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21 August 2021

 

Woman's Place UK

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Wow. Thank you. Our open letter to @MayorofLondon protesting the treatment of Joan Smith just reached 4,000 names. We will keep it open for more signatures overnight. If you haven't signed yet you can do it here https://docs.google...

August 21st @ 3:27 pm |

Woman's Place UK

40 posts today

Wow. Thank you. Our open letter to @MayorofLondon protesting the treatment of Joan Smith just reached 4,000 names. We will keep it open for more signatures overnight. If you haven't signed yet you can do it here https://t.co/KQsi9S...

August 21st @ 3:26 pm |

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RT @SikhWomensAid: 📋*CAN YOU HELP US REACH 1000 RESPONSES TO OUR SURVEY?* 📊 Are you a Sikh/Panjabi person living in the UK and over the age of 16? Sikh Women’s Aid would like to hear from you. 1/3 https://t.co/uxXkOa...

August 21st @ 2:59 pm |

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"This decision is clearly political, misogynistic and counter to the aims of the protection of women and girls. It must be reversed." Add your name here https://t.co/KQsi9S... #Labourlosingwomen #WomenWontWheesht ...

August 21st @ 2:51 pm |

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“The fact that this has been done in such an underhand and disrespectful way only adds to the impression that Labour does not respect women who think and act autonomously. Shameful." Add your voice to our open letter to the London Mayor here Thank ...

August 21st @ 1:48 pm |

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"I welcome this chance to show my solidarity with a tireless campaigner for women's rights." You can show your solidarity here https://t.co/KQsi9S... Thank you. #IStandWithJoanSmit... #WomenWontWheesht #Labourlosingwomen

August 21st @ 12:03 pm |

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"Deplatforming, silencing or removing people from posts is not going to make this debate go away Mr Mayor." Let's make sure our concerns are heard in the London Mayor's office - sign here https://t.co/KQsi9S...

August 21st @ 11:15 am |

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"Utterly appalled and angry at this nonsensical decision to dismiss Joan Smith as Co-Chair of #VAWG board when VAWG has massively increased in recent years." Add your name and comment here https://t.co/KQsi9S...

August 21st @ 11:02 am |

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"I am dismayed that my party should be treating feminists & long time activists/scholars regarding VAWG in this manner." Please add your name to our letter supporting Joan Smith https://t.co/KQsi9S... #Labourlosingwomen ...

August 21st @ 10:40 am |

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"The right for women to be provided with someone of the same sex to stand for them against male violence must never be removed leaving us powerless against harm." Add your name to our open letter in support of Joan Smith https://t.co/KQsi9S...

August 21st @ 9:30 am |

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"It is vital that the Mayor's #VAWG Board is properly held to account by experts who are independent of MOPAC." Add your name to our open letter protesting the treatment of Joan Smith by the London Mayor and the importance of independent expert ...

August 21st @ 9:01 am |

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"Astonishing response to a woman who has dedicated her life to helping prevent violence against women and girls. Reinstate her please and apologise." Add your name and comment here https://t.co/KQsi9S...

August 21st @ 8:45 am |

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"What a terrible way to treat a dedicated campaigner on women's rights and what a terrible message to send to women about the importance of our experience and insights." Add your name and comment here https://t.co/KQsi9S...

August 21st @ 8:30 am |

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"It beggars belief that someone with Joan's background in researching and advocating for women's rights should be dropped from this role. Her insight and expertise are need now more than ever." We are close to 4,000 signatures now. Thank you for ...

August 21st @ 8:08 am |

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Dr Edith Irby Jones (1927-2019) US. Cardiologist. Supported by community donations she made headlines as 1st black student admitted to a white medical school in the South. Toured, recruiting for the civil rights movt. Worked to provide medical care ...

August 21st @ 7:20 am |

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Dr Edith Irby Jones (1927-2019) US. Cardiologist. Supported by community donations she made headlines as 1st black student admitted to a white medical school in the South. Toured, recruiting for the civil rights movt. Worked to provide medical care ...

August 21st @ 7:19 am |

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“Many women I have spoken to, including in my own party, have felt prevented from organising around campaigns to preserve or protect their sex-based rights. Many brilliant campaigners have in fact resigned... @ShahrarAli https://t.co/BxzBpa...

August 21st @ 6:29 am |

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RT @LabWomenDec: LWD founder signatory Judith Wright: "The public needs to know that access to single sex spaces and services is under threat. This is not a niche issue." @Keir_Starmer you need to listen to us and our supporters. ...

August 21st @ 6:06 am |

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RT @polblonde: Good morning @MayorofLondon. Could you answer the question @K_IngalaSmith & I put to you last year: do you support the exemptions in the 2010 Equality Act, including on grounds of biological sex in certain circumstances, that you ...

August 21st @ 6:06 am |

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RT @SocialistMandy: I have signed with this comment “Please respond to the legitimate concerns of women. Ignoring safeguarding concerns and replacing Joan Smith will not make them go away. You have a duty to all women to listen.” @SadiqKhan ...

August 21st @ 6:05 am |

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RT @ClaireShrugged: “Who benefits when experts on male violence are shown the door?” @8RosarioSanchez on Joan Smith’s dismissal from London’s Violence Against Women & Girls board, and the scandal around Edinburgh Rape Crisis’ CEO Mridul Wadhwa. ...

August 21st @ 5:06 am |

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Solidarity. Thousands of people are outraged by the way @polblonde has been treated. Women understand only too well that her dismissal typifies the callous disregard meted out to women generally. #WomenWontWheesht https://t.co/LO4XX3...

August 21st @ 5:06 am |

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RT @LabWomenDec: Like so many others, we're furious at the way @polblonde has been treated and the impact her loss will surely have for women and girls in London and beyond. She's shown courage and dignity in speaking out. Solidarity, Joan. ...

August 21st @ 5:03 am |

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RT @BevJacksonAuth: An important letter on the sacking of ⁊@polblonde⁩ by ⁊@SadiqKhan⁩. Why is women’s expertise being trashed and discarded? Why are we not being given the facts? #FactsMatter https://t.co/kHno7l...

August 21st @ 4:55 am |

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RT @ObjectUK: It is outrageous that @SadiqKhan has dismissed feminist trooper Joan Smith from chairing the VAWG board. Please sign this letter to tell him so. We OBJECT to the sexist gender agenda. https://t.co/i1Pr69...

August 21st @ 4:47 am |

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Good morning. Thanks to everyone who has already signed our open letter to the Mayor of London protesting the dismissal of Joan Smith and calling for her reinstatement. We are keeping the letter open over the weekend if you haven't yet signed. ...

August 21st @ 3:45 am |