Subject: Press Release - Million Women Rise 2008Please see press release below.
We still need more stewards - please email millionwomenrise@gmail.com to volunteer. Please also keep spreading the word through to your friends! Together we're making history (biggest ever march against violence against women the UK has ever seen) and together we will see an end to violence against women.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -MILLION WOMEN RISE MARCH 8 MARCH
2008
Women from across the United Kingdom will march in Central London on International Women's Day, Saturday 8th March 2008,The march is a response to the continuing impact of all forms of violence against women. In the past fortnight alone, Levi Bellfield, Steve Wright and Mark Dixie have been found guilty of the murders of Amelie Delagrange, Marsha McDonnell, Tania Nicol, Paula Clennell, Gemma Adams, Annelli Alderton, Anette Nicholls and Sally Ann Bowman respectively.
The event will also celebrate and honour the achievements and resilience of women in what is expected to be the largest women-only march in UK history.
The march will Assemble in Hyde Park at 12 noon (nearest tube station is Marble Arch) and then match to Trafalgar Square where there will be a rally from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Speakers at the rally include: survivors of gendered violence and, representatives from national and campaigning organisations such as Southall Black Sisters; Women's Aid; Fawcett Society; Women's Institute; Women and Girls Network and the Rape Crisis Federation.
The event has been organised by women who work closely with survivors of gendered violence.
The Million Women Rise Coalition believes that a woman's right to live free from violence and the fear of violence has not been achieved. Despite important steps taken by the government to address domestic violence, specialist organisations such as Southall Black Sisters and Rape Crisis Centres face losing their funding, so reducing the support available to the most vulnerable women in society.
Sabrina Qureshi, Co-ordinator of the Million Women Rise Coalition states that "Violence against women and children continues to be a global pandemic. Women and children around the world experience domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, forced marriage, trafficking, so-called "honour" killings, dowry deaths, female feticide through sex-selective abortion, female infanticide and female genital mutilation. In the UK only 5% of rapes reported to the police result in a conviction. Two women a week are killed by their partner or ex-partner. Violence against women violates life, liberty, bodily integrity, freedom of movement and dignity of the person. This March marks the beginning of a concerted and energetic campaign to reverse these trends".
Further details can be found at
www.millionwomenrise.com
Contact: Sabrina Qureshi, Co-ordinator on 07862 113308
29 February 2008
27 February 2008
Iranian Women - A Celebration; 8th March in London
Join the people of Association des Chercheurs Iraniens (ACI) in honouring the women of Iran at the Frontline Club:
08th March 2008 - registeration 14:00 start 14:30 - 17:00
Frontline Club
13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ
(Paddington Underground)
March 8th 2008-Celebrations to honour the courage and achievements of Iranian women under oppression.
Faced with social and legal discrimination, as well as cultural barriers, in achieving their equal rights Iranian women have found creative and inspirational ways of working to bring about change. Despite facing extreme, many times violent, opposition to their rightful demands they have remained at the epicentre of social change.
Without a doubt, international awareness and recognition of their achievements will offer them moral support and relative protection. The focus of ACI’s roundtable is the important role international organisations can play in supporting and empowering grassroots organisations and NGOs in campaigning for equal rights. We invite you to join us and look forward to meeting you on 8th March.
Participants(in alphabetical order)
Tahirih Danesh – Human Rights Researcher/Documenter
Elizabeth Sidney, OBE
National Alliance of Women’s Organisations – NAWO United Nations Development Fund for Women – UNIFEM UKWomen’s Federation for World Peace – WFWP (General Consultative Status of ECOSOC and DPI Associates with the United Nations)Moderator: Roya Kashefi - ACI
http://www.aciiran.com/iwd.htm
http://www.aciiran.com/iwd_program.htm
08th March 2008 - registeration 14:00 start 14:30 - 17:00
Frontline Club
13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ
(Paddington Underground)
March 8th 2008-Celebrations to honour the courage and achievements of Iranian women under oppression.
Faced with social and legal discrimination, as well as cultural barriers, in achieving their equal rights Iranian women have found creative and inspirational ways of working to bring about change. Despite facing extreme, many times violent, opposition to their rightful demands they have remained at the epicentre of social change.
Without a doubt, international awareness and recognition of their achievements will offer them moral support and relative protection. The focus of ACI’s roundtable is the important role international organisations can play in supporting and empowering grassroots organisations and NGOs in campaigning for equal rights. We invite you to join us and look forward to meeting you on 8th March.
Participants(in alphabetical order)
Tahirih Danesh – Human Rights Researcher/Documenter
Elizabeth Sidney, OBE
National Alliance of Women’s Organisations – NAWO United Nations Development Fund for Women – UNIFEM UKWomen’s Federation for World Peace – WFWP (General Consultative Status of ECOSOC and DPI Associates with the United Nations)Moderator: Roya Kashefi - ACI
http://www.aciiran.com/iwd.htm
http://www.aciiran.com/iwd_program.htm
Women of the Book Who Go By the Name Feminists
I am giving a workshop at the 9th March Feminist Gathering that will be held at the Hackney Social Centre. My workshop will be during the early afternoon, and is called, “WOMEN OF THE BOOK WHO GO BY THE NAME FEMINISTS”. Here is a bit of a blurb with the details:
WOMEN OF THE BOOK WHO GO BY THE NAME FEMINISTS
This workshop is OPEN to practicing Jewish, Christian and Muslim women who label themselves feminists………………………………..and all other women who self identify as religious and feminists.
There would be a brief opening talk of say 10-15 minutes on the assumption by most people that feminism and traditional religion are at odds with each other. I would hope that this would be a non-judgmental environment, so that women of all three faiths had the freedom (without censor or condemnation) to describe what it means for them to be a woman of the Book and a feminist.
The workshop will run for an hour.
Time: 14.30pm – 15.30pm
Location: Hackney Social Centre, 231 Lower Clapton Road
Bus stop: Lea Bridge Roundabout
hackneysocialcentre.blogspot.com
Contact the organisers: 9thmarch@lists.riseup.net
www.myspace.com/march9thlondon
26 February 2008
London Feminist Network's stall at Capitalwoman needs you
London Feminist Network needs women to volunteer to staff their stall at Capitalwoman 2008 on Saturday, 08 March 2008. Capitalwoman is expecting a large turnout with over 4,000 women registered to attend. In addition Capitalwoman will draw women from a variety of backgrounds and communities in London, so this event presents a wonderful opportunity for LFN to get the word out about their organisation. If you can help get in contact with:
Finn at Finn_mackay@yahoo.co.uk
Finn at Finn_mackay@yahoo.co.uk
Replenishing my soul whilst in the capital
As you well know the main purpose of this trip is to immerse myself in activities in and around International Women’s Day. However any trip to London would be less than fulfilling for me if I did not spend some time replenishing my soul…………For me that means going to a house of worship and communing with others of the Book.
I am fortunate as I came from a home steeped in two religions. My mom was Muslim and my dad was Catholic. I am equally as comfortable in the houses of worship of both faiths, so I will share with you how I give praise whilst in the capital.
The mosque I am most familiar with in London is the London Central Mosque also known as the Islamic Cultural Centre, or ICC. From the Baker Street tube station it is a short walk to the mosque. The actual mosque is simply beautiful and is surrounded by Regent Park. For me watching the congregants rush into the mosque on hearing the call to prayer is a testament to the believers’ submission to a higher power.
There are separate sections of worship for men and women. Dress should be modest for both genders, and women should wear something to cover their heads. The mosque also has a library and reference centre open to the public. There are free tours of the mosque that you can avail yourself to, and questions about Islam and the mosque are welcomed.
I must say no matter how many times I watch or participate in prayer in this mosque it is a moving experience. Even if you do not understand all that is being said to stand shoulder to shoulder with other souls praying and bowing in unison to God is nothing short of uplifting and edifying on a spiritual level.
Now here is the awkward part. In the past I have encountered men who were less than enlightened at the mosque. And literally one man I asked for directions refused to talk to me because I am a woman. And he made it clear that he would only give directions to my husband. That was problematic, as I am not married. He was not an employee of the mosque. The experience was off putting, but I have decided not to let it keep me from ICC. And I will be going to the mosque for Salat-ul-Zuhr (noon prayer). Here is the website for London Central Mosque: http://www.iccuk.org/
When 10.30AM Sunday rolls around and I am in the capital you will find me at Westminster Cathedral for the Solemn Mass with the choir. Hearing the choir is much like sitting in the presence of angels who have temporarily come to earth. To hear the all male choir chime in unison of their faith, belief and humbleness before the Creator is re-affirming to my soul.
The other awesome thing about services at Westminster Cathedral is that even if you are not Catholic you are still able to participate in every aspect of the mass. And during communion join the queue of Catholics walking towards the altar. Make sure your arms are crossed at your chest and instead of offering you communion the priest will say a brief, but sincere blessing over you.
Westminster Cathedral is small in appearance on the outside, yet still stunning with its facades and towers. The church inside is filled with breath taking religious artifacts and more ornate yet dignified architecture, so do inquire about a tour of this magnificent house of worship. Their website: http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/ . And the nearest tube station is Victoria.
London is a hectic place with a myriad of things to do and see. Still I hope you will find at least 30 minutes to an hour out of your holiday schedule to humble yourself before our Creator in one of London's places of worship………………..a house of worship of your choice. For suggestions on places of worship in London visit www.VisitBritian.com. Take the opportunity to give thanks while on holiday in a foreign land. It really is a beautiful thing.
I am fortunate as I came from a home steeped in two religions. My mom was Muslim and my dad was Catholic. I am equally as comfortable in the houses of worship of both faiths, so I will share with you how I give praise whilst in the capital.
The mosque I am most familiar with in London is the London Central Mosque also known as the Islamic Cultural Centre, or ICC. From the Baker Street tube station it is a short walk to the mosque. The actual mosque is simply beautiful and is surrounded by Regent Park. For me watching the congregants rush into the mosque on hearing the call to prayer is a testament to the believers’ submission to a higher power.
There are separate sections of worship for men and women. Dress should be modest for both genders, and women should wear something to cover their heads. The mosque also has a library and reference centre open to the public. There are free tours of the mosque that you can avail yourself to, and questions about Islam and the mosque are welcomed.
I must say no matter how many times I watch or participate in prayer in this mosque it is a moving experience. Even if you do not understand all that is being said to stand shoulder to shoulder with other souls praying and bowing in unison to God is nothing short of uplifting and edifying on a spiritual level.
Now here is the awkward part. In the past I have encountered men who were less than enlightened at the mosque. And literally one man I asked for directions refused to talk to me because I am a woman. And he made it clear that he would only give directions to my husband. That was problematic, as I am not married. He was not an employee of the mosque. The experience was off putting, but I have decided not to let it keep me from ICC. And I will be going to the mosque for Salat-ul-Zuhr (noon prayer). Here is the website for London Central Mosque: http://www.iccuk.org/
When 10.30AM Sunday rolls around and I am in the capital you will find me at Westminster Cathedral for the Solemn Mass with the choir. Hearing the choir is much like sitting in the presence of angels who have temporarily come to earth. To hear the all male choir chime in unison of their faith, belief and humbleness before the Creator is re-affirming to my soul.
The other awesome thing about services at Westminster Cathedral is that even if you are not Catholic you are still able to participate in every aspect of the mass. And during communion join the queue of Catholics walking towards the altar. Make sure your arms are crossed at your chest and instead of offering you communion the priest will say a brief, but sincere blessing over you.
Westminster Cathedral is small in appearance on the outside, yet still stunning with its facades and towers. The church inside is filled with breath taking religious artifacts and more ornate yet dignified architecture, so do inquire about a tour of this magnificent house of worship. Their website: http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/ . And the nearest tube station is Victoria.
London is a hectic place with a myriad of things to do and see. Still I hope you will find at least 30 minutes to an hour out of your holiday schedule to humble yourself before our Creator in one of London's places of worship………………..a house of worship of your choice. For suggestions on places of worship in London visit www.VisitBritian.com. Take the opportunity to give thanks while on holiday in a foreign land. It really is a beautiful thing.
25 February 2008
Compass working towards the re-election of Ken Livingstone, the May of London
The folks at Compass are rallying the troops behind the re-election of Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone. If you are so inclined give this blurb a read. Please check-out their website (http://www.compassonline.org.uk/campaigns/campaign.asp?n=1364) for residency requirements to vote in this election.
As a USA citizen and resident I am not eligible to vote in this election still I must say that I feel London is all the better under the stewardship of Mayor, Ken Livingstone. Pass the word along to any Londoners able to vote. The election is Thursday, 01st May 2008.
