British women pen emotional letters to Theresa May before she meets Trump
LONDON -- Women and girls around the UK are writing letters and emails to Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of her meeting with Donald Trump.
Just days after 100,000 people took to the streets of London to protest Trump's first full day in office, the UK's prime minister is flying to the U.S. to meet with the new POTUS. Women around the UK are urging her to tackle Trump over human rights and equality.
Groups of schoolchildren have penned letters to May asking her to raise the issue of gender equality with Trump. "Just because there are male and female people, it doesn't mean we have a different level of respect," wrote a group of 9-year-old children.
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One little girl expressed her concerns about animal rights and the environment.
"Please tell President Trump that human rights are important and nature, animals and the environment also have rights and you should respect them," wrote the 7-year-old.
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Some women wrote strongly worded letters about Trump's policies on reproductive rights. "I was allowed the freedom to choose, something that Mr Trump is not respectful of."
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"Let it be known that his assault on women's rights and organisation will not be ignored," wrote one woman.
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And others encourage May to use her opportunity to stand up to Trump.
"As a woman in a position of power you have such a rare and precious opportunity to stand up to the most powerful man in the world," wrote Sarah Elizabeth.
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Some people asked May to champion the UK's commitment to human rights and equality.
"Please take this opportunity to show Trump [...] that our country will stand up for everyone's human rights -- no matter their gender, sexual orientation, race or nationality,"
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And others expressed their fears for the future.
"I am really scared that instead of moving forward towards a world where women and men of all backgrounds are equal, things seem to be going backwards."
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