Archive for month: April, 2010

SWAP Campaign – reducing the number of women in prison – Women in Prison

9 April, 2010 (16:35) | Notices | By:

Join the SWAP Campaign in calling on all parties to commit to halving the number of women in prison. SWAP (Supporting Women – Against Prison) is led by a coalition of organisations (including Women in Prison) working with women in the criminal justice system. Together we have written a manifesto to reduce the number of [...]

David Cameron calls for a cut in abortion time limit: Abortion Rights responds

9 April, 2010 (16:19) | Notices | By:

Abortion Rights rejects David Cameron’s call for a reduction in the abortion time limit. His proposal, reported in the Catholic Herald newspaper, disregards current medical opinion and scientific evidence and threatens to undermine a crucial right for British women. Foetal viability was rigorously examined by the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology [...]

Take on a new challenge – run 10k for Refuge! – 31st May 2010

9 April, 2010 (15:34) | Events | By:

Refuge is offering its supporters the opportunity to take up one of our limited number of places to take part in the fantastic BUPA London 10,000 10k race on Bank Holiday Monday 31 May. Whether you run, walk or crawl the course, we would be delighted to have you on our team! The BUPA London [...]

Free Seminar: Ending Commercial Sexual Exploitation – Tackling Demand for Prostitution – ROW – 20th April 2010

9 April, 2010 (15:22) | Events | By:

On 1 April 2010, the Policing and Crime Act 2009 entered into force. Rights of Women (ROW) invites you to come and hear from a panel of leading practitioners and campaigners working on this issue to find out why this change in legislation is a victory for the rights of women and a crucial step [...]

Feminism in London 2010 – London Feminist Network – 23rd October 2010

9 April, 2010 (15:04) | Events | By:

Feminism in London 2010 10am-5pm, Saturday 23 October Friends Meeting House 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ Nearest tube: Euston Whether you’re new to feminism or a seasoned campaigner, come and join us at Feminism in London 2010, a one day conference organised by the London Feminist Network. The day is open to women and [...]

Women in Publishing Event on Poetry on Wednesday 14th April 2010

9 April, 2010 (14:48) | Events | By:

Women in Publishing Event Wed 14 April 2010 – Poetry Join us at The Savoy Tup function room in London for the April meeting. Our topic this month is poetry, with Anna McKerrow, Sue Sims and Azadeh Taj. Anna McKerrow studied for a BA in English Literature at the University of the West of England [...]