RASA Funding cuts
RASA Merseyside has recived news of devastating fundings cuts, thier statement is below: “RASA Liverpool is absolutely horrified after receiving notification from Liverpool City Council that their ISVA funding for sexual violence survivors from 01-04-11 has been withdrawn completely, while claimimg that they aim to protect the most vulnerable in their budget cuts. In 2010, … Read more
Fundrasing Event for ‘That Takes Ovaries!’ 22 Feb
Come and Join us for an evening of documnetaries, live music and fund raising fun! oh and cake. Music includes Jo Bywater. 7.30 onwards in ‘the Box’ at FACT, Wood Street. All money raised will go towards Merseyside Women’s Movement’s porduction of ‘That Takes Ovaries!’ which is raising money for RASA and Sreepur Village.
Update on the licensing of Lap dancing clubs
It has been resolved that the Sex Establishment Licensing Policy be recommended to full Council for approval. The full minutes can be Found here: http://councillors.liverpool.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=502&MId=10795&Ver=4 However many issues still remain, particularly that of a gender specific impact; the imagery and ethos of these establishments bear a much greater effect on how women are percived and … Read more
What’s on Feb – March 2011
Whilst we’re busy finalising our plans for International Women’s Day please check out what other local groups are up to: International Slavery Museum Film Club : International Women’s Day Wednesday 2nd March 2-5 pm Celebrating Women In Film – International Womens Day Learn about female film stars, Hattie McDaniels to Dorothy Dandridge who inspired such … Read more
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.
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 – 13. Purpose: The overall aim of Daphne III is to contribute to the protection … Read more
That Takes Ovaries!
The sold out sensation is back! Please see our ‘Ovaries’ paage for more details
Discussion at Nerve Centre ‘I Shall not Hate’
Please join us at the Nerve Centre Renshaw st; Thu 26th Aug 3-5 pm for an informal discussion on lap dancing / billboards / advertising as sexual exploitation / as the wrap-around, all pervasive and accelerating, misogynist visual culture that provides the backdrop to all our lives and relationships in the city-region. This is an … Read more
Anti Fascist event
LIVERPOOL CROWN COURT CASE RE BNP MEMBER PETER TIERNY - MONDAY 15thMARCH 9am There is a very important court case being held at Liverpool Crown Court which starts on Monday 15th March when Peter Tierney an active BNP member faces charges of assault. Again, a leading member of MCARF and two others are key witnesses. … Read more
International Women’s Day event : Wirral Change
Friday 5th March Wirral Mteropolitan College Conway Park Birkenhead CH41 4NT 10am-3pm Lots of FREE activities SEe PDF flyer for more details
