RT @FiLiA_charity: "But despite all that [fundamentalist Christian religious uprising, misogynist racist policies of Brazilian state] we continue to fight for women's rights. No one can stop our spring" Yasmin Morais @VulvaNegra #FiLiA2021 | ...
"Although we have experienced fantastic advances in some segments in the past, the fundamentalist Christian religious uprising coupled with the misogynist and racist policies of the Brazilian state has drastically undermined some of these advances. ...
RT @WomanchesterMMN: A picture of these amazing #HeartsForMurderedW... have just been sent to us, created by @cait_hatstand; her medium is recycled drinks cans. This project is both heartbreaking & beautiful, bringing together women in ...
RT @cait_hatstand: #HeartsForMurderedW... #FiLiA2021 #sisterhood #Solidarity https://t.co/QNbNub...
RT @FiLiA_charity: "It's not a choice between "be nice or be horrid." It's a choice between "be obedient or be honest." @cwknews @Transgendertrd #FiLiA2021 | 16th-17th October | Portsmouth https://t.co/X6dOC6... https://t.co/XMZKqh...
"It's not a choice between "be nice or be horrid." It's a choice between "be obedient or be honest." Stephanie Davies-Arai Transgender Trend #FiLiA2021 | 16th-17th October | Portsmouth http://www.filia.or...
RT @NataliePage31: If your kids are over 13 years old, and have returned to your care after suffering a failed transfer of residence to the other parent, as a result of parental alienation allegations, we need to hear from you! Head to this link and ...
RT @FiLiA_charity: Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta Labrys Lit is a book group run by, for, and about lesbians. with Claire Heuchan #LesbianOnly #LabrysLit | 26th September | 4:30pm BST Register: https://t.co/zKRz5E...
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta Labrys Lit is a book group run by, for, and about lesbians. with Claire Heuchan #LesbianOnly #LabrysLit | 26th September | 4:30pm BST Register: https://bit.ly/Labr...
RT @FiLiA_charity: "We need to remind ourselves of what was possible, in order to make it possible again. Whatever obstacles are put in our way, it is increasingly urgent to make a new world for women and girls." Elaine Hutton #FiLiA2021 | 16-17th ...
"We need to remind ourselves of what was possible, in order to make it possible again. Whatever obstacles are put in our way, it is increasingly urgent to make a new world for women and girls. Again. Activism comes in waves." Elaine Hutton #FiLiA2021 ...
Betye Saar: the brilliant artist who reversed and radicalised racist stereotypes
'To me, Saar’s work always brings to mind the popular social media hashtag #BlackGirlMagic, which spotlights Black women’s resilience, giftedness and power. “Yeah, I have that reputation,” Saar says.' https://t.co/zkTcTC...
CervicalCheck: 310 women take legal route despite pledges they can avoid court, Dáil hears
'Despite initial pledges from the previous government that mediation would be provided for women who had been affected by the #CervicalCheck programme, some are still choosing the legal route.' https://t.co/6t4lVf...
No Laughing Matter: Women Clowns Battle Sexism
'Despite the strong network, female clowns still have to prove their expertise, particularly when confronting complex themes. Most ... don’t have much in terms of resources or infrastructure.' https://t.co/btD2PM...
Number of women serving life sentences without parole has surged over the past decade, report shows
'That means nearly 2,000 women now serving life-without-parole sentences can expect to die in prison, according to the report released Wednesday. These "excessive" punishments contradict international human rights standards' #WomenInPrison ...
Wonder Women
'Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened; it was actually the 103rd time it has happened at the FIJI fraternity house since 2015. ... the fraternity has a “rape floor” The idea is once a girl enters she has given her consent.' ...
Uma Thurman recounts her abortion as a teen in essay condemning Texas ban
“I am grief-stricken, as well, that the law pits citizen against citizen, creating new vigilantes who will prey on these disadvantaged #women, denying them the choice not to have children they are not equipped to care for ..." Uma Thurman ...
What women see when they look at Gabby Petito
'A recent report from the Violence Policy Center found that in 2018 Black women were murdered by men at a rate nearly three times higher than White women. And yet their deaths aren't reported in the press nearly as regularly.' #racism ...
JENNI MURRAY: We didn't fight for equality only to be erased
'We’ve fought long and hard for respect for our #sex, not our #gender and I, for one, will never give up. I’m a #woman and a #mother. No more steps back, please.' By @whjm who we are delighted will be speaking at #FiLiA2021 https://t.co/RxL0Xp...