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FEMINISM IN LONDON 2010
Posted by Laura on May 31, 2010
Tags: events, feminism, london
You know it’ll be October again before we know it and what better to look forward to than the wonderful Feminism in London taking place on 23rd October. The event has recently announced its line-up of speakers and workshops…
FEMALE VOICE IN VIOLENCE: BIRMINGHAM ORGANISATION TENDERS REQUEST
Posted by Charlotte on May 28, 2010
Tags: Birmingham Women, feminism, Women's Rights
Following the success of its London research, ROTA’s Female Voice in Violence project (FVV) is being rolled out in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. While ROTA will lead the research, the fieldwork will be supported by a team of young volunteers…
NORTHERN FEMINIST GROUPS TO JOIN!
Posted by Charlotte on May 27, 2010
Tags: Activism, Bradford, feminism, Huddersfield, Women's Rights
In Bradford you can join your fellow feminsits at the Bradford Feminist group. Meetings are at the 1in12 Club Library (top floor) on Albion Street, Bradford, BD7 1JP, UK
The group can be found on northern-indymedia
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ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK PUB QUIZ FUNDRAISER – LONDON
Posted by Charlotte on May 27, 2010
Tags: Abortion, Abortion Support Network, feminism, Fundraiser, london, Pro Choice, Pub Quiz
How can you not love a quiz, and if you don’t love a quiz I bet you love a fundraiser for important abortion service providers. If you’re in London head over to Westminster to fundraise, if you’re not in London…
ABORTION SERVICES ADVERTS ON BRITISH TV
Posted by Charlotte on May 20, 2010
Tags: Abortion, Adverts, feminism, Pro Choice, Reproductive Justice, TV
The Guardian is reporting that for the first time ever British TV will be airing an advert informing viewers of their abortion options
“The advert from Marie Stopes will be screened on Monday, offering what the organisation says…
MISOGYNY SOON SAFE FOR WORK VIA PLAYBOY
Posted by Charlotte on May 19, 2010
Tags: Bin the Bunny, feminism, internet, Playboy, Sexism
According to Mashable Playboy is about to debut a ’safe for work’ website.
I don’t know which is more redundant, that sentence or the business.
If you wish to do more than roll your eyes at the internet…
FEMINISTS IN DISGUISE
Posted by Laura on May 1, 2010
Tags: Activism, feminism, global, Women's Rights
Finally back home after our (extended) trip to Belize and this piece over at The Guardian caught my eye…
Afghan feminists fighting from under the burqa
A really interesting read about how feminists in Afghanistan are going undercover with the…
WOMEN SPEAK OUT 29TH MAY LONDON 12TH JUNE BIRMINGHAM 3RD JULY LEEDS
Posted by Charlotte on April 29, 2010
Tags: Event, feminism, UK, women speak out
We all love being listened to – via womensgrid
What is Women Speak Out?
Jessica and Michelle will be visiting cities across England this summer to meet up with women to discuss their thoughts on feminism, politics, and…
SORRY FOR THE LACK OF POSTS…
Posted by Charlotte on April 20, 2010
Tags: feminism, News, Round Up
Laura is stuck out in Mexico waiting to fly home, and I’m glued to BBC updates on flights back to New York. We’re mad distracted, but here’s what I’ve been reading to keep my mind of the skies.
HISTORY OF WOMEN, RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND STUDENTSHIP
Posted by Charlotte on April 13, 2010
Tags: academia, Archive, feminism, Oral History, Women's Library, Women's Libreration Movement
Two great opportunities to help grow the dearth of historical information on women at the University of Sussex and the University of Warwick.
The Women’s Liberation Oral History Project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, at the…