From the folks at Compass:
100 leading figures say: ‘Time to stand and fight to ensure that Livingstone wins’ Monday, February 25, 2008
Leaders from across the centre-left, civil society and from all corners of the UK, have today urged every progressive voter; activist and organisation to get behind the campaign to re-elect Ken Livingstone, in a statement co-ordinated by Compass.
Left leaning celebrities, academics, writers, journalists, campaigners, trade unionists and politicians are backing Livingstone because they know London faces a clear choice: to build on the progressive achievements of the last eight years or watch it go up in smoke if Johnson wins. The Tories and the Evening Standard are trying to destroy Livingstone because his defeat would pave the way for a Conservative general election win, destroying the hopes of progressives and leave the most vulnerable in the Capital prey to the reactionary politics of the right-wing Johnson.
High-profile signatories to the statement include: Diane Abbott MP (Hackney North & Stoke Newington); Professor Zygmunt Bauman; Sir Jeremy Beecham, LGA Labour Group Leader; Tony Benn; Billy Bragg, Singer and Song Writer; Beatrix Campbell, Writer and Broadcaster; Jon Cruddas MP, (Barking & Dagenham); Billy Hayes, General Secretary, CWU; Kate Hudson, Chair, CND; Sunder Katwala, General Secretary, The Fabian Society (in a personal capacity); Baroness Helena Kennedy QC; Neal Lawson, Chair, Compass; Professor Ruth Lister CBE; Professor Julian Le Grand; David Martin MEP; Robert Philpot, Director, Progress; Dave Prentis, General Secretary, UNISON; Lord David Puttnam CBE; Tony Robinson, Actor and Broadcaster; Professor Richard Sennett LSE; Polly Toynbee, Journalist; Jon Trickett MP (Hemsworth); Gemma Tumelty, President, NUS (in a personal capacity); Chuka Umunna, Compass.
The statement reads: "On 1st May London will elect a Mayor. It will either be Ken Livingstone or Boris Johnson. Livingstone has been the front runner for re-election but alarm bells may be sounding."
"Livingstone's record is impressive. Not least the Congestion Charge, which was as brave a political move as anyone has made in British politics for years. On this issue Livingstone made the weather against the odds. Millions now enjoy better and cheaper public transport. When we look around London we see a public realm that has been transformed with renovated squares, parks and river banks for everyone to enjoy and share. It is a London at ease with its multi-cultural identity, and Livingstone has played a decisive role in that. This is the politics of equality and real opportunity."
"London is a fairer, more tolerant and sustainable city because of Ken Livingstone and all that is put in jeopardy unless we act."
"The battle lines are clear. We urge every progressive voter, activist and organisation to get behind the campaign to re-elect Ken Livingstone."
Compass Chair Neal Lawson said: "The mayoral election is a about a more equal, democratic and sustainable London. All that is threatened if Boris Johnson wins. It's not just about the Capital but the future of progressive left politics. By taking chances on issues like congestion charging Livingstone has shown the left can mix power and principle into a winning formula that has benefited the lives of millions."For further information contact Gavin Hayes on 0207 463 0633 / 07900 195591, Chuka Umunna on 07766811878 or Neal Lawson on 07976 292522. Or sign up to the statement on the campaigns pages.Sign up to our statement on the Mayor of London election
As a USA citizen and resident I am not eligible to vote in this election still I must say that I feel London is all the better under the stewardship of Mayor, Ken Livingstone. Pass the word along to any Londoners able to vote. The election is Thursday, 01st May 2008.
From the folks at Compass:
100 leading figures say: ‘Time to stand and fight to ensure that Livingstone wins’ Monday, February 25, 2008
Leaders from across the centre-left, civil society and from all corners of the UK, have today urged every progressive voter; activist and organisation to get behind the campaign to re-elect Ken Livingstone, in a statement co-ordinated by Compass.
Left leaning celebrities, academics, writers, journalists, campaigners, trade unionists and politicians are backing Livingstone because they know London faces a clear choice: to build on the progressive achievements of the last eight years or watch it go up in smoke if Johnson wins. The Tories and the Evening Standard are trying to destroy Livingstone because his defeat would pave the way for a Conservative general election win, destroying the hopes of progressives and leave the most vulnerable in the Capital prey to the reactionary politics of the right-wing Johnson.
High-profile signatories to the statement include: Diane Abbott MP (Hackney North & Stoke Newington); Professor Zygmunt Bauman; Sir Jeremy Beecham, LGA Labour Group Leader; Tony Benn; Billy Bragg, Singer and Song Writer; Beatrix Campbell, Writer and Broadcaster; Jon Cruddas MP, (Barking & Dagenham); Billy Hayes, General Secretary, CWU; Kate Hudson, Chair, CND; Sunder Katwala, General Secretary, The Fabian Society (in a personal capacity); Baroness Helena Kennedy QC; Neal Lawson, Chair, Compass; Professor Ruth Lister CBE; Professor Julian Le Grand; David Martin MEP; Robert Philpot, Director, Progress; Dave Prentis, General Secretary, UNISON; Lord David Puttnam CBE; Tony Robinson, Actor and Broadcaster; Professor Richard Sennett LSE; Polly Toynbee, Journalist; Jon Trickett MP (Hemsworth); Gemma Tumelty, President, NUS (in a personal capacity); Chuka Umunna, Compass.
The statement reads: "On 1st May London will elect a Mayor. It will either be Ken Livingstone or Boris Johnson. Livingstone has been the front runner for re-election but alarm bells may be sounding."
"Livingstone's record is impressive. Not least the Congestion Charge, which was as brave a political move as anyone has made in British politics for years. On this issue Livingstone made the weather against the odds. Millions now enjoy better and cheaper public transport. When we look around London we see a public realm that has been transformed with renovated squares, parks and river banks for everyone to enjoy and share. It is a London at ease with its multi-cultural identity, and Livingstone has played a decisive role in that. This is the politics of equality and real opportunity."
"London is a fairer, more tolerant and sustainable city because of Ken Livingstone and all that is put in jeopardy unless we act."
"The battle lines are clear. We urge every progressive voter, activist and organisation to get behind the campaign to re-elect Ken Livingstone."
Compass Chair Neal Lawson said: "The mayoral election is a about a more equal, democratic and sustainable London. All that is threatened if Boris Johnson wins. It's not just about the Capital but the future of progressive left politics. By taking chances on issues like congestion charging Livingstone has shown the left can mix power and principle into a winning formula that has benefited the lives of millions."For further information contact Gavin Hayes on 0207 463 0633 / 07900 195591, Chuka Umunna on 07766811878 or Neal Lawson on 07976 292522. Or sign up to the statement on the campaigns pages.Sign up to our statement on the Mayor of London election
Capitalwoman 2008 programme is now available
Saturday, 08th March 2008
Programme for Capitalwoman 2008
This year’s expanded programme offers an interactive experience, with new workshops, exhibitors and entertainment.
Want the latest information? Keep checking this website for speaker and programme updates.
Morning conference
9am
Doors open at QEII CentreExhibition (Benjamin Britten Lounge & Pickwick Suite), Business & Careers Hub (Caxton Lounge) opensTea and coffee available in both exhibition and business hub.
10am-12.30pm
Opening plenary featuring Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, Angela Davis activist, academic & writer, Maria Adebowale Director, Capacity Global, Diane Abbott MP, Nicky Gavron Deputy Mayor of London plus more to be confirmed
LUNCHTIME
12.30pm
Lunch at QEII Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster
Including over lunch:
Women’s self defence: streetwise women run by the Warrior Women
DIY plumbing workshop run by Women and Manual Trades
“There is an alternative” featuring ex girl gang member Danielle Munroe talking about her experiences
cycle maintenance and open house – come along and raise your basic maintenance queries
Afternoon activities
Information, careers, films & fashion
12.30-5.00pm
Information surgeries offering advice on domestic violence, carers and careers, as well as a display by the GLADA Women’s Voices.
12.00-5.00pm
For the third year in a row, capitalwoman will host The Market at Central Hall Westminster. This is your chance to buy from a selection of London’s best independent designers and retailers all under one roof.
Plus, BAPS Dance Group from Neasden Temple will be performing and offering short dance workshops throughout the afternoon. Come along and join in.
An audience with Angela Davis
1.30pm
An audience with Angela Davis at Central Hall Westminster (advance registration essential – doors open at 1pm).
Workshops & seminars
1.30-2.40pm
A selection of workshops and discussions including empowerment expert Carole Spiers, business and non traditional careers advice
3.00-4.20pm
Seminars on a range of subjects:
London 2012: Olympic Opportunities
Education, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Non-traditional Careers
Equalities: Bridging the Pay Gap
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The Capital's Housing Strategy: Meeting Your Needs
Combating Health Inequalities
Crossrail: West meets East
Plus an audience with Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy CBE and a Liking who you are workshop by Young Women Now and the Federation (www.thefederation.org.uk)
Entertainment
1.00-4.30pm
Screening of a selection of short films in the Mountbatten Lounge, including work from the Birds Eye View Women’s Film Festival, Women’s Library and Club des Femmes.
1.30-2.40pm
Find your female funny comedy workshop
4.20pm-5.30pm
End notes featuring Tanya Lee Davies, Joanne Lau and Mrs Barbara Nice from Funny Women Stand Up and music from Serese.
5.30pm
capitalwoman 2008 closes
This year’s expanded programme offers an interactive experience, with new workshops, exhibitors and entertainment.
Want the latest information? Keep checking this website for speaker and programme updates.
Morning conference
9am
Doors open at QEII CentreExhibition (Benjamin Britten Lounge & Pickwick Suite), Business & Careers Hub (Caxton Lounge) opensTea and coffee available in both exhibition and business hub.
10am-12.30pm
Opening plenary featuring Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, Angela Davis activist, academic & writer, Maria Adebowale Director, Capacity Global, Diane Abbott MP, Nicky Gavron Deputy Mayor of London plus more to be confirmed
LUNCHTIME
12.30pm
Lunch at QEII Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster
Including over lunch:
Women’s self defence: streetwise women run by the Warrior Women
DIY plumbing workshop run by Women and Manual Trades
“There is an alternative” featuring ex girl gang member Danielle Munroe talking about her experiences
cycle maintenance and open house – come along and raise your basic maintenance queries
Afternoon activities
Information, careers, films & fashion
12.30-5.00pm
Information surgeries offering advice on domestic violence, carers and careers, as well as a display by the GLADA Women’s Voices.
12.00-5.00pm
For the third year in a row, capitalwoman will host The Market at Central Hall Westminster. This is your chance to buy from a selection of London’s best independent designers and retailers all under one roof.
Plus, BAPS Dance Group from Neasden Temple will be performing and offering short dance workshops throughout the afternoon. Come along and join in.
An audience with Angela Davis
1.30pm
An audience with Angela Davis at Central Hall Westminster (advance registration essential – doors open at 1pm).
Workshops & seminars
1.30-2.40pm
A selection of workshops and discussions including empowerment expert Carole Spiers, business and non traditional careers advice
3.00-4.20pm
Seminars on a range of subjects:
London 2012: Olympic Opportunities
Education, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Non-traditional Careers
Equalities: Bridging the Pay Gap
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The Capital's Housing Strategy: Meeting Your Needs
Combating Health Inequalities
Crossrail: West meets East
Plus an audience with Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy CBE and a Liking who you are workshop by Young Women Now and the Federation (www.thefederation.org.uk)
Entertainment
1.00-4.30pm
Screening of a selection of short films in the Mountbatten Lounge, including work from the Birds Eye View Women’s Film Festival, Women’s Library and Club des Femmes.
1.30-2.40pm
Find your female funny comedy workshop
4.20pm-5.30pm
End notes featuring Tanya Lee Davies, Joanne Lau and Mrs Barbara Nice from Funny Women Stand Up and music from Serese.
5.30pm
capitalwoman 2008 closes
Keep checking the website for updates:
Combating the culture of the so called "honour killings" in the Kurdish community"
The Kurdistan Refugee Women Organisation and the Middle East Centre for Women's Rights are continuing to address the ongoing shame of “honour killings” in the Kurdish community both in the UK and in the Middle East. Show your support at this Saturday, 01st March seminar being held at London Southbank University.
