CAIRO: The Egyptian Association of Women's Rights Organizations announced their support and participation in the general strike planned for February 11 across the country to protest the military junta. The association brings together a number of non-governmental organizations working for gender equality in Egypt. The call for the strike was launched by a group of political parties and pro-democracy movements to bring an end to military rule of Egypt, setting a set date for presidential elections and the formation of a national salvation government. “Due to the nature of our work as non governmental bodies we are responding to the strike call and announce our solidarity with all the involved sides taking in consideration our supportive role to the revolution,” said the joint statement issued Thursday. The organizations said they will be striking “symbolically” so their work would not left behind, yet they plan to escalate if necessary. “We will enter into a symbolic strike on February 11 with our right to escalate it as part of our role in the revolution,” read the statement. “We will continue to do our part in the path for a civil democratic state for a country based on equality and justice.” The association include organizations include The New Women Foundation and The Egyptian Center for Women Rights among others. Other countries across the globe have also announced their solidarity with the strike and plan to join in what is becoming a day of global action. BM ShortURL: http://goo.gl/phprV Tags: Activists, featured, SCAF, Strike Section: Egypt, Latest News, Women
