instead of putting simple measures in place, like restoring a nationwide passenger rail service and making local public transport free, the government is dumping its climate policies. I can’t understand why they don’t act to protect us. These demands would save lives, reduce emissions, and save money.”
Rebecca Finch said "I have chosen this action after careful consideration of the consequences. I felt this the best way to strongly and peacefully communicate to the government. As we know, sometimes asking nicely doesn't work."
"Globally,
women and girls experience
the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies
existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to
their livelihoods, health, and
safety.
“The biggest emitters have
lobbyists and big money. By neglecting to take action, the
government is siding with polluters and willingly enabling
displacement, suffering and death of millions around the
world. These women only have their bodies.” said
spokesperson Rosemary
Penwarden.