The architects of Million Woman Rise 2008 (08th March 2008 in London, England) have the following announcement on Facebook:
Subject: New Website!
Hi All
Just quickly - please do check out the new website:
http://www.millionwomenrise.com/
Keep on spreading the word in any way you can! (the invite friends option on Facebook is always a winner!)
We are looking for female musicians/singers/bands to support our benefit events - the next one it 26th January 2008 and we have two good sized timeslots to fill - an all women audience of 300-450 depending on turn out (so 450 then!)
Get in touch if you're interested.
Gem x
Million Women Rise
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Pass the word along to any and all women who might be interested in using their musical talents in support of fundraising events for Million Woman Rise 2008.
09 January 2008
05 January 2008
Some personal thoughts on celebrating International Women’s Day in London, England
As the name implies International Women’s Day (08th March) is a global event, yet for the last few years I have chosen to celebrate the day in the UK capital, London. There are many reasons for this. One is that I am an Anglophile and some of the others reasons are that London celebrates IWD with a gusto not matched by any other city. Yes I am a tad bit biased. London is a world city and while in London you are technically in a European capital, but the city is populated and traveled to by all of God’s creations of the human kind. So when you celebrate IWD in London you truly get the global nature of the holiday.
In the coming weeks various London based organizations will announce their IWD celebrations. You will find conferences, seminars, concerts, marches and rallies for women of all colors, ethnicities, religious ideologies, political bents, economic backgrounds, professional training, disabilities status and ages.
Previous years there has been a film festival with the mission of showing the works of budding women film-makers, professional networking conferences, and music and comedy concerts with well known women performers. Readings by women writers saturate London during this time. Political organizations of all persuasions reach out to the female population during the weeks before and for about a week after IWD. Also during this time the myriad of women’s organizations in London open their doors to showcase their particular service (role) in the continuing struggle for women’s rights.
Many of the events are free or charge a nominal fee. They typically are accessible by tube (London Underground) or another method of public transportation. Visiting London during IWD also offers the possibility of cheap airfares as March is off-peak travel time……………………..and you will find relatively cheaper hotels and B&B’s.
Come on cross the pond and celebrate International Women’s Day in the Capital (London).
In the coming weeks various London based organizations will announce their IWD celebrations. You will find conferences, seminars, concerts, marches and rallies for women of all colors, ethnicities, religious ideologies, political bents, economic backgrounds, professional training, disabilities status and ages.
Previous years there has been a film festival with the mission of showing the works of budding women film-makers, professional networking conferences, and music and comedy concerts with well known women performers. Readings by women writers saturate London during this time. Political organizations of all persuasions reach out to the female population during the weeks before and for about a week after IWD. Also during this time the myriad of women’s organizations in London open their doors to showcase their particular service (role) in the continuing struggle for women’s rights.
Many of the events are free or charge a nominal fee. They typically are accessible by tube (London Underground) or another method of public transportation. Visiting London during IWD also offers the possibility of cheap airfares as March is off-peak travel time……………………..and you will find relatively cheaper hotels and B&B’s.
Come on cross the pond and celebrate International Women’s Day in the Capital (London).
02 January 2008
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 - relevant third party (consulation)
Who should be able to ask the courts to take action to stop a forced marriage? A new consultation exercise launched today is trying to find the answer, with Justice Minister Bridget Prentice working to find the best and most effective ways to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society.
The Government's new Forced Marriage Act was brought in to protect those forced into marriage, whether children, teenagers or adults - and irrespective of background, gender, race or religion. The Act gives the courts a wide discretion to deal flexibly and sensitively with the circumstances of each individual case, employing civil remedies that will offer protection to victims without criminalising members of their family. The new consultation paper is the first step to implementing fully the range of protections afforded by the legislation. It asks what types of people or organisations should be able to apply direct to the courts for the safeguards to be applied in individual cases. It also asks for practical suggestions on how to make the system work as smoothly as possible and it provides an excellent opportunity for the Government to engage fully with all interested parties and with the public.
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 enables applications by a relevant third party on behalf of a victim of forced marriage. This consultation asks for responses on what need there is for relevant third parties, who should act, and what safeguards might be needed.
Closing date: 14th March 2008
Download the consultation paper:* Consultation paper [PDF 0.81mb, 32 pages]
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/consultation-31-07.pdf* Questionnaire [Word 0.04mb, 2 pages] http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/fm-consulta...onnaire-cp31-07.doc* Welsh version of the consultation paper [PDF 0.44mb, 32 pages] http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/welsh-versi...sultation-31-07.pdf
Contact details:
Louis Akinlude, Ministry of Justice,
Family Relationships Branch 2,
Post Point 4.17, 4th Floor Selborne House, 54-60 Victoria Street,
London SW1E 6QW
Tel: 020 7210 8320* Fax: 020 7210 8681
Email: Forced.Marriages@hmcourts-service.gsi.gov.uk
Source: http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/cp3107.htm
The Government's new Forced Marriage Act was brought in to protect those forced into marriage, whether children, teenagers or adults - and irrespective of background, gender, race or religion. The Act gives the courts a wide discretion to deal flexibly and sensitively with the circumstances of each individual case, employing civil remedies that will offer protection to victims without criminalising members of their family. The new consultation paper is the first step to implementing fully the range of protections afforded by the legislation. It asks what types of people or organisations should be able to apply direct to the courts for the safeguards to be applied in individual cases. It also asks for practical suggestions on how to make the system work as smoothly as possible and it provides an excellent opportunity for the Government to engage fully with all interested parties and with the public.
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 enables applications by a relevant third party on behalf of a victim of forced marriage. This consultation asks for responses on what need there is for relevant third parties, who should act, and what safeguards might be needed.
Closing date: 14th March 2008
Download the consultation paper:* Consultation paper [PDF 0.81mb, 32 pages]
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/consultation-31-07.pdf* Questionnaire [Word 0.04mb, 2 pages] http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/fm-consulta...onnaire-cp31-07.doc* Welsh version of the consultation paper [PDF 0.44mb, 32 pages] http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/welsh-versi...sultation-31-07.pdf
Contact details:
Louis Akinlude, Ministry of Justice,
Family Relationships Branch 2,
Post Point 4.17, 4th Floor Selborne House, 54-60 Victoria Street,
London SW1E 6QW
Tel: 020 7210 8320* Fax: 020 7210 8681
Email: Forced.Marriages@hmcourts-service.gsi.gov.uk
Source: http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/cp3107.htm
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