The time is now to address the insipid slaughter of women being done in the name of family honour:
The time is now to address the insipid slaughter of women being done in the name of family honour:
"Combating the culture of the so called "honour
killings" in the Kurdish community"
A public seminar
Organised by:
Kurdistan Refugee Women Organisation and
the Middle East Centre for Women's Rights
Supported by:
London Southbank University
Date: Saturday 1st March 2008
Time: 3.00 – 7.00 pm
Venue: London South Bank University
London Road Campus
The Lodge Lecture Theatre
100-116 London Rd
London SE1 6LN
A map to the location: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/about/maps.shtml
Speakers invited:
representatives of: KRG government; UK-ACPO "honour" based
Violence working group, Kurdish women's rights groups, male
community leaders, Kurdish academics all with different views and
roles within the community
Background:
• According to the latest statistics the number of victims of
"honour Killings" in Iraqi Kurdistan are rising.
• Honour based violence in its varied forms, particularly
"honour killing", is also wide spread amongst the Kurdish
community in the UK and other European countries
• The Kurdish community has become notorious for honour
killings.
• There is strong connection between what is happening in Iraqi
Kurdistan and the Kurdish community in the UK.
• How could the relevant agencies work together to end
honour-based violence within the Kurdish community?
Please note that the most of the speeches will be in Kurdish language,
interpretation will be arranged for English speakers
For more information please contact:
KRWO on 0207263102
Email: waviolence@ukonline.co.uk
MECWR on 0207 701 2206
Email: admin@mecwr.org
22 February 2008
Booking a stall at the Million Women Rise
- Please contact the organisers of Million Women Rise for a booking form to hold a stall in Trafalgar Square at the Million Women Rise event on 8th March 2008 (www.millionwomenrise.com)
The deadline for all stalls bookings is Tuesday 26th February 2008. If you wish to book a stall then please contact the organisers and request the necessary form and return to this email address millionwomenrise@gmail.com before midday on Tuesday 26th February 2008. Donations should be received no later then Friday 29th February 2008. If you have difficulty paying a donation then please fill out a booking form and apply with covering email - they will try their best to accommodate all applicants if the form is received before the deadline.
If you have any queries then please contact:
Gemma Novis
Million Women Rise
millionwomenrise@gmail.com
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...one stick is easily broken, many sticks together are harder to break...
a mothers saying
21 February 2008
Women in London's Economy Conference - Thursday 28th February 2008
A blurb from the Mayor of London's office:
Women in London's Economy Conference
Dear Colleague,
After the highly successful Women In London's Economy ‘Mind the Gap' premiere and ‘Closing the Gap' Best Practise Guide launch last month, we are now preparing for the fourth annual Women In London's Economy Conference, which will be held at the Merchant Taylors' Hall, London, EC2 on Thursday 28th February from 1pm – 6pm. The event will be followed by a drinks reception, which finishes at 8.00pm.
The Women in London's Economy Conference, now in it's fourth year, highlights the important contribution women make to the capital's economy. It serves as the launch for the Women in London's Economy report and identifies the crucial measures needed to tackle the discrimination faced by women and eliminate the barriers preventing them from participating fully in London's economic life.
The 2008 conference will feature three sessions each focused around a different theme from the main findings of the report:
· GLA Economics and the gender pay gap in London
· Implementation and effectiveness of pay audits
·The progress of legislative reform, particularly the Discrimination Law Review, procurement issues and positive action.
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, will open the Conference and there will be a number of senior speakers across the three sessions, including Harriet Harman MP, Sandra Fredman, Professor of Law, Oxford University; Diane Abbott MP, Caroline Waters, BT; Valerie Todd, TfL and Sarah Churchman, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Should you wish to attend the conference you can register by contacting the Private Sector Team on 020 7983 4042, or by emailing http://us.f539.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wileconference@london.gov.uk
More information on Women in London's Economy is available at www.london.gov.uk/mayor/wile/
The Event
Date: Thursday 28th February 2008 Time: 1pm – 6pmLocation: Merchant Taylors' Hall, London, EC2
Getting there:
Tube: Liverpool Street, Cannon Street, Moorgate, Bank, Monument Train: Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Cannon Street, Moorgate
Find the quickest and easiest route, visit
Email Conference Folks:
wileconference@london.gov.uk
City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London , London , SE1 2AA
02079834000
mayor@london.gov.uk
http://www.london.gov.uk/
Women in London's Economy Conference
Dear Colleague,
After the highly successful Women In London's Economy ‘Mind the Gap' premiere and ‘Closing the Gap' Best Practise Guide launch last month, we are now preparing for the fourth annual Women In London's Economy Conference, which will be held at the Merchant Taylors' Hall, London, EC2 on Thursday 28th February from 1pm – 6pm. The event will be followed by a drinks reception, which finishes at 8.00pm.
The Women in London's Economy Conference, now in it's fourth year, highlights the important contribution women make to the capital's economy. It serves as the launch for the Women in London's Economy report and identifies the crucial measures needed to tackle the discrimination faced by women and eliminate the barriers preventing them from participating fully in London's economic life.
The 2008 conference will feature three sessions each focused around a different theme from the main findings of the report:
· GLA Economics and the gender pay gap in London
· Implementation and effectiveness of pay audits
·The progress of legislative reform, particularly the Discrimination Law Review, procurement issues and positive action.
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, will open the Conference and there will be a number of senior speakers across the three sessions, including Harriet Harman MP, Sandra Fredman, Professor of Law, Oxford University; Diane Abbott MP, Caroline Waters, BT; Valerie Todd, TfL and Sarah Churchman, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Should you wish to attend the conference you can register by contacting the Private Sector Team on 020 7983 4042, or by emailing http://us.f539.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wileconference@london.gov.uk
More information on Women in London's Economy is available at www.london.gov.uk/mayor/wile/
The Event
Date: Thursday 28th February 2008 Time: 1pm – 6pmLocation: Merchant Taylors' Hall, London, EC2
Getting there:
Tube: Liverpool Street, Cannon Street, Moorgate, Bank, Monument Train: Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Cannon Street, Moorgate
Find the quickest and easiest route, visit
Email Conference Folks:
wileconference@london.gov.uk
City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London , London , SE1 2AA
02079834000
mayor@london.gov.uk
http://www.london.gov.uk/
19 February 2008
A Salutation To My Father
International Women’s Day 2008 is just over two weeks away, and I am slowly packing my bags in preparation for my journey across the pond to the UK – London to be exact. I cannot count the number of times I have been to the capital, as I have been a regular visitor and at times a very, very, very part-time resident for 21 years; however I have only been celebrating IWD in the UK for 4 years. Last year I unable to cross the pond for International Women’s Day, as there was a snafu with my passport, so this year will be all the more special for me.
I have booked and planned on attending at least a dozen women based events whilst in London, and I am even giving a workshop at the 9th March Feminist Gathering called, “Women of the Book Who Go By The Name Feminists” - More about that in a future blog entry.
London holds a special place in my heart, as it is more than a city for me. It is the home of some of my closest friends. It is a place where I truly grasped the concept of being a citizen of the world and lastly and most importantly it is the place that my dear, late father encouraged me to travel to over two decades ago.
My dad, a WWII vet wanted to instill in all his children an understanding that the world was far bigger and more expansive and more complex that the neighborhood, city and country one was born in. He wanted his children to appreciate that the world had a myriad of perspectives. Indeed we may not agree with those perspectives, but he wanted us to know they existed. So at his encouragement I started my international travels in London, and I have now visited most of Western Europe. It is my hope in the coming months to expand my travels beyond Europe to say the Middle East or parts of Western Africa, but I digress.
So as I prepare to cross the pond yet again, I am ever so grateful for my father (and my mother), and I am reminded of one of the last conversations I had with my dad. He said he had hope that he had been a good dad to me. I assured him that he had been the best father as he was the father I needed. You see my dad not only gave me his love of math he had also gave me his curiosity of the world. And how many women can truly say their father gave them such a precious gift? So with all my heart and love thank you daddy, for giving me London and the world…………………………and may you and ma continue to rest in peace.
Debra – Buddy’s eldest child
I have booked and planned on attending at least a dozen women based events whilst in London, and I am even giving a workshop at the 9th March Feminist Gathering called, “Women of the Book Who Go By The Name Feminists” - More about that in a future blog entry.
London holds a special place in my heart, as it is more than a city for me. It is the home of some of my closest friends. It is a place where I truly grasped the concept of being a citizen of the world and lastly and most importantly it is the place that my dear, late father encouraged me to travel to over two decades ago.
My dad, a WWII vet wanted to instill in all his children an understanding that the world was far bigger and more expansive and more complex that the neighborhood, city and country one was born in. He wanted his children to appreciate that the world had a myriad of perspectives. Indeed we may not agree with those perspectives, but he wanted us to know they existed. So at his encouragement I started my international travels in London, and I have now visited most of Western Europe. It is my hope in the coming months to expand my travels beyond Europe to say the Middle East or parts of Western Africa, but I digress.
So as I prepare to cross the pond yet again, I am ever so grateful for my father (and my mother), and I am reminded of one of the last conversations I had with my dad. He said he had hope that he had been a good dad to me. I assured him that he had been the best father as he was the father I needed. You see my dad not only gave me his love of math he had also gave me his curiosity of the world. And how many women can truly say their father gave them such a precious gift? So with all my heart and love thank you daddy, for giving me London and the world…………………………and may you and ma continue to rest in peace.
Debra – Buddy’s eldest child
17 February 2008
Learning for Action: Tools and Strategies for deepening democracy and tackling poverty
A Free Event from New Economics Foundation:
Learning for Action: Tools and Strategies for deepening democracy andtackling poverty
FREE EVENT - Thursday 6th March 2008, 9.00 - 5.00
City Temple, Holborn Viaduct, London
An interactive day for learning and exchange
Poverty, inequality, social exclusion, community cohesion andunsustainable economic development are huge challenges.
Yet every community, however disadvantaged, has the potential fortransformation.
Brought to you by nef (the new economics foundation), Novas Scarmanand the Campaign for Learning, this one-day event is a chance toexperience, learn, reflect and take-away practical action-focusedtools and approaches to creating a more sustainable and fairersociety.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience practicalsessions on how to
* Use learning, skills and innovation to increase opportunities
* Strengthen community voice and community-based action
* Enable public services to become more responsive to communities they serve
* Plugging the Leaks - supporting positive local money and resourceflows
* Develop a strong local asset base (personal, physical, financial,natural)
* Enable businesses to improve their local economic, social andenvironmental impact
* Promote community cohesion and interdependence
* Ensure that environmental sustainability informs everything you do
* Integrate social justice into community and economic development
* Understanding interdependence of communities
* Campaign effectively and learn practical political skills Who is it for?
* Policy-makers, managers and practitioners in learning and skills
* Regeneration practitioners and activists working with localcommunities
* Local authority officers, councillors, public service providers and LSP members
* Voluntary organisations, faith groups and youth groups active in communities
* Economic and business development providers open to new ways ofworking
* Members of environmental and Transition Town groupsIf you are looking for new ways to improve well-being in communities,this event is for you.
For details & to book go to:http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/cfl/events/
Places are free, strictly limited and offered on a first come firstserved basis.Or contact: Rebecca Goodbourn - rgoodbourn at cflearning.org.uk Tel: 020 7766 0018
Learning for Action: Tools and Strategies for deepening democracy andtackling poverty
FREE EVENT - Thursday 6th March 2008, 9.00 - 5.00
City Temple, Holborn Viaduct, London
An interactive day for learning and exchange
Poverty, inequality, social exclusion, community cohesion andunsustainable economic development are huge challenges.
Yet every community, however disadvantaged, has the potential fortransformation.
Brought to you by nef (the new economics foundation), Novas Scarmanand the Campaign for Learning, this one-day event is a chance toexperience, learn, reflect and take-away practical action-focusedtools and approaches to creating a more sustainable and fairersociety.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience practicalsessions on how to
* Use learning, skills and innovation to increase opportunities
* Strengthen community voice and community-based action
* Enable public services to become more responsive to communities they serve
* Plugging the Leaks - supporting positive local money and resourceflows
* Develop a strong local asset base (personal, physical, financial,natural)
* Enable businesses to improve their local economic, social andenvironmental impact
* Promote community cohesion and interdependence
* Ensure that environmental sustainability informs everything you do
* Integrate social justice into community and economic development
* Understanding interdependence of communities
* Campaign effectively and learn practical political skills Who is it for?
* Policy-makers, managers and practitioners in learning and skills
* Regeneration practitioners and activists working with localcommunities
* Local authority officers, councillors, public service providers and LSP members
* Voluntary organisations, faith groups and youth groups active in communities
* Economic and business development providers open to new ways ofworking
* Members of environmental and Transition Town groupsIf you are looking for new ways to improve well-being in communities,this event is for you.
