Clothesline Project Some of you may have heard about individual forms of "The Clothesline Project: Bearing Witness To Violence Against Women" that have showcased across college campuses in the United States. The Clothesline Project consists of t-shirt making in dedication of women who have been victims or survivors of violence. These t-shirts are hung on a clothesline for viewing where people can see both the number of victims/survivors and read each individual dedication. The Clothesline Project started off as a local and grassroots campaign in the 1990s in Massachusetts by a small group of women horrified by the statistics of violence against women. They wanted to educate the public, break the silence, and bear witness to the issue. The Clothesline Project has now grown to over 500 individual projects nationally and internationally. California Punjabi Sikh Women's Clothesline Project The "California Punjabi Sikh Women's Clothesline Project" is part of the larger effort to bear witness to the violence suffered by women. It is also an opportunity for 1.5- 2nd generation men and women to come together to create a space for their Punjabi Sikh mothers, sisters, aunties, and friends voices to be heard! We know the rates of violence against Punjabi Sikh women are high, particularly domestic violence. However, the issue of violence against women is often labeled as a “private-matter”and is no longer talked about or acted on. This Project is an opportunity to respect privacy, but still keep domestic-violence on the front-burner of discussions to help us as a community move towards tangible solutions. T-shirts are made in dedication of women who have been victims or survivors of violence. They are then hung on a clothesline for viewing. T-Shirt Making Events
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** NEW VENUES FOR T-SHIRT MAKING & SHOWCASING ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED ** ** IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE PROJECT-PLEASE GO TO CONTACT ** ** THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED TO THE CALIFORNIA PUNJABI SIKH WOMEN'S CLOTHESLINE PROJECT-THIS PROJECT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR SELFLESS SUPPORT**  Join the "California Punjabi Sikh Women's Clothesline Project" Facebook Group to stay updated on new events! |