MEDIA ADVISORY

Group to Deliver #Resist Letter to Trump with 5 Million Global Signatures  

Set to install giant wall of messages denouncing Muslim ban at Washington Monument Friday

WHAT: Today international civic group Avaaz will unveil a letter to Trump signed by 5 million people from around the world at the Washington Monument. The letter denouncing Trump's discrimination went viral after President Trump announced his Muslim ban. The group will hold a rally at the Washington Monument on Friday afternoon where a 20-foot wall will be erected with the massive signed letter displayed on it. Hundreds of lights will surround the wall, with crowds writing messages of resistance to Trump’s divisive agenda.

WHEN: Friday February 3, from 5.30pm - 7pm

WHERE: 16th ST and Constitution Ave NW - 1191 CONSTITUTION Ave NW, Washington, DC

WHO: Avaaz staff, members & crowds of DC residents writing their messages of resistance to Trump. Interviews available with Avaaz's deputy director, Emma Ruby-Sachs.

More than 5 million people have signed Avaaz's 'Global Open Letter to Trump', which states "the world rejects your fear, hate-mongering, and bigotry...as citizens of the world, we stand united against your brand of division." It can be found here: www.avaaz.org/campaign/en/president_trump_letter_loc

CONTACT: Will Davies, 646-628-1210, will@avaaz.org

Twitter: @Avaaz_News