For details & to book go to:http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/cfl/events/
Places are free, strictly limited and offered on a first come firstserved basis.Or contact: Rebecca Goodbourn - rgoodbourn at cflearning.org.uk Tel: 020 7766 0018
16 February 2008
Women's Rights and the Global Economy - 4th March 2008
The Gender and Development Network is pleased to invite you to an evening panel discussion and reception celebrating International Women’s Day 2008:
Women's Rights and the Global Economy
Chair: Sarah Montague Radio 4 Today Programme Presenter
Speakers:
Wangari Maathai 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner pioneering environmental activist and founder Green Belt Movement
Gita Sen Professor Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore and Adjunct Professor of Population and International Health
Department of Population and International Health Harvard University
Tuesday 4 March - 6.30 pm
Lewis Media Centre, Millbank Tower , SW1P 4RS
Gordon Brown has vowed to make 2008 a turning point in the fight against poverty. Women’s rights must be central to this fight, otherwise women and girls will continue to bear the burden of poverty and exclusion. Failure to tackle gender equality means denying the crucial role that women play in economic development and security.
The event will highlight the abuse of women’s rights across the world, while also celebrating women’s struggles to create a fairer and more just world.
The event is free, but places are limited. If you would like to attend, please email policyandcampaigns@actionaid.org or call Sarah Palmer on 020 7561 7611.
Women's Rights and the Global Economy
Chair: Sarah Montague Radio 4 Today Programme Presenter
Speakers:
Wangari Maathai 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner pioneering environmental activist and founder Green Belt Movement
Gita Sen Professor Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore and Adjunct Professor of Population and International Health
Department of Population and International Health Harvard University
Tuesday 4 March - 6.30 pm
Lewis Media Centre, Millbank Tower , SW1P 4RS
Gordon Brown has vowed to make 2008 a turning point in the fight against poverty. Women’s rights must be central to this fight, otherwise women and girls will continue to bear the burden of poverty and exclusion. Failure to tackle gender equality means denying the crucial role that women play in economic development and security.
The event will highlight the abuse of women’s rights across the world, while also celebrating women’s struggles to create a fairer and more just world.
The event is free, but places are limited. If you would like to attend, please email policyandcampaigns@actionaid.org or call Sarah Palmer on 020 7561 7611.
WISE WORDS - 3th-9th March 08 presented by Alternative Arts
WISE WORDS 3-9 March 08 presented by Alternative Arts
RICH MIX, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch E1 6LA. (Tube: Liverpool Street)
TICKETS: 020 7247 2584/info@alternativearts.co.uk
WISE WORDS celebrates International Women’s Week with a diverse line-up of novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, comics and musicians. The programme presents authors from Africa, America, Bangladesh, Britain and East London.
MARION MOLTENO
Mon 3rd March: 6.30pm. FREE
Marion Molteno, South African author, discusses her novel ‘A Shield of Coolest Air’ (Longstone Books) set among Somali refugees in London.
First published in 1992 to great acclaim this book has been out of print for some years but the issues around asylum seekers that the book raises have not gone away, so Longstone Books are relaunching it. Marion Molteno grew up in South Africa at a time of political conflict and lived for some years in Zambia before coming to Britain. She has pioneered education projects with multi-ethnic communities and is now an adviser on children’s rights to Save the Children.
www.longstonebooks.co.uk. Supported by Get London Reading.
BRAND Literary Magazine
Tues 4th March: 6.30pm FREE
Nina Rapi, Cherry Smyth, Alev Adil, Caroline Smith and Jennifer Farmer invite you to celebrate BRAND, an exciting new literary magazine that specialises in the short form and strong international voices. They publish stories, plays, poems, non-fiction and art work, see www.brandliterarymagazine.co.uk. Nina Rapi is an award winning playwright, short story writer and editor of BRAND. Cherry Smyth is an Irish poet and poetry editor of BRAND who will read from her own work and from Polish and Greek contributors to the magazine. Alev Adil is a poet and contributing editor of BRAND. Caroline Smith is a writer and performer whose one-woman show SPANK is currently on tour in the UK. Jennifer Farmer, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee is a playwright whose work is performed in theatres and on the radio.
www.brandliterarymagazine.co.uk
CUPCAKE BROWN
Wed 5th March: 6.30pm FREE
African American writer Cupcake Brown arrives from the USA to discuss her memoir ‘A Piece of Cake’ (Transworld Publishers).
From beloved daughter to abused foster child to addict, this is a heart-wrenching true story of a woman who despite everything decided to fight back. Eventually she went to law school and became an attorney for one of the biggest law firms in America. Cupcake now travels widely speaking about her experiences to inspire others to make their dreams come true.
Cupcake Brown’s book tour is co-ordinated by the Well Placed Consultancy www.international-womens-month.co.uk
Tea and cupcakes will be served.
JOOLZ DENBY PLUS
Thurs 6th March: 8.30pm £7/£5 concs.
Apples & Snakes present an evening of pithy & thought provoking performance poetry led by JOOLZ DENBY and featuring MAB JONES and REALITIE with MC Steph Hernandez.
Joolz Denby has been performing professionally for over 20 years appearing regularly at the Edinburgh & Glastonbury Festivals and representing the UK at the Pan-Canadian Wordfest and Vancouver International Writers Festival. Her novel ‘Billie Morgan’ was shortlisted for the Orange Prize in 2005 & her latest collection of poetry & short stories is ‘Pray For Us Sinners’ (Comma Press).
Mab Jones has only just started out. She haphazardly gate crashed a poetry open mike session in 2007 only to find herself in the semi final of the BBC Radio 4 National Poetry Slam. She didn’t win, but was glad of the free drinks, and has decided to carry on enjoying her rock ‘n roll lifestyle.
Josephine ‘Realitie’ Rollings is a poet, teacher and an author. Her works include ‘Diary of a Teenage Boy’ and ‘The Queen Within’. She has won the ‘Word Up’ Slam and the Farrago London Slam and been crowned the best UK Unsigned Poet. www.applesandsnakes.org
WISE WORDS COMEDY NIGHT
Friday 7th March: 8.30pm £10($20)/£8 (16) concs.
NINIA BENJAMIN CHi2 NINA CONTI JO ENRIGHT
SHAPPI KHORSANDI SHAZIA MIRZA
A fantastic line-up of some of the best female comics in the country celebrating comedy writing at it’s most crucial and a couple of Chinese violinists.
NINIA BENJAMIN – one non blonde
Described by the Voice newspaper as the Comedy Assassin, Ninia is certainly not shy in her approach. Her wit and cheeky persona are sure to kill any daring hecklers attempts stone dead. Armed with a big smile, Ninia’s warmth on stage, and off, lets her get away with murder.
CHi2 – Brit-born Chinese violin duo
Liz and Sarah Liew are a dynamic fusion of electric violins and electronic beats. Dubbed as 'double violin assault specialists' CHi2 compose and perform a charismatic blend of 'east meets west' rhythms and melodies with lashings of effects, layered with angelic voices.
NINA CONTI – stand-up ventriloquist
Unusual that a girl with a first class degree in philosophy should have become a stand up comic as a ventriloquist but Nina and her alter ego the monkey have enjoyed terrific success gigging extensively in Britain & the USA.
JO ENRIGHT – lively yet poignant MC
A marvellous mimic, a good character actress and a genuinely funny stand-up comic Jo is tiny, but her performance is huge and she has some devastatingly good material.
SHAPPHI KHORSANDI – warm & witty Iranian comic
Her appealing, slightly ditzy energy creates a fertile environment in which her entertaining collection of brief anecdotes can thrive. That her family fled from the Islamic Republic of Iran provides Shappi with interesting material about the tribulations of being a second generation immigrant.
SHAZIA MIRZA – Britain’s first Muslim comic
About a year into her stand-up comedy career, Shazia gained UK-wide publicity when the world was coming to terms with 9/11. This was because she would perform her act in recognisable hijab dress and begin with the deadpan remark, ‘My name is Shazia Mirza. At least, that’s what it says on my pilot’s licence’. Since then her material has widened to include the everyday with jokes about Primark and Buckingham Palace.
International Women’s Day
WISE WORDS MUSIC NIGHT
Saturday 8 March 8.30pm £10($20)/£8($16) concs.
SARAH JANE MORRIS + La Rouge
A very special celebration concert given by the sensual singer-songwriter SARAH JANE MORRIS who straddles rock, blues, jazz and soul with a goose-bump raising four octave range that rumbles from the toes of her size nine shoes to the tips of her flame-red mane.
Famed for association with the Communards in the mid 80s and infamous for a banned version of the classic ‘Me and Mrs Jones’, Sarah Jane Morris has always attracted as much attention for her politics as for her soul-driven seismic voice. Her latest double CD ‘After All These Years’ is a 34 track compilation celebrating the career of this charismatic, uncompromising woman. www.sarahjanemorris.com.
Plus special short set from LA ROUGE. A very young all girl rock group from East London with an exciting future.
BISHWO SHAHITTO KENDRO
Sunday 9 March: 6.30pm FREE
TAMIMA ANAM, SHAMIM AZAD, LEESA GAZI, KHADIJA RAHMAN.
Bangladeshi women writers from Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) – the World Literature Centre - celebrate International Women’s Week. Tamima Anam published her first novel ‘A Golden Age’ (John Murray) in 2007 to great acclaim. Set in Bangladesh during the war of independence, the story centres around a widowed mother of two and her struggle to survive. Shamim Azad poet and storyteller has published eight books and also works in education and as a freelance journalist. Leesa Gazi an accomplished performer who has worked as a producer and consultant for Bangla TV and currently directs Drishtipat Creative. Khadija Rahman is an artist, writer and co-ordinator of BSK.
WISE WORDS is produced by Alternative Arts
www.alternativearts.co.uk. 020 7375 0441. info@alternativearts.co.uk
WISE WORDS is supported by Tower Hamlets Council, east, Capitalwoman 2008, Rich Mix, Alternative Arts.
RICH MIX, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch E1 6LA. (Tube: Liverpool Street)
TICKETS: 020 7247 2584/info@alternativearts.co.uk
WISE WORDS celebrates International Women’s Week with a diverse line-up of novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, comics and musicians. The programme presents authors from Africa, America, Bangladesh, Britain and East London.
MARION MOLTENO
Mon 3rd March: 6.30pm. FREE
Marion Molteno, South African author, discusses her novel ‘A Shield of Coolest Air’ (Longstone Books) set among Somali refugees in London.
First published in 1992 to great acclaim this book has been out of print for some years but the issues around asylum seekers that the book raises have not gone away, so Longstone Books are relaunching it. Marion Molteno grew up in South Africa at a time of political conflict and lived for some years in Zambia before coming to Britain. She has pioneered education projects with multi-ethnic communities and is now an adviser on children’s rights to Save the Children.
www.longstonebooks.co.uk. Supported by Get London Reading.
BRAND Literary Magazine
Tues 4th March: 6.30pm FREE
Nina Rapi, Cherry Smyth, Alev Adil, Caroline Smith and Jennifer Farmer invite you to celebrate BRAND, an exciting new literary magazine that specialises in the short form and strong international voices. They publish stories, plays, poems, non-fiction and art work, see www.brandliterarymagazine.co.uk. Nina Rapi is an award winning playwright, short story writer and editor of BRAND. Cherry Smyth is an Irish poet and poetry editor of BRAND who will read from her own work and from Polish and Greek contributors to the magazine. Alev Adil is a poet and contributing editor of BRAND. Caroline Smith is a writer and performer whose one-woman show SPANK is currently on tour in the UK. Jennifer Farmer, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee is a playwright whose work is performed in theatres and on the radio.
www.brandliterarymagazine.co.uk
CUPCAKE BROWN
Wed 5th March: 6.30pm FREE
African American writer Cupcake Brown arrives from the USA to discuss her memoir ‘A Piece of Cake’ (Transworld Publishers).
From beloved daughter to abused foster child to addict, this is a heart-wrenching true story of a woman who despite everything decided to fight back. Eventually she went to law school and became an attorney for one of the biggest law firms in America. Cupcake now travels widely speaking about her experiences to inspire others to make their dreams come true.
Cupcake Brown’s book tour is co-ordinated by the Well Placed Consultancy www.international-womens-month.co.uk
Tea and cupcakes will be served.
JOOLZ DENBY PLUS
Thurs 6th March: 8.30pm £7/£5 concs.
Apples & Snakes present an evening of pithy & thought provoking performance poetry led by JOOLZ DENBY and featuring MAB JONES and REALITIE with MC Steph Hernandez.
