Women in London England UK - Guest Information from October 2002

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9th December 2002	Aspects of Citizenship Conference Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1 This conference aims to explore the different aspects of citizenship and enable Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities to participate in crucial policy debates. Web: http://www.rota.org.uk/conference.htm - Email: rota@rota.org.uk Tel: 020 8983 7144 - Fax: 020 8983 7144
9th December 2002	Vigil in support of the Victoria Climbie Family Campaign organised by the Family Foundation Group and Southall Black Sisters is being held outside Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 at 5pm. Followed by a public meeting at 6.30 pm: Race, Child Abuse and the State - Questions of Accountability. Speakers include Francis and Berth Climbie (Victoria's parents), Mor Dioum (Family Foundation Group), Margo Boye-Anawoma (Victoria's parent's counsel), Norman Tutt (Director of Social Services, Ealing). Contact: Southall Black Sisters on 020 8571 9595 or the Family Foundation Group on 020 8571 4121.
7th December 2002	Miss World Contest and Women Living Under Shariah Law in Nigeria NUS Women's Campaign invite you to join 4.30pm - Vigil outside the Nigerian Embassy to demonstrate against the fate of women under Shariah law in Nigeria and Amina Lawal in particular 6.30pm - Demonstration outside Alexandra Palace the venue for the Miss World contest email: nusuk@nus.org.uk
7th December 2002	One Continous Take - Kay Mander's Life In Film (Adele Carroll, 2001, 43 mins) The British Documentary Movement had many contributors, and one who is heard little of, yet whose life has spanned the film industry since the 1930s is Kay Mander. 'One Continuous Take' leads us on an intimate journey through Kay's life and provides a fascinating insight into women's position in the history of British documentary-making. Kay began her film career at Alexander Korda's London Films. In 1937 she became the first woman member of the ACT (Association of Cinematograph Technicians). Attracted to the burgeoning documentary movement's ideals she directed many instructional films, for the Realist Film Unit and the Children's Film Foundation amongst others. In the 1950s, she was McCarthy black-listed, but returned to continuity work - on films such as From Russia with Love (1963) and Fahrenheit 451 (1966) - until the mid-1990s. Now aged 86, Kay lives in Dumfries where she continues to make films. Kay Mander will be in discussion after the screening to discuss her extraordinary career, and will be joined onstage by a contemporary and friend, Oscar-winning cinematographer David Watkin. Curzon Cinema - 10.30am - Ł8.00 - Ł5.00 concessions
4th December 2002	Action Alert: Sex Selection Feminists within HGA want to invite other women to fight against sex selection. We are calling a meeting for all interested women on Wednesday 4th December 2001 at 7pm in the conference room at the Aberdeen Centre, 22-24 Highbury Grove, London N5. The main gate will be locked at that time, so you will have to ring the bell and tell security you are coming to the HGA meeting. There is disabled access to this room and a nearby toilet. Even among feminists there can be differing views about issues of pre-natal testing and intervention, so the first part of the meeting will provide an opportunity for women to explore how they feel about these issues. But the aim of the meeting is to come up with ideas for action and how to effectively publicise our opposition to sex selection. If you would like more info about the sex selection campaign (see statement), or the activities of Human Genetics Alert generally, phone 020 7704 6100, email info@hgalert.org or look at their website http://www.hgalert.org.
3rd December 2002	Justice for Surjit - appeal for support to womens' groups "This mother has vanished. But does anyone care?" Surjit Kaur Athwal is a British Sikh mother missing in India since 3rd December 1998 A 3,000 National Petition to be handed in to the Prime Minister at 2.15pm and then a Candle Vigil at 4.00pm - 10 Downing Street to mark the 4th anniversary of Surjit's sinister 'disappearance' in Panjaab and to highlight the inaction and neglect on the disappearance overseas of a non-white British national - Surjit Kaur Athwal a British Sikh mother from Hayes in west London. See Press Release
2nd December 2002	Missing Young Woman Amnesty International UK in association with Casa Amiga and the London Centre for Personal Safety presents a screening and discussion of the film Since 1993 over 300 women have been murdered in Juarez, Mexico and over 500 women are missing. In a third of the killings, the victims, young women between the ages of 15 and 24 have been raped, mutilated or tortured. In the film 'Missing Young Woman', filmmaker Lourdes Portillo investigates the murders of the women in Juarez. During the eighteen months of filming, 50 women were killed and these shocking deaths and disappearances continue today. A discussion on the film will be chaired by Esther Chavez from the organisation Casa Amiga in Mexico. Esther recently won The Maria Lavalle Urban Prize, a National Award, for her anti-violence work. FREE EVENT from 5 to 7pm - No pre-booking required @ Amnesty International UK Office, 5/8 Hardwick Street. For further information, please contact Amnesty International UK, tel: 020 7417 6365 email: clare.bracey@amnesty.org.uk - This event is kindly supported by Oxfam NB Esther Chaves will also be speaking at the Camden Multi-Agency Domestic Violence Forum Event for 16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women on Tuesday 3rd December from 2-4 pm. Contact ola.onigbinde@camden.gov.uk
25th November to 10th December 2002	16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign (25 November to 10 December) is an organizing strategy by individuals and groups from around the world to call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women. Growing out of the Global Center's first Women's Global Leadership Institute in 1991, the Campaign links violence against women and human rights, emphasizing that all forms of violence, whether perpetrated in the public or private sphere, are a violation of human rights. This year's campaign activities explore the intersection of culture and violence against women because, in all regions of the world, culture has been used by individuals and institutions to support beliefs, norms, practices and institutions that legitimize and perpetuate violence against women. We invite you to join a recently launched 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence electronic discussion taking place to allow activists to collaboratively develop themes and strategies for the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign. If you are interested in joining the 16 days electronic discussion list please contact Lisa Clarke
	25th November is the anniversary of the death of three sisters - Patria, Maria Teresa and Minerva Mirabel, political activists in the Dominican Republic. Latin American and Caribbean Women's Health Network The first White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) was launched in Canada in 1991 after the brutal mass shooting of 14 female students at the University of Montreal. White Ribbon Campaign Canada WOMANKIND Worldwide has drawn these anti-violence initiatives together to launch an international White Ribbon Campaign on International Day Against Violence Against Women - 25th November. They have a downloadable Word document listing events around the country. Some events in Central London are: * 19th November - Songs of the Heart is a benefit concert with Carol Grimes and others. * 25th November - The Clothesline Project in Trafalgar Square * 25th November - Launch of Guide for Employers on Domestic Violence - contact Rebecca Gill as well as other events in different boroughs.
