This new exhibition addresses the critical and artistic innovations that have been made possible through the sustained presence of a feminist space in Leeds. It will focus on the remarkable creative feminist productions that have emerged through the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds, in particular the Pavilion Women’s Photography … [Read more...]
Save women’s refuges – sign the petition
New government funding plans threaten to dismantle our life-saving national network of refuges and put the lives of women and children trying to escape domestic abuse at risk. A Women’s Aid survey of refuge services showed that the proposed new model of funding could force over half of refuges responding to close or reduce their provision – resulting in 4000 more women and … [Read more...]
Peace campaigner Helen John dies
Helen John, peace campaigner, died on 5 November 2017. She was a founder of the Greenham Women’s Peace Camp in 1981, protesting against the deployment of US cruise missiles held at the site. During the 1990s Helen set up a women’s peace camp at the US-run Menwith Hill spy base in West Yorkshire. Her direct action included blocking military bases, transports, spray painting … [Read more...]
Reclaim the Night – Leeds
The first ever Reclaim the Night march took place 40 years ago in Leeds. Today the demand that women have the right to walk safely in the streets at night is as strong as ever. This year's march takes place on Saturday 2 December, meeting at 5.30pm in the square in front of Leeds Central Library, and will be followed by a rally at Leeds Beckett Student Union from 7.30pm to … [Read more...]
WOW – Women of the World Festival returns to Bradford
Southbank Centre's WOW – Women of the World Festival is returning to Bradford on 18 - 19 November to celebrate the achievements of women and girls with an inspiring line-up of over 45 different talks, discussions, performances and workshops. Highlights include: Reni Eddo-Lodge explores issues of eradicated black history, whitewashed feminism, race and class from her book … [Read more...]