Joolz Denby has been performing professionally for over 20 years appearing regularly at the Edinburgh & Glastonbury Festivals and representing the UK at the Pan-Canadian Wordfest and Vancouver International Writers Festival. Her novel ‘Billie Morgan’ was shortlisted for the Orange Prize in 2005 & her latest collection of poetry & short stories is ‘Pray For Us Sinners’ (Comma Press).
Mab Jones has only just started out. She haphazardly gate crashed a poetry open mike session in 2007 only to find herself in the semi final of the BBC Radio 4 National Poetry Slam. She didn’t win, but was glad of the free drinks, and has decided to carry on enjoying her rock ‘n roll lifestyle.
Josephine ‘Realitie’ Rollings is a poet, teacher and an author. Her works include ‘Diary of a Teenage Boy’ and ‘The Queen Within’. She has won the ‘Word Up’ Slam and the Farrago London Slam and been crowned the best UK Unsigned Poet. www.applesandsnakes.org
WISE WORDS COMEDY NIGHT
Friday 7th March: 8.30pm £10($20)/£8 (16) concs.
NINIA BENJAMIN CHi2 NINA CONTI JO ENRIGHT
SHAPPI KHORSANDI SHAZIA MIRZA
A fantastic line-up of some of the best female comics in the country celebrating comedy writing at it’s most crucial and a couple of Chinese violinists.
NINIA BENJAMIN – one non blonde
Described by the Voice newspaper as the Comedy Assassin, Ninia is certainly not shy in her approach. Her wit and cheeky persona are sure to kill any daring hecklers attempts stone dead. Armed with a big smile, Ninia’s warmth on stage, and off, lets her get away with murder.
CHi2 – Brit-born Chinese violin duo
Liz and Sarah Liew are a dynamic fusion of electric violins and electronic beats. Dubbed as 'double violin assault specialists' CHi2 compose and perform a charismatic blend of 'east meets west' rhythms and melodies with lashings of effects, layered with angelic voices.
NINA CONTI – stand-up ventriloquist
Unusual that a girl with a first class degree in philosophy should have become a stand up comic as a ventriloquist but Nina and her alter ego the monkey have enjoyed terrific success gigging extensively in Britain & the USA.
JO ENRIGHT – lively yet poignant MC
A marvellous mimic, a good character actress and a genuinely funny stand-up comic Jo is tiny, but her performance is huge and she has some devastatingly good material.
SHAPPHI KHORSANDI – warm & witty Iranian comic
Her appealing, slightly ditzy energy creates a fertile environment in which her entertaining collection of brief anecdotes can thrive. That her family fled from the Islamic Republic of Iran provides Shappi with interesting material about the tribulations of being a second generation immigrant.
SHAZIA MIRZA – Britain’s first Muslim comic
About a year into her stand-up comedy career, Shazia gained UK-wide publicity when the world was coming to terms with 9/11. This was because she would perform her act in recognisable hijab dress and begin with the deadpan remark, ‘My name is Shazia Mirza. At least, that’s what it says on my pilot’s licence’. Since then her material has widened to include the everyday with jokes about Primark and Buckingham Palace.
International Women’s Day
WISE WORDS MUSIC NIGHT
Saturday 8 March 8.30pm £10($20)/£8($16) concs.
SARAH JANE MORRIS + La Rouge
A very special celebration concert given by the sensual singer-songwriter SARAH JANE MORRIS who straddles rock, blues, jazz and soul with a goose-bump raising four octave range that rumbles from the toes of her size nine shoes to the tips of her flame-red mane.
Famed for association with the Communards in the mid 80s and infamous for a banned version of the classic ‘Me and Mrs Jones’, Sarah Jane Morris has always attracted as much attention for her politics as for her soul-driven seismic voice. Her latest double CD ‘After All These Years’ is a 34 track compilation celebrating the career of this charismatic, uncompromising woman. www.sarahjanemorris.com.
Plus special short set from LA ROUGE. A very young all girl rock group from East London with an exciting future.
BISHWO SHAHITTO KENDRO
Sunday 9 March: 6.30pm FREE
TAMIMA ANAM, SHAMIM AZAD, LEESA GAZI, KHADIJA RAHMAN.
Bangladeshi women writers from Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) – the World Literature Centre - celebrate International Women’s Week. Tamima Anam published her first novel ‘A Golden Age’ (John Murray) in 2007 to great acclaim. Set in Bangladesh during the war of independence, the story centres around a widowed mother of two and her struggle to survive. Shamim Azad poet and storyteller has published eight books and also works in education and as a freelance journalist. Leesa Gazi an accomplished performer who has worked as a producer and consultant for Bangla TV and currently directs Drishtipat Creative. Khadija Rahman is an artist, writer and co-ordinator of BSK.
WISE WORDS is produced by Alternative Arts
www.alternativearts.co.uk. 020 7375 0441. info@alternativearts.co.uk
WISE WORDS is supported by Tower Hamlets Council, east, Capitalwoman 2008, Rich Mix, Alternative Arts.
14 February 2008
British-Palestine Twinning Network - International Women Day Tour 2008
Britain-Palestine Twinning Network - International Women’s Day Tour 2008
March 2008 Palestinian women from towns and villages all over the West Bank speak out about their lives.
Speaking Dates:
Thursday 6th March 8pm, Wadham College, Oxford University Friday
7th March Exeter University 11-12 room tbc
Friday 7th March Exeter 7pm, Phoenix Arts Centre
Saturday 8th March Million Women Rise, Trafalgar SquarePalestinian women on the platform at 4pmSaturday
8th March 2pm Bromley – contact us for address (in a private house)
Saturday 8th March Tower Hamlets 6-10 pm, Brady Arts Centre 192-196 Hanbury St (Vallance Road end) nr Whitechapel tube
Sunday 9th March Camden – 1pm Somers Town Community Centre, Ossulston Street NW1 Monday 10th March London School of Economics 1pm in room S50 Monday
10th March University College London 3pm in lecture theatre 1, Cruciform Building, UCL, Gower Street Monday
10th March School of Oriental and African Studies, London 5pm meeting with Palestinian women speakers (JCR)
Monday 10th March Luton -7pm – Bury Park Community Centre
Monday 10th March Watford - 7.30 -Trade union hall,(side entrance + answerphone)Woodford Road, WD17 1PBTuesday 11th March Staffordshire University -12 noon, Boardroom, Students’ Union
Tuesday 11th March 6.30 Manchester venue tbc
Tuesday 11th March Birmingham – 7pm Council House
Wednesday 12th March Nottingham – 7pm Bass Management CentreNottingham Trent University Goldsmith StreetWednesday
12th March Leeds University –12 noon, mtg room 2, ARC Students’ Union
Wednesday 12th March Walsall time and venue tbc
Wednesday 12th March Leeds time and venue tbc
Thursday 13th March Manchester University 1-2 pm, Gender research network- Humanities Centre 5pm Biko’s Café, Steve Biko Building, Manchester Student Union
Thursday 13th March Pendle - meeting with Palestinian women speakers 7.30 pm Briarfield Community Centre,
Friday 14th March Ormskirk 7.30 Church Hall contact 01704 889069 for details
Friday 14th March York 12.00 noon at the Spurriergate Centre(at the Ouse Bridge end of Coney Street)
Friday 14th March Pendle – meeting at Nelson and Colne Collegetime and room tbc
Saturday 15th March10.30 am – 2pm
Twinning meeting and lunchSafad Restaurant, Whitworth Street
Contact for more information:
National tour information: women@camdenabudis.net 0845 458 1167
info@twinningwithpalestine.net
http://www.twinningwithpalestine.net/
http://www.camdenabudis.net/docs/Women
Group name: Twinning with Palestine
March 2008 Palestinian women from towns and villages all over the West Bank speak out about their lives.
Speaking Dates:
Thursday 6th March 8pm, Wadham College, Oxford University Friday
7th March Exeter University 11-12 room tbc
Friday 7th March Exeter 7pm, Phoenix Arts Centre
Saturday 8th March Million Women Rise, Trafalgar SquarePalestinian women on the platform at 4pmSaturday
8th March 2pm Bromley – contact us for address (in a private house)
Saturday 8th March Tower Hamlets 6-10 pm, Brady Arts Centre 192-196 Hanbury St (Vallance Road end) nr Whitechapel tube
Sunday 9th March Camden – 1pm Somers Town Community Centre, Ossulston Street NW1 Monday 10th March London School of Economics 1pm in room S50 Monday
10th March University College London 3pm in lecture theatre 1, Cruciform Building, UCL, Gower Street Monday
10th March School of Oriental and African Studies, London 5pm meeting with Palestinian women speakers (JCR)
Monday 10th March Luton -7pm – Bury Park Community Centre
Monday 10th March Watford - 7.30 -Trade union hall,(side entrance + answerphone)Woodford Road, WD17 1PBTuesday 11th March Staffordshire University -12 noon, Boardroom, Students’ Union
Tuesday 11th March 6.30 Manchester venue tbc
Tuesday 11th March Birmingham – 7pm Council House
Wednesday 12th March Nottingham – 7pm Bass Management CentreNottingham Trent University Goldsmith StreetWednesday
12th March Leeds University –12 noon, mtg room 2, ARC Students’ Union
Wednesday 12th March Walsall time and venue tbc
Wednesday 12th March Leeds time and venue tbc
Thursday 13th March Manchester University 1-2 pm, Gender research network- Humanities Centre 5pm Biko’s Café, Steve Biko Building, Manchester Student Union
Thursday 13th March Pendle - meeting with Palestinian women speakers 7.30 pm Briarfield Community Centre,
Friday 14th March Ormskirk 7.30 Church Hall contact 01704 889069 for details
Friday 14th March York 12.00 noon at the Spurriergate Centre(at the Ouse Bridge end of Coney Street)
Friday 14th March Pendle – meeting at Nelson and Colne Collegetime and room tbc
Saturday 15th March10.30 am – 2pm
Twinning meeting and lunchSafad Restaurant, Whitworth Street
Contact for more information:
National tour information: women@camdenabudis.net 0845 458 1167
info@twinningwithpalestine.net
http://www.twinningwithpalestine.net/
http://www.camdenabudis.net/docs/Women
Group name: Twinning with Palestine
13 February 2008
Million Women Rise - AFTER THE MARCH and RALLY CELEBRATIONS
Million Women Rise Women Only Benefit
Honor the end of International Women's Day 2008 by celebrating with women and fundraising for the end to all violence against women and attend the Million Women Rise Women Only Benefit
Saturday, 8th March 2008 Doors open at 6pm till 1am
SWIMMING POOL and SAUNA (6-10pm)
POETRY, FILMS, COMEDY
LIVE MUSIC MWR DJ Qurra and DJ Wicked
Suggested Donations £6 ($12) /con £3 ($6)
VENUE: UCL Hospitals sports and social club
The 52 Club, (Down stairs or lift outside) Bonham Carter House
52 Gower street, LondonBuses 30,205, 73, 10
Tube: Euston, Goodge Street
Info line: 07862113308
millionwomenrise@gmail.com
http://millionwomanrise.blogspot.com/
Honor the end of International Women's Day 2008 by celebrating with women and fundraising for the end to all violence against women and attend the Million Women Rise Women Only Benefit
Saturday, 8th March 2008 Doors open at 6pm till 1am
SWIMMING POOL and SAUNA (6-10pm)
POETRY, FILMS, COMEDY
LIVE MUSIC MWR DJ Qurra and DJ Wicked
Suggested Donations £6 ($12) /con £3 ($6)
VENUE: UCL Hospitals sports and social club
The 52 Club, (Down stairs or lift outside) Bonham Carter House
52 Gower street, LondonBuses 30,205, 73, 10
Tube: Euston, Goodge Street
Info line: 07862113308
millionwomenrise@gmail.com
http://millionwomanrise.blogspot.com/
12 February 2008
Million Women Rise - UPDATE
The Million Women Rise details:
The programme on Saturday 8th March 2008 starts at 12pm 12-pm
Gather for march at Hyde Park, North Carraige (speakers corner end )
Nearest Tube Marble Arch
The Rally will open with the sounds of drums and a positive three minutes of womens energy.
3-5.30pm Rally at Trafalgar Square
6pm til 1am International Womens Day Love Celebration indoor rally andall women party.
Invited speakers include:
Angela Davis, Mussurut Zia, Pragna Patel, Nicola Harwin, Lynne Franks, MichelleSpringer-Benjaminand, Akima Thomas plus other inspirational women including Women from Palestine.
Methods for contacting the organizers of Million Women Rise are as follows:
millionwomenrise@gmail.com
http://millionwomanrise.blogspot.com/
07862113308
The programme on Saturday 8th March 2008 starts at 12pm 12-pm
Gather for march at Hyde Park, North Carraige (speakers corner end )
Nearest Tube Marble Arch
The Rally will open with the sounds of drums and a positive three minutes of womens energy.
