From Britain to the Middle East - women fight back! (International Women's Day m
Socialist feminist | 05.03.2012 18:29 | Gender | Iraq | Workers' Movements
A meeting to celebrate International Women's Day, organised by Women's Fightback and the Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq. People of all genders welcome.
7.15pm, Thursday 8 March
Room B102, Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies, Thornaugh Street, London WC1H (Euston, Goodge Street or Russell Square tube)
http://www.facebook.com/events/136085406513957/
Speakers:
Janine Booth, RMT union activist on London Underground and RMT National Exec, London Transport seat (personal capacity)
Houzan Mahmoud, Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq
Dr Sami Zubaida, professor of politics and sociology, University of London
Diba Ali Kani, Association in Support of Women in Iran
(more tbc)
Chair: Esther Townsend, Women's Fightback and Workers’ Liberty
The economic crisis since 2008 has seen both huge attacks on women's rights and the growth of feminist organising and activism as a response. Women have been at the forefront of the protests in Britain, the huge strike waves in Greece, the US, across Europe, and the revolutionary movements still sweeping North Africa and the Middle East.
But we are also under severe threat, from the Tories' cuts and bigoted moralism in Britain to the danger of Islamist counter-revolution in North Africa. At the same time, we face a struggle to make our own movements open, accessible and responsive to women, whether that's the trade unions, Occupy movement, the student movement, or socialist organisations.
Come and join us for an evening of celebration and discussion about the fight for women's liberation today.
We'll also be raising money to support the Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq - the hard work and campaigning they need to continue. Donations welcome.
For more information email
women@workersliberty.org or ring 07883 520 852.
OUFI - http://www.equalityiniraq.com/
Women's Fightback - http://www.facebook.com/groups/197920050262652/
Room B102, Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies, Thornaugh Street, London WC1H (Euston, Goodge Street or Russell Square tube)
http://www.facebook.com/events/136085406513957/ Speakers:
Janine Booth, RMT union activist on London Underground and RMT National Exec, London Transport seat (personal capacity)
Houzan Mahmoud, Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq
Dr Sami Zubaida, professor of politics and sociology, University of London
Diba Ali Kani, Association in Support of Women in Iran
(more tbc)
Chair: Esther Townsend, Women's Fightback and Workers’ Liberty
The economic crisis since 2008 has seen both huge attacks on women's rights and the growth of feminist organising and activism as a response. Women have been at the forefront of the protests in Britain, the huge strike waves in Greece, the US, across Europe, and the revolutionary movements still sweeping North Africa and the Middle East.
But we are also under severe threat, from the Tories' cuts and bigoted moralism in Britain to the danger of Islamist counter-revolution in North Africa. At the same time, we face a struggle to make our own movements open, accessible and responsive to women, whether that's the trade unions, Occupy movement, the student movement, or socialist organisations.
Come and join us for an evening of celebration and discussion about the fight for women's liberation today.
We'll also be raising money to support the Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq - the hard work and campaigning they need to continue. Donations welcome.
For more information email
women@workersliberty.org or ring 07883 520 852. OUFI -
http://www.equalityiniraq.com/ Women's Fightback -
http://www.facebook.com/groups/197920050262652/
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