“Honour Killings”: what do we know, how do we know it, and what can we do? – LFn – 14th May 2011
The London Feminist Network is pleased to announce its next feminar (feminist seminar!) on Saturday 14th May, 2pm. This feminar intends to raise awareness of “honour” killings among feminists, to educate and inform, and thereby generate support and action.
What do we know?
Speakers will give an overview of the important work they do helping women and raising awareness of “honour” killings, from the perspective of their experience, their organisation and their academic work.
How do we know it?
A thread running through the session will be about the media representation of “honour” killings, looking at how they are represented and, therefore, how the majority of people learn about and form opinions on this issue.
What can we do?
Speakers will tell us about their activism and the work of organisations who help women and families affected by “honour” killings, and let us know how women in London can help.
SPEAKERS:
We’re privileged to have a number of expert speakers taking part:
* Sumanta Roy & Lia Latchford, Imkaan (http://www.imkaan.org.uk)
* Dr Eylem Atakav, School of Film and Television Studies, University of East Anglia (http://www.uea.ac.uk/ftv/People/Academic/Eylem+Atakav)
* Houzan Mahmoud, Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (http://houzanmahmoud.blogspot.com/)
* Diana Nammi, Iranian & Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (http://www.ikwro.org.uk | http://www.stophonourkillings.com)
DATE:
Saturday 14th May 2011, 2pm-4.30pm (please arrive for a 2pm start)
VENUE:
Tindlemanor, 52-54 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8RT
Nearest tube: Old Street (Northern Line)
ACCESS:
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
CHILDCARE:
Women with children are very welcome to this event. There is a room adjacent to the meeting room where older children can read or do colouring, or where parents / carers can look after babies and small children.
REFRESHMENTS:
light refreshments will be available.
HOW MUCH:
We will be asking for suggested donations towards venue costs etc of £2-£5 based on what you can afford, please feel free to give what you can.
RSVP:
Please email Ifeatu to reserve your place:
NB: This event is women-only.
Read about previous LFN feminars on this page: http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/lfn-events/feminars