3-5.30pm Rally at Trafalgar Square
6pm til 1am International Womens Day Love Celebration indoor rally andall women party.
Invited speakers include:
Angela Davis, Mussurut Zia, Pragna Patel, Nicola Harwin, Lynne Franks, MichelleSpringer-Benjaminand, Akima Thomas plus other inspirational women including Women from Palestine.
Methods for contacting the organizers of Million Women Rise are as follows:
millionwomenrise@gmail.com
http://millionwomanrise.blogspot.com/
07862113308
11 February 2008
Some basic survival tips whilst in the capital (London) – and how not to spend all your dosh (money) on food……………………………….
London as you can well imagine is an expensive place to eat. Not only is the dollar taking a bit of a beating from the pound – well London is just expensive in general. Still there are healthy and relatively inexpensive options for eating whilst visiting the capital. Please no jokes about the quality of food in London. The capital is now one of the favorite haunts of foodies worldwide. Lastly please note that my suggestions are based on my particular eating habits. Still I will give you a wealth of choices that will satisfy a myriad of tastes buds. Here goes:
1. Purchase your food from the deli section of the local supermarket. Tesco (www.tesco.com/storelocator/) and Sainisbury (www.sainsburys.co.uk/storelocator) are the best and most affordable options. They offer salads, sandwiches and entrees already prepared and ready for consumption. Also all prepared foods in major UK grocery stores list not only the nutritional data, but also include such information as Halal, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low Sugar and Salt-Free.
Also a “step up” and a tad posh, but still relatively inexpensive food can be found at Waitrose (www.waitrose.com/branches/index.aspx).
2. Now if you don’t fancy crossing the pond only to get your sustenance from the local supermarket no fear there are still some affordable options awaiting you in ethnic dining………………….Try some of the Middle Eastern Restaurants in Marble Arch (W1). Also whilst in this fabulous part of London pick up a newspaper or two indicative to this community, and get a non-western view of world news. You may not agree with the paper’s view, but it will make provocative reading. You will need to be persistent and dig through the papers to find one in English………………………………………………………..Unless of course you are Arabic literate.
Bayswater (W2) has fantastic Turkey and Indian places to dine. Or you can head to East to London’s Brick Lane (E1) community for some of the best Indian and Bengali eateries on the planet. And all are dosh friendly. Check out this website for some suggestions:
http://www.bricklanerestaurants.com/.
3. If Harrods (Harrods.com) has resolved their issues with fur trading, considering poking your head into their food hall. Brace yourself for the crowds, and you can really put together a lovely already prepared meal to graze on for less than £15.00 ($30.00 ) per person.
Please note I am a vegan and non-drinker so all meals are priced without meat, cheese (from cows) or booze.
1. Purchase your food from the deli section of the local supermarket. Tesco (www.tesco.com/storelocator/) and Sainisbury (www.sainsburys.co.uk/storelocator) are the best and most affordable options. They offer salads, sandwiches and entrees already prepared and ready for consumption. Also all prepared foods in major UK grocery stores list not only the nutritional data, but also include such information as Halal, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low Sugar and Salt-Free.
Also a “step up” and a tad posh, but still relatively inexpensive food can be found at Waitrose (www.waitrose.com/branches/index.aspx).
2. Now if you don’t fancy crossing the pond only to get your sustenance from the local supermarket no fear there are still some affordable options awaiting you in ethnic dining………………….Try some of the Middle Eastern Restaurants in Marble Arch (W1). Also whilst in this fabulous part of London pick up a newspaper or two indicative to this community, and get a non-western view of world news. You may not agree with the paper’s view, but it will make provocative reading. You will need to be persistent and dig through the papers to find one in English………………………………………………………..Unless of course you are Arabic literate.
Bayswater (W2) has fantastic Turkey and Indian places to dine. Or you can head to East to London’s Brick Lane (E1) community for some of the best Indian and Bengali eateries on the planet. And all are dosh friendly. Check out this website for some suggestions:
http://www.bricklanerestaurants.com/.
3. If Harrods (Harrods.com) has resolved their issues with fur trading, considering poking your head into their food hall. Brace yourself for the crowds, and you can really put together a lovely already prepared meal to graze on for less than £15.00 ($30.00 ) per person.
Please note I am a vegan and non-drinker so all meals are priced without meat, cheese (from cows) or booze.
10 February 2008
9th March Feminist Gathering
Here is the info on the 9th March Feminist Gathering from the organisers:
9TH MARCH FEMINIST GATHERING
Building on the energy of International Women’s Day 2008, we are bringing
together feminists from many backgrounds and political positions for one exciting and thought-provoking day of workshops, discussions and network building.
FEMINIST GATHERING:
Sunday 9th March 2008
12:00-1:00pm
1) Fem/mes talk: consciousness-raising and coffee session
2) Open discussion on feminist childrearing
3) Feminist and queer movements in Belarus
1:15-2:15pm
1) Sex workers and feminists: why they need each other
2) Women seeking asylum
3) Women’s self-defense
2:30-3:30pm
1) Sex trafficking: myths, migrant sex workers and labour rights
2) Consent and community response to sexual assault
3) ‘Women of the Book who Go by the Name Feminists’
(For women who self- identify as religious and feminists)
3:45-4:45pm
1) F-T-eminism: workshop on feminism for male-identified trans people
2) Feminist erotic media and diy porn
3) Abortion rights: defending and extending reproductive freedoms
5:00-6:00pm
1) Slut/Goddess pleasure activism
2) Negotiating safer sex
3) Solidarity between trans and feminist movements
VENUE:
Hackney Social Centre,
231 Lower Clapton Road,
London
hackneysocialcentre.blogspot.com/
Bus stop: Lea Bridge Roundabout
Contact us: 9thmarch@lists.riseup.net
www.myspace.com/march9thlondon
Activities throughout the day:
Bike Repair
Luxury massage corner
Films:
6:30-8:00pm
Eve Ensler’s ‘Until the Violence Stops’
Marie Vermeiren’s film on the stop rape
paper bag project
Creche: There will be a creche provided so contact us if you will need places.
The day is open to all genders and sexualities although some workshops may be for specific groups only: for example, women or trans only.
The venue is a squatted building, therefore although wheelchairs can access the space, facilities are limited and many areas are not child-friendly.
Building on the energy of International Women’s Day 2008, we are bringing
together feminists from many backgrounds and political positions for one exciting and thought-provoking day of workshops, discussions and network building.
9TH MARCH FEMINIST GATHERING
Building on the energy of International Women’s Day 2008, we are bringing
together feminists from many backgrounds and political positions for one exciting and thought-provoking day of workshops, discussions and network building.
FEMINIST GATHERING:
Sunday 9th March 2008
12:00-1:00pm
1) Fem/mes talk: consciousness-raising and coffee session
2) Open discussion on feminist childrearing
3) Feminist and queer movements in Belarus
1:15-2:15pm
1) Sex workers and feminists: why they need each other
2) Women seeking asylum
3) Women’s self-defense
2:30-3:30pm
1) Sex trafficking: myths, migrant sex workers and labour rights
2) Consent and community response to sexual assault
3) ‘Women of the Book who Go by the Name Feminists’
(For women who self- identify as religious and feminists)
3:45-4:45pm
1) F-T-eminism: workshop on feminism for male-identified trans people
2) Feminist erotic media and diy porn
3) Abortion rights: defending and extending reproductive freedoms
5:00-6:00pm
1) Slut/Goddess pleasure activism
2) Negotiating safer sex
3) Solidarity between trans and feminist movements
VENUE:
Hackney Social Centre,
231 Lower Clapton Road,
London
hackneysocialcentre.blogspot.com/
Bus stop: Lea Bridge Roundabout
Contact us: 9thmarch@lists.riseup.net
www.myspace.com/march9thlondon
Activities throughout the day:
Bike Repair
Luxury massage corner
Films:
6:30-8:00pm
Eve Ensler’s ‘Until the Violence Stops’
Marie Vermeiren’s film on the stop rape
paper bag project
Creche: There will be a creche provided so contact us if you will need places.
The day is open to all genders and sexualities although some workshops may be for specific groups only: for example, women or trans only.
The venue is a squatted building, therefore although wheelchairs can access the space, facilities are limited and many areas are not child-friendly.
Building on the energy of International Women’s Day 2008, we are bringing
together feminists from many backgrounds and political positions for one exciting and thought-provoking day of workshops, discussions and network building.
09 February 2008
Capitalwoman 2008 just over 4 weeks away
CAPITALWOMAN 2008 - now in its eighth year, will be held on International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8th March at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster, London, England. Hosted by the Mayor of London's Office, Ken Livingstone. Register by 29th February 2008 (http://www.london.gov.uk/capitalwoman/register.jsp), and don't miss your chance for an audience with American civil rights activist, academic, writer and icon - Angela Davis. Please note this all day event is free.
Speakers include:
Diane Abbott MP
Maria Adebowale Director, Capacity Global
Angela Back General Manager, Metropolitan Line, London Underground
Khalida Begum Stress Engineer, Airbus UK
Karen Buck MPHarriet Bulkeley Tyndall Centre
Wendy Cartwright Head of HR, Olympic Delivery Authority
Helen Davies, Manager Health Team, GLA
Angela Davis Activist, academic & writer
Terri Dial Group Executive Director, Lloyds TSB
Michelle Dix Transport for London
Eleanor Fawcett Design for LondonMaggie Fuller, Carpenter, Women and Manual Trades
Nicky Gavron Deputy Mayor of London
Alison Gowman Solicitor, DLA Piper and Alderman in the City of London
Angela Greatley Chief Executive of the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Samantha Heath Director, London Sustainability Exchange
Peter Hendy CBE Commissioner, Transport for London
Clare Kavanagh Director of Performance, London Buses, Surface Transport
Jean Kerrigan London Tenants' Federation & Chair, Community Engagement Sub Group of the Mayor's Housing Forum
Debra Levison Housing Policy Manager, GLA
Ken Livingstone Mayor of London
Jayati Pakrashi Site Assistant Engineer, Balfour Beatty
Jackie Peacock Executive Director, Brent Private Tenants' Rights Group
Daghni Rajasingam, Consultant Obstetrician, Guys & St Thomas'
Yarlini Rajesparan Mouchel, Team Leader, Smarter Travel Team
Susan Robinson Plumber
Shirley Rodrigues Head of Environment, GLA
Dame Ruth Silver Lewisham College
Dr Sophia Skyers Skyers-Poorman Research and Consulting
Dana SkelleyChartered civil engineer, Transport for London
Liz Smith OBEDirector, Unionlearn
Carole Spiers Empowerment expert
Sam Stevens Enabling Works, Olympic Delivery Authority Delivery Partner
Barbara Switzer President, National Assembly of Women
Sue TibballsWomen’s Sport and Fitness and Foundation (WSFF)
06 February 2008
Sign petition to free all detained student activists in Iran!
Campaign to free all detained student activists in Iran!
View Current Signatures - Sign the Petition
To: Iranian Government
Campaign to free all detained student activists in Iran!
To all students’, labour, women’s and human rights organisations and activists worldwide: put pressure on the Islamic republic of Iran to free all jailed students now! Student activists struggling for freedom, equality and social justice need our immediate solidarity!
We at the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) learnt about the recent wave of suppression and arrests by the Islamic Republic of Iran against student activists.
They have arrested a number of student activists prior to and during mass demonstrations, which are held annually in commemoration of the December 7th Students Day (16th Azar solar calendar) in Tehran and other cities across the country.
Traditionally, 16th Azar has been the scene of large public demonstrations, and protests against repression and in defence of freedom, equality, and humanity and against gender apartheid in Iran. A vibrant youth and student movement has always existed alongside Iran’s women’s and workers’ movements in the face of enormous adversity.
However, the current climate of threats of war by America has allowed the Islamic Republic to intensify its oppression of these movements. The students are determined to oppose such an atmosphere of repression and continue to demand freedom while opposing any potential war by the USA or its allies.
