1956 Women’s March

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:action delivering petitions to the Union Buildings
gptkbp:civic_engagement encouraged civic participation among women
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:National_Women’s_Day_in_South_Africa
books and articles written about the event
held annually on August 9
statues and memorials established
gptkbp:community_impact influenced women's movements worldwide
gptkbp:community_involvement involved local communities in planning
gptkbp:community_role highlighted gender inequality in South Africa
gptkbp:consequences influenced future laws regarding women's rights
gptkbp:cultural_impact celebrated in literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in films and documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_significance celebrated in South African culture
gptkbp:date August 9, 1956
gptkbp:educational_value taught in South African history classes
gptkbp:events led to the formation of women’s organizations
gptkbp:government_response initially ignored by the government
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed by historians and scholars
gptkbp:historical_context part of the broader struggle against apartheid
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in various historical texts
photographs and recordings exist
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a symbol of resistance and empowerment.
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the anti-apartheid movement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1956 Women’s March
gptkbp:international_recognition recognized by global women's rights organizations
gptkbp:involvement_of_diverse_groups included women of various races and backgrounds
gptkbp:is_influenced_by inspired future generations of activists
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future protests
gptkbp:legislation contributed to policy changes regarding women's rights
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:media_coverage significant coverage in South African press
gptkbp:method_of_protest marching
gptkbp:movement gptkb:women's_liberation_movement
gptkbp:notable_participants gptkb:Helen_Joseph
gptkb:Sophia_Williams-De_Bruyn
gptkb:Rahima_Moosa
gptkb:Lillian_Ngoyi
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Federation_of_South_African_Women
gptkbp:outcome increased awareness of women's rights
gptkbp:participants 20,000 women
gptkbp:purpose protest against pass laws
gptkbp:role_in_feminism considered a pivotal moment in South African feminism
gptkbp:significant_speeches featured speeches by prominent activists
gptkbp:slogan “ You strike a woman, you strike a rock.”
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Women’s_League_of_the_ANC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6