Important Information:

Come prepared and informed. Review our Resources page for data and facts, identified talking points, and additional information. We will be providing printed materials to hand out to the public during the march.

The Minot Women's March is dedicated to inclusivity and we welcome everyone who wishes to attend and participate, regardless of gender identity. Bring a partner, spouse, friend, family member, or anyone who wishes to support our cause. Reproductive rights affect everyone, and we are stronger when we stand together!

To RSVP, please e-mail events@minotwomensnetwork.org or check out our Event Page on Facebook:

RSVP to the 2024 Minot Women's March

Parking:

Please park on public property only, such as nearby streets.

We are not authorized to park in the Town and Country Shopping Center parking lot and ask that all march participants please be respectful of the property owner's wishes.

Etiquette:

The Minot Women's Network supports exercising our First Amendment rights, but there are some limitations to keep in mind. We recommend the following from our participants:

• Please stick to the sidewalks and follow all traffic laws. Do not block access to any buildings or streets or interfere with traffic for your own safety.
• Do not engage with counter-protestors. They also have the right to free speech and are legally allowed to show up.
• This is a peaceful protest. If you choose to engage with the general public, please do so in a calm manner or refer them to our designated Organizers. It is highly recommended to review de-escalation tactics prior to the march by visiting The Activist Handbook's Guide to De-Escalation and CISA's De-Escalation Guide

Communication Resources:

When engaging with the public as a member, volunteer, or participant, it is important to represent the Minot Women's Network as a credible, knowledgeable organization. Please consider the following things when interacting with the public or the media:

• Do not speculate or assume someone else's position or feelings on a topic.
• Remain respectful in debate or discussion.
• Be prepared! Learn how to refute misinformation and myths commonly spread, how to question sources, and think about how we frame our conversations by providing accurate information.
  • The ACLU has a Conversation Guide to help:
  • You can also check out the guide "Say This, Not That!" published by the National Network of Abortion Funds, as well as the Heart to Heart Conversation Guide
  • Finally, Reproductive Freedom For All has a guide titled "Getting The Edge: Proactive Abortion Messaging to Seize the Debate"
• Maintain accuracy by backing up your points with facts or data, and cite credible sources for the information you are providing.
  • You can establish your own set of talking points with cited sources to have on hand, or use some of ours that can be found here.
• Be mindful of who may be watching, listening, or recording.
• Refrain from using abrasive language or doing anything the public may perceive as overly offensive, inappropriate, or unlawful.
• Remain calm, professional, and appropriate at all times.
• You don't have to answer or respond to everything. It's okay to say "I don't know" or "I'm not the subject matter expert on this particular topic".
• You have the right to decline a conversation at any point in time. You can control the length of the conversation.

If you have any questions about communications, you can always direct individuals to our Strategic Communications Coordinator, Abigail Kinder at media@minotwomensnetwork.org

Safety First!

• Bring items you may need such as water, snacks, a charged battery pack for your cell phone, hand sanitizer or wipes, important medical accessories or emergency medications (if needed), and any items that will make the march more comfortable and accessible, including chairs or any aid devices.
• Check the weather prior to the march and wear environmental-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. In the case of rain, consider bringing an umbrella or raincoat and waterproof shoes. In case of sunshine, consider bringing sunscreen and a hat or other protective items.

• • In the case of severe weather, Organizers will determine if we will postpone or end the march early. In the case that severe weather is imminent and threatens the safety of participants, we will announce a rescheduled date and time on our website and social media platforms.
• Bring a buddy and do not attend alone, especially if you are a minor.
• Find someone to be your emergency contact. Set your phone to display your emergency contacts. Also carry this information on your person in case your cell phone is unavailable and someone else needs to reach your  emergency contact.
  • For information on how to set your emergency contacts, visit these pages for iPhone and Android
• Be mindful of your phone settings .. Consider setting a more secure method of accessing the contents of your phone, such as a six digit password, instead of using biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition).
• Know your rights and be mindful of the risks of participating. For more information, visit the ACLU's "Protestor's Rights" Guidelines and the National Lawyers Guild's Guide for Protestors

For more safety tips, please visit the League of Women Voters Protest Safety Guidance

For any questions regarding the Minot Women's March, please e-mail events@minotwomensnetwork.org