On Tuesday, April 7 from 4 to 6 PM at the Washington DC Capitol Reflecting Pool, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) and supporters of the International Campaign Against Honour Killings (ICAHK) held a joint rally against so-called “honor” killings.
International Campaign Against Honour Killings recognizes Tuesday April 7 as an International Day Against “Honour” Killings.
Like most Washington DC events, the way to get there is via the subway. The Washington DC subway is fast and efficient, and you will be able to park at a stop in Maryland and Virginia to come into the city. This weblink provides a map of Washington subway system. Federal Center SW and Capitol South Washington DC subway stops (via blue or orange lines) are the closest to the Capitol reflecting pool.
You can plan your trip from the Washington DC subway web site. The closest location on the WMATA trip planner web site to choose would be the United States Botanic Gardens.
This weblink provides a 360 degree view of the area in front of the Capitol reflecting pool; you can move the image by clicking on it and dragging it with your mouse.
The rally will take place on the “Third Street” side of the Capitol reflecting pool, which is in “front” of the reflecting pool as you are facing the Capitol building. The Capitol reflecting pool is along side Maryland Avenue SW, which connects to Third Street SW. It is next to the United States Botanic Gardens on Independence Avenue SW and Third Street SW.
Below are walking directions from the Federal Center SW subway (”metro”) stop to the United States Capitol Reflecting Pool:
– see weblink for map of such directions which show destination as Botanic Gardens directly south of Capitol Reflecting Pool
1. Exit station through FEDERAL CENTER METRO STATION entrance.
2. Walk approx. 2 blocks N on 3rd St SW.
3. Continue walking N on 3rd St past Independence Ave SW.
4. Turn right onto Maryland Avenue SW
5. You will see the Reflecting Pool which is in front of the Capitol – we will be in FRONT of the reflecting pool in the center – on the 3rd Street Side – see MAP below
If you decide to drive down (not recommended), parking may be available on Third Street SW. Note that this is “in front” of the National Mall, which is bordered by Madison Drive NW and Jefferson Drive SW. Visitor parking may also be found in the National Mall area.
NOTE: If you are driving, please note that we are told that the parking lot next to the Capitol reflecting pool is under the jurisdiction of the Capitol police and that we are NOT TO PARK in that parking lot.
International Campaign Against Honour Killings also states that they have an event in Illinois as well:
— “Visit a memorial service to be held in Rt.66 Hotel & Conference Center. Springfield, Illinois, April 7th from 6:30pm until 8:00pm”
http://www.stophonourkillings.com/?name=News&catid=12
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http://www.stophonourkillings.com/?name=Content&pid=37
— International Campaign against killings and stoning of women in Kurdistan Petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/kurdish/petition.html