According to the latest news posted on a pro-student websites such as http://azady-barabary-01.blogspot.com/, the following students are detained:
Mehdi Gerailoo - University of Tehran, Nader Ahsani - Ex-student of the University of Mazandaran, Anoosheh Azadbar - University of Tehran, Victoria Jamshidi - University of Azad Tehran-south, Behrooz Karimizadeh - Expelled student of the University of Tehran, Saeed Habibi - Ex-student of the Sharif University of Technology, Ali Salem - University of Polytechnic , Yoones Mirhosseini - Bahonar University, Shiraz , Milad Omrani - University of Rajayi , Abed Tavancheh - Expelled student of the University of Polytechnic , Sadra Pirhayati - Shahed University Roozbeh Safshekan - University of Tehran, Saeed Aghamali - Art University of Yazd Roozbehan Amiri - University of Tehran, Nasim Soltanbeigi - University of Allameh Mahsa Mohebbi - Sharif University of Technology, Keyvan Amiri - Sharif University of Technology, Hadi Salari - University of Rajayi, Amir Aghayi - University of Rajayi Fashid Farhadi Ahangaran - University of Rajayi, Saeed Aghakhani Okhtay Hosseini - University of Azad, Soroosh Hashempoor - University of Chamran , Ahvaz, Mohsen Ghamin - University of Polytechnic, Hamed Mohammadi - University of Mazandaran arrested a week ago, Arash Pakzad - University of Mazandaran Milad Moeeni - University of Mazandaran, Hassan Maarefi - University of Mazandaran, Behrang Zandi - University of Mazandaran OWFI gives full support to the student activists and all progressive movements in Iran and call upon all of you to take urgent action to demand the immediate release of all detained students. International solidarity is the duty of all activists; support your brothers and sisters in Iran against the Islamic Republic and the threat of war!
Campaign initiators:
Yanar Mohammed, president of OWFI
Houzan Mahmoud, Representative Abroad of OWFI
View Current Signatures - Sign the Petition
To: Iranian Government
Campaign to free all detained student activists in Iran!
To all students’, labour, women’s and human rights organisations and activists worldwide: put pressure on the Islamic republic of Iran to free all jailed students now! Student activists struggling for freedom, equality and social justice need our immediate solidarity!
We at the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) learnt about the recent wave of suppression and arrests by the Islamic Republic of Iran against student activists.
They have arrested a number of student activists prior to and during mass demonstrations, which are held annually in commemoration of the December 7th Students Day (16th Azar solar calendar) in Tehran and other cities across the country.
Traditionally, 16th Azar has been the scene of large public demonstrations, and protests against repression and in defence of freedom, equality, and humanity and against gender apartheid in Iran. A vibrant youth and student movement has always existed alongside Iran’s women’s and workers’ movements in the face of enormous adversity.
However, the current climate of threats of war by America has allowed the Islamic Republic to intensify its oppression of these movements. The students are determined to oppose such an atmosphere of repression and continue to demand freedom while opposing any potential war by the USA or its allies.
According to the latest news posted on a pro-student websites such as http://azady-barabary-01.blogspot.com/, the following students are detained:
Mehdi Gerailoo - University of Tehran, Nader Ahsani - Ex-student of the University of Mazandaran, Anoosheh Azadbar - University of Tehran, Victoria Jamshidi - University of Azad Tehran-south, Behrooz Karimizadeh - Expelled student of the University of Tehran, Saeed Habibi - Ex-student of the Sharif University of Technology, Ali Salem - University of Polytechnic , Yoones Mirhosseini - Bahonar University, Shiraz , Milad Omrani - University of Rajayi , Abed Tavancheh - Expelled student of the University of Polytechnic , Sadra Pirhayati - Shahed University Roozbeh Safshekan - University of Tehran, Saeed Aghamali - Art University of Yazd Roozbehan Amiri - University of Tehran, Nasim Soltanbeigi - University of Allameh Mahsa Mohebbi - Sharif University of Technology, Keyvan Amiri - Sharif University of Technology, Hadi Salari - University of Rajayi, Amir Aghayi - University of Rajayi Fashid Farhadi Ahangaran - University of Rajayi, Saeed Aghakhani Okhtay Hosseini - University of Azad, Soroosh Hashempoor - University of Chamran , Ahvaz, Mohsen Ghamin - University of Polytechnic, Hamed Mohammadi - University of Mazandaran arrested a week ago, Arash Pakzad - University of Mazandaran Milad Moeeni - University of Mazandaran, Hassan Maarefi - University of Mazandaran, Behrang Zandi - University of Mazandaran OWFI gives full support to the student activists and all progressive movements in Iran and call upon all of you to take urgent action to demand the immediate release of all detained students. International solidarity is the duty of all activists; support your brothers and sisters in Iran against the Islamic Republic and the threat of war!
Campaign initiators:
Yanar Mohammed, president of OWFI
Houzan Mahmoud, Representative Abroad of OWFI
05 February 2008
UPDATE ON PERVEZ - His death sentence has been removed, but he is still incarcerated. TAKE ACTION NOW
Lifeline for Pervez: Afghan Senate withdraws demand for death sentence
By Kim Sengupta, Jerome Starkey in Kabul and Nigel MorrisSaturday, 2 February 2008
In a dramatic volte-face, the Afghan Senate has withdrawn its confirmation of a death sentence on Sayed Pervez Kambaksh, the student convicted of blasphemy for downloading a report on women's rights from the internet.
The move follows widespread international protests and appeals to the President, Hamid Karzai, after the case was highlighted by The Independent and more than 38,000 readers signed our petition to secure justice for Mr Kambaksh. In Britain, the Foreign Secretary David Miliband, the Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and the shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague, backed the campaign, and there have been demonstrations in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
The first ruling by the Senate supporting the death sentence on Mr Kambaksh by a religious court in Mazar-i-Sharif in the north of the country, was proposed by Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, a key ally of President Karzai, and was seen as a severe blow to the 23-year-old journalism student's chances of avoiding execution. The new stance, in which the Senate calls its previous decision "a technical mistake", significantly raises hopes that he will eventually be freed.
Mr Kambaksh's family and friends had complained that he was not allowed legal representation at his trial, which was held in secret. Fundamentalist Muslim clerics say he should not have access to the normal right of appeal under the state because he was convicted of the religious crime of blasphemy. The Senate statement yesterday explicitly recognised that the student should have the right to a defence lawyer as well as the right to appeal.
The Senate statement, read out by Aminuddin Muzafari, secretary to the upper house, said: "The position of the upper house regarding distributing anti-Islamic articles, via an Iranian website, was that the upper house approved of the prosecution of such acts by the judiciary. The nature of the sentence, considering the judiciary's independence, would be up to the court itself.
"The upper house respects the rights of the accused, such as the right to have a defence lawyer, the right of appeal and other legal rights. But approval of the death sentence, in the statement published recently from the address of the upper house, was a technical mistake."
Mr Mojaddedi, who has been heavily criticised for proposing the ruling backing the execution, said: "I accept that justice is independent and only the courts are competent to issue such a ruling."
Mr Kambaksh can now petition the court of appeal against both his conviction and sentence, and, afterwards, the supreme court. If he fails there, he can appeal directly to Mr Karzai – who has been inundated with emails about the case – for a pardon. Mr Kambaksh's brother, Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi, welcomed the new position adopted by the Senate. He added, however, that he might have difficulties finding lawyers to present the case at the appeal court after warnings from fundamentalist groups against people "allying themselves with the apostate". He said the only realistic chance of his brother being freed might be the personal intervention of Mr Karzai.
Ershad Ahmadi, a senior aide to Mr Karzai, said the President was "keeping a close eye on the case". But he stressed it was a "long, difficult and complicated legal process".
Mr Ahmadi added: "The decision by the initial court will be reviewed by a higher court and that decision will then be scrutinised by the supreme court. If they uphold the death sentence, the President can send the verdict back to the supreme court for them to reconsider. But if they stand by their decision the President still has the authority to pardon him."
Selim Mohammed Nasruddin, an analyst of the Afghan legal system, said the upper house had "taken a really dangerous step in saying this journalist should be killed – it put tremendous pressure on the appeal courts. What they have done now makes it easier for the judges to commute the death sentence.
"It also makes it politically easier for Mr Karzai to free this man if he wants to. Those who are progressive in this country are glad this has happened. What is very worrying is that it took pressure from outside the country for the upper house to rectify this error."
The media campaign group, Reporters Without Borders, which has campaigned on behalf of Mr Kambaksh, said the Senate's statement was a step in the right direction. "We have seen that there is support for the young journalist," a spokesman added. "The authorities must now take the necessary measures, which include transferring the case to Kabul so that it can be dealt with in normal conditions.
"The safety of Kambaksh and his family must also be ensured, as the death threats against them have been increasing. And we urge foreign governments to rally to his defence." A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are keenly watching all developments. The Foreign Secretary had made it very clear that we are firm in our belief that freedom of expression is fundamental to a democratic society."
Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: "This is hugely welcome and I hope it will not be long before this appalling judgment is reversed. The international community must continue to make it clear that Afghanistan cannot cast aside basic principles of justice and human rights."
HOW YOU CAN SAVE PERVEZ
More than 38,000 readers of The Independent have now joined the campaign to save Sayed Pervez Kambaksh - and yesterday's breakthrough shows the impact this petition has had. But the student's fate is by no means decided.
So add your voice to the campaign by urging the Foreign Office to put all possible pressure on the Afghan government to spare his life. Sign our e-petition at www.independent.co.uk/petition
By Kim Sengupta, Jerome Starkey in Kabul and Nigel MorrisSaturday, 2 February 2008
In a dramatic volte-face, the Afghan Senate has withdrawn its confirmation of a death sentence on Sayed Pervez Kambaksh, the student convicted of blasphemy for downloading a report on women's rights from the internet.
The move follows widespread international protests and appeals to the President, Hamid Karzai, after the case was highlighted by The Independent and more than 38,000 readers signed our petition to secure justice for Mr Kambaksh. In Britain, the Foreign Secretary David Miliband, the Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and the shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague, backed the campaign, and there have been demonstrations in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
The first ruling by the Senate supporting the death sentence on Mr Kambaksh by a religious court in Mazar-i-Sharif in the north of the country, was proposed by Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, a key ally of President Karzai, and was seen as a severe blow to the 23-year-old journalism student's chances of avoiding execution. The new stance, in which the Senate calls its previous decision "a technical mistake", significantly raises hopes that he will eventually be freed.
Mr Kambaksh's family and friends had complained that he was not allowed legal representation at his trial, which was held in secret. Fundamentalist Muslim clerics say he should not have access to the normal right of appeal under the state because he was convicted of the religious crime of blasphemy. The Senate statement yesterday explicitly recognised that the student should have the right to a defence lawyer as well as the right to appeal.
The Senate statement, read out by Aminuddin Muzafari, secretary to the upper house, said: "The position of the upper house regarding distributing anti-Islamic articles, via an Iranian website, was that the upper house approved of the prosecution of such acts by the judiciary. The nature of the sentence, considering the judiciary's independence, would be up to the court itself.
"The upper house respects the rights of the accused, such as the right to have a defence lawyer, the right of appeal and other legal rights. But approval of the death sentence, in the statement published recently from the address of the upper house, was a technical mistake."
Mr Mojaddedi, who has been heavily criticised for proposing the ruling backing the execution, said: "I accept that justice is independent and only the courts are competent to issue such a ruling."
Mr Kambaksh can now petition the court of appeal against both his conviction and sentence, and, afterwards, the supreme court. If he fails there, he can appeal directly to Mr Karzai – who has been inundated with emails about the case – for a pardon. Mr Kambaksh's brother, Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi, welcomed the new position adopted by the Senate. He added, however, that he might have difficulties finding lawyers to present the case at the appeal court after warnings from fundamentalist groups against people "allying themselves with the apostate". He said the only realistic chance of his brother being freed might be the personal intervention of Mr Karzai.
Ershad Ahmadi, a senior aide to Mr Karzai, said the President was "keeping a close eye on the case". But he stressed it was a "long, difficult and complicated legal process".
Mr Ahmadi added: "The decision by the initial court will be reviewed by a higher court and that decision will then be scrutinised by the supreme court. If they uphold the death sentence, the President can send the verdict back to the supreme court for them to reconsider. But if they stand by their decision the President still has the authority to pardon him."
Selim Mohammed Nasruddin, an analyst of the Afghan legal system, said the upper house had "taken a really dangerous step in saying this journalist should be killed – it put tremendous pressure on the appeal courts. What they have done now makes it easier for the judges to commute the death sentence.
"It also makes it politically easier for Mr Karzai to free this man if he wants to. Those who are progressive in this country are glad this has happened. What is very worrying is that it took pressure from outside the country for the upper house to rectify this error."
The media campaign group, Reporters Without Borders, which has campaigned on behalf of Mr Kambaksh, said the Senate's statement was a step in the right direction. "We have seen that there is support for the young journalist," a spokesman added. "The authorities must now take the necessary measures, which include transferring the case to Kabul so that it can be dealt with in normal conditions.
