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Countdown to International Women’s Day 2012 begins!

We’re gearing up for International Women’s Day 2012! We will march on Saturday 10th March, meeting at 12 noon Behind  St George’s Plateau in the Peace Gardens. Bring your banners, whistles, drums, children, grannies, sisters and friends! After making our … Continue reading

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MWM are back for 2012! We’re planning an International Women’s Day demonstration in the centre of Liverpool on Saturday 10th March, starting at St George’s Plateau (opposite Lime Street Station) at 12 noon.  This will be followed by a public … Continue reading

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Take Back the Tech

An excellent campaign to tackle sexism and gender based violence in cyberspace: http://takebackthetech.net/ As we make an effort to reclaim our streets to feel safe in our ‘real world’ environment we can do the same online.    

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Funding for Organisations Tackling Violence Against Women and Children

Check out this grant opportunity to help tackle violence against women  Funding for Organisations Tackling Violence Against Women and Children Tuesday, 23 November 2010 The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals under the Daphne III Programme 2007 … Continue reading

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Women’s International Centre for Economic Development Event

The Women’s International Centre for Economic cordially invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day by attending our 3rd Annual Lecture “Developing Women’s Entrepreneurial Talent”   Presented by Professor Colette Henry and joining us for the Inauguration of Councillor Flo Clucas … Continue reading

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Rape Survey; some thoughts.

A much-reported website out this week claimed that half of London’s women believe a rape victim should accept some responsibility for the crime if she goes back to a man’s house. I’m on placement this week at a radio station … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day March

International Women’s Day March Saturday 6th March 2010 2.30pm assemble St Georges Plateau, Liverpool March leaves at 3pm All women & their families welcome This is an open event Spread the word, feel free to print out posters/flyers etc! Click … Continue reading

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Next Meeting Tue 16th Feb 2010

Merseyside Women’s Movement Meeting    Tuesday 16th February 2010 Prompt start at 5.30pm, finished by 7pm WHISC, 120 Bold Street Agenda Reclaim the Night/Day March Update – Cath & Becky That Takes Ovaries Update – Nina METAL Art Exhibition Update … Continue reading

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Rebel rants: Germaine Greer

Feminist legend Gremiane Greer comes to Liverpool! Don’t miss out Tickets for Germaine Greer are selling fast so don’t miss out. See below for details and to book online. Writing on the Wall celebrates 10 years as a radical cutting … Continue reading

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Forthcoming meeting – Wednesday 5th August 2009 5-7pm @ mello mello, 40-42 Slater Street, Liverpool

Our next meeting will cover our up-coming activities for autumn and beyond, including: Anti-rape campaign focussing on men’s attitudes and the law That Takes Ovaries Working with homeless women at the Basement Violence Against Women Conference Website I hope you … Continue reading

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