"The safety of Kambaksh and his family must also be ensured, as the death threats against them have been increasing. And we urge foreign governments to rally to his defence." A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are keenly watching all developments. The Foreign Secretary had made it very clear that we are firm in our belief that freedom of expression is fundamental to a democratic society."
Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: "This is hugely welcome and I hope it will not be long before this appalling judgment is reversed. The international community must continue to make it clear that Afghanistan cannot cast aside basic principles of justice and human rights."
HOW YOU CAN SAVE PERVEZ
More than 38,000 readers of The Independent have now joined the campaign to save Sayed Pervez Kambaksh - and yesterday's breakthrough shows the impact this petition has had. But the student's fate is by no means decided.
So add your voice to the campaign by urging the Foreign Office to put all possible pressure on the Afghan government to spare his life. Sign our e-petition at www.independent.co.uk/petition
Sayed Pervez Kambaksh, an Afghan who supports women rights. Sign the e-petition and help remove the death sentence against him.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/sentenced-to-death-afghan-who-dared-to-read-about-womens-rights-775972.html
Sentenced to death: Afghan who dared to read about women's rights
By Kim Sengupta - Thursday, 31 January 2008
A young man, a student of journalism, is sentenced to death by an Islamic court for downloading a report from the internet. The sentence is then upheld by the country's rulers. This is Afghanistan – not in Taliban times but six years after "liberation" and under the democratic rule of the West's ally Hamid Karzai.
The fate of Sayed Pervez Kambaksh has led to domestic and international protests, and deepening concern about erosion of civil liberties in Afghanistan. He was accused of blasphemy after he downloaded a report from a Farsi website which stated that Muslim fundamentalists who claimed the Koran justified the oppression of women had misrepresented the views of the prophet Mohamed.
Mr Kambaksh, 23, distributed the tract to fellow students and teachers at Balkh University with the aim, he said, of provoking a debate on the matter. But a complaint was made against him and he was arrested, tried by religious judges without – say his friends and family – being allowed legal representation and sentenced to death.
The Independent is launching a campaign today to secure justice for Mr Kambaksh. The UN, human rights groups, journalists' organisations and Western diplomats have urged Mr Karzai's government to intervene and free him. But the Afghan Senate passed a motion yesterday confirming the death sentence.
The MP who proposed the ruling condemning Mr Kambaksh was Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, a key ally of Mr Karzai. The Senate also attacked the international community for putting pressure on the Afghan government and urged Mr Karzai not to be influenced by outside un-Islamic views.
The case of Mr Kambaksh, who also worked a s reporter for the Jahan-i-Naw (New World) newspaper, is seen in Afghanistan as yet another chapter in the escalation in the confrontation between Afghanistan and the West.
It comes in the wake of Mr Karzai accusing the British of actually worsening the situation in Helmand province by their actions and his subsequent blocking of the appointment of Lord Ashdown as the UN envoy and expelling a British and an Irish diplomat.
Demonstrations, organised by clerics, against the alleged foreign interference have been held in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, where Mr Kambaksh was arrested. Aminuddin Muzafari, the first secretary of the houses of parliament, said: "People should realise that as we are representatives of an Islamic country therefore we can never tolerate insults to reverences of Islamic religion."
At a gathering in Takhar province, Maulavi Ghulam Rabbani Rahmani, the heads of the Ulema council, said: "We want the government and the courts to execute the court verdict on Kambaksh as soon as possible." In Parwan province, another senior cleric, Maulavi Muhammad Asif, said: "This decision is for disrespecting the holy Koran and the government should enforce the decision before it came under more pressure from foreigners."
UK officials say they are particularly concerned about such draconian action being taken against a journalist. The Foreign Office and Department for International Development has donated large sums to the training of media workers in the country. The Government funds the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in the Helmand capital, Lashkar Gar.
Mr Kambaksh's brother, Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi, is also a journalist and has written articles for IWPR in which he accused senior public figures, including an MP, of atrocities, including murders. He said: "Of course we are all very worried about my brother. What has happened to him is very unjust. He has not committed blasphemy and he was not even allowed to have a legal defence. and what took place was a secret trial."
Qayoum Baabak, the editor of Jahan-i-Naw, said a senior prosecutor in Mazar-i-Sharif, Hafiz Khaliqyar, had warned journalists that they would be punished if they protested against the death sentence passed on Mr Kambaksh.
Jean MacKenzie, country director for IWPR, said: "We feel very strongly that this is designed to put pressure on Pervez's brother, Yaqub, who has done some of the hardest-hitting pieces outlining abuses by some very powerful commanders."
Rahimullah Samander, the president of the Afghan Independent Journalists' Association, said: "This is unfair, this is illegal. He just printed a copy of something and looked at it and read it. How can we believe in this 'democracy' if we can't even read, we can't even study? We are asking Mr Karzai to quash the death sentence before it is too late."
The circumstances surrounding the conviction of Mr Kambaksh are also being viewed as a further attempt to claw back the rights gained by women since the overthrow of the Taliban. The most prominent female MP, Malalai Joya, has been suspended after criticising her male colleagues.
Under the Afghan constitution, say legal experts, Mr Kambaksh has the right to appeal to the country's supreme court. Some senior clerics maintain, however, that since he has been convicted under religious laws, the supreme court should not bring secular interpretations to the case.
Mr Karzai has the right to intervene and pardon Mr Kambaksh. However, even if he is freed, it would be hard for the student to escape retribution in a country where fundamentalists and warlords are increasingly in the ascendancy.
How you can save Pervez
Sayed Pervez Kambaksh's imminent execution is an affront to civilised values. It is not, however, a foregone conclusion. If enough international pressure is brought to bear on President Karzai's government, his sentence may yet be overturned. Add your weight to the campaign by urging the Foreign Office to demand that his life be spared. Sign our e-petition at
www.independent.co.uk/petition
Electric Landladies at Chats Palace, Hackney - Saturday, 08th March 2008
Their last gig at Chats Palce in November was totally sold out and everybody had a lot of fun dancing to some of our favourite pop classics of the last four decades.This gig celebrates International Womens Day so we’ll be featuring numbers from some very iconic women! Details of how to get tickets follow…
Laka Daisical vocals/kbd, Sarah Pritchard vocals/perc,Guess who plays guitar? Diane McLoughlin kbd / sax,Alison Rayner bass/voc, Ann Day drums
Buy your tickets in advance for £10 (£12 on the door)from:www.wegottickets.com/event/25293or send a SAE to 76 Hawksley Road, London N16 0TJCheques payable to Blow the Fuse
Doors 7.30pm 1st set 9pm
Chats Palace42-44 Brooksby’s WalkHackneyLondonE9 6DFBox Office 0208 533 0227
Who are the Electric Landladies? Well apart from a great name, they’re one of the most popular private party bands around. Between them the individual members have been at the core of an incredible variety of memorable womens group in this country including Jam Today, Tour de Force, Sisterhood of Spit, Hi Jinx, Di’s New Outfit, The Guest Stars, Emma Peel Fan Club Deirdre Cartwright Group etcBook them for your party info@blowthefuse.com
http://www.deirdrecartwright.com/2008/01/13/electric-landladies-at-chats-palace-hackney-2/
Laka Daisical vocals/kbd, Sarah Pritchard vocals/perc,Guess who plays guitar? Diane McLoughlin kbd / sax,Alison Rayner bass/voc, Ann Day drums
Buy your tickets in advance for £10 (£12 on the door)from:www.wegottickets.com/event/25293or send a SAE to 76 Hawksley Road, London N16 0TJCheques payable to Blow the Fuse
Doors 7.30pm 1st set 9pm
Chats Palace42-44 Brooksby’s WalkHackneyLondonE9 6DFBox Office 0208 533 0227
Who are the Electric Landladies? Well apart from a great name, they’re one of the most popular private party bands around. Between them the individual members have been at the core of an incredible variety of memorable womens group in this country including Jam Today, Tour de Force, Sisterhood of Spit, Hi Jinx, Di’s New Outfit, The Guest Stars, Emma Peel Fan Club Deirdre Cartwright Group etcBook them for your party info@blowthefuse.com
http://www.deirdrecartwright.com/2008/01/13/electric-landladies-at-chats-palace-hackney-2/
04 February 2008
Women, Health and Wellbeing Day at St Marys Leisure Centre
Women, Health and Wellbeing Day: 11am-4pm, Wednesday, 5th March 2008 (drop in sessions)
Venue name: St Marys Leisure Centre
Venue address: St Marys Road
Venue postcode: S014 0BL
Contact telephone: 023 8022 7579
Contact email: stmarys.lc@southampton.gov
Website:
http://www.southampton.gov.uk/leisure/leisure-centres/stmarys/default.asp#3
Venue name: St Marys Leisure Centre
Venue address: St Marys Road
Venue postcode: S014 0BL
Contact telephone: 023 8022 7579
Contact email: stmarys.lc@southampton.gov
Website:
http://www.southampton.gov.uk/leisure/leisure-centres/stmarys/default.asp#3
Reclaim The Night North - Manchester 1st March 2008
The details for this Stop Violence Against Women National Demo are as follows:* Banner Making - All day at the University of Manchester Union (Sackville Street)* Demo - Women Only (including trans women) congregate at 6pm, Sackville Street* Demo - For men and friends (open gender) who want to end violence against women will also congregate at 6pm, Sackville Street, but will march on a separate route* Mixed Rally - For everyone from 7.30pm, back at the University of Manchester Students’ Union.
Why? Because 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence, less than 6% of all reported rapes end in conviction, because all women - mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, women friends and grannies - deserve to live without the fear or reality of abuse, rape and violence!
We now have posters and flyers available for this event. Please find attached to order form for these materials, where you can also take a look at the materials available - so get ordering now!!!
If you need anymore information about this event, you can email the Women’s Campaign at women@nus.org.uk
Miss this demo, miss out!!! We look forward to seeing you there…
http://www.officeronline.co.uk/women/275060.aspx
Why? Because 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence, less than 6% of all reported rapes end in conviction, because all women - mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, women friends and grannies - deserve to live without the fear or reality of abuse, rape and violence!
We now have posters and flyers available for this event. Please find attached to order form for these materials, where you can also take a look at the materials available - so get ordering now!!!
If you need anymore information about this event, you can email the Women’s Campaign at women@nus.org.uk
Miss this demo, miss out!!! We look forward to seeing you there…
http://www.officeronline.co.uk/women/275060.aspx
01 February 2008
44 Portland Place YWCA: International Women's Day Event
44 Portland Place YWCA: International Women's Day Event
Saturday 8th March 2008 from 11.30-3.00
Help us to celebrate International Women's Day at a Women's only event. Come and take part in a range of free one-hour courses. Choose from Spanish, Japanese, Pilates, Tai Chi, Creative Writing and Drawing.
You can also take part in free safety workshops. Learn how to make yourself safe on the streets in the Personal Safety Workshop, and look at ways of Safeguarding children on the internet.
For more information or to book a place, call: 020 7079 2855.
Come along and bring a friend
44 Portland Place (working name of YWCA Central Club)
Group Purpose:
44 Portland Place aims to offer all women the opportunity to improve and enhance their lives through the provision of a range of affordable health and fitness facilities, access to a varied and diverse programme of part time courses and the chance to participate in various social and special interest groups and events, all of which take place in a supportive and friendly environment.
Address:
YWCA CENTRAL CLUB44 Portland PlaceLondonW1B 1NE
Phone:
020 7079 2855
Fax:
020 7079 2856
Email:
info@44portlandplace.org.uk
Web:
http://www.44portlandplace.org.uk/
Saturday 8th March 2008 from 11.30-3.00
Help us to celebrate International Women's Day at a Women's only event. Come and take part in a range of free one-hour courses. Choose from Spanish, Japanese, Pilates, Tai Chi, Creative Writing and Drawing.
You can also take part in free safety workshops. Learn how to make yourself safe on the streets in the Personal Safety Workshop, and look at ways of Safeguarding children on the internet.
For more information or to book a place, call: 020 7079 2855.
Come along and bring a friend
44 Portland Place (working name of YWCA Central Club)
Group Purpose:
44 Portland Place aims to offer all women the opportunity to improve and enhance their lives through the provision of a range of affordable health and fitness facilities, access to a varied and diverse programme of part time courses and the chance to participate in various social and special interest groups and events, all of which take place in a supportive and friendly environment.
Address:
YWCA CENTRAL CLUB44 Portland PlaceLondonW1B 1NE
Phone:
020 7079 2855
Fax:
020 7079 2856
Email:
info@44portlandplace.org.uk
Web:
http://www.44portlandplace.org.uk/
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