23rd November 2002	National No Sweat conference sweatshops, globalisation and international solidarity 12 to 6 pm at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), central London Speakers include Mexican workers from Kukdong / Mexmode textile factory who fought for, and won, an independent union. The conference aims to bring together campaigns and campaigners from the anti-sweatshop, protest and trade union movements to discuss , train and plan activity through a mixture of speakers, films and practical workshops. Mexican workers Josefina Ponce and Gabriella Cabrera from the Kukdong / Mexmode factory will be speaking, from the CAT workers centre and the SITEMEX independent union that fought for union rights and decent wages against the bosses of a factory that produces for Nike and Reebok, amongst others. Full details: http://www.nosweat.org.uk
21st November 2002	Black Women Entrepreneurs are given routemap to success The National Black Women's Network (NBWN), Lloyds TSB Plc and Business Link for London, the small business advice and support service for the capital, are hosting an essential seminar for women who wish to create, build or manage their forgotten but most powerful asset - their business brand. 'Route map to Success', the third in the series of NBWN's 'Lets Talk Business' seminars, is an opportunity for leading business professionals to share with the audience, techniques on how to develop fresh, smart and innovative ways to build their own unique business brand. Full details
Ongoing	"Women who know the price of conflict so well, are also often better equipped to prevent or resolve it" Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General, 24th October 2000 October 2002: In conflict and post-conflict situations, there are 30 countries and areas, ... See Fact Sheet by Working Group on Women, Peace and Security "There can be no peace without gender equality and no development without both peace and equality." Angela King, Assistant Secretary-General, UN Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women
4th November 2002	Doris Pilkington Garimara Lecture Doris Pilkington Garimara, is the author of 'Follow The Rabbit Proof Fence' on which the new movie Rabbit-Proof Fence is based and tells the true story of three Australian Aboriginal girls forcibly taken from their family during a government programme in the first half of the twentieth century to be trained as domestic workers and integrated into white society. They are part of what is known as the 'Stolen Generations'. The Institute of Archaeology (UCL), in conjunction with the European Network for Indigenous Australian Rights (ENIAR), is hosting the public lecture followed by a reception @ G6 Lecture Theatre, Institute of Archaeology, University College London, 31-34 Gordon Square, WC1H OPY (nearest Underground: Euston or Euston Square) from 6.30 to 7.30pm. ENIAR'S aim is to promote awareness on indigenous issues and also to provide information for Indigenous Australians about Europe and international organisations. To find out more see http://www.eniar.org or email info@eniar.org More about Doris Pilkington Garimara and Rabbit-Proof Fence
Ongoing	Do you have a story to tell? Stonewall is currently preparing for the three major campaigns we expect to be leading after the Queen's speech in November the repeal of Section 28, the abolition of the crime of Gross Indecency and partnership rights. To ensure we have all our ammunition in place to tell MPs and the media about the importance of equality, we need your help. Do you have a story to tell? Have you ever suffered homophobia or been discriminated against as a result of Section 28, the Sexual Offences Bill (which covers gross indecency and buggery) or the lack of equality for partners? Would you be willing to help Stonewall by letting us use your story for our own use, illustrating documents and enforcing arguments, and for use in the media, where human interest stories are often the best way of gaining coverage of these important issues? We can change names to provide anonymity and never release any details to journalists without your permission. If you think you can help in this important way, please call or email helen@stonewall.org.uk for a case study form.
30th October 2002	Emma Humphries Memorial Prize 2002 This annual prize of Ł1,000 will be awarded to a woman/group who has, through writing or campaigning, raised awareness of violence against women and children. If you would like to attend tickets cost Ł25 and include champagne and nibbles. Contact: justiceforwomenlondon@yahoo.co.uk or 020-8374 2984.
29th October 2002	The Sewing Circle has moved to a Tuesday. Ł2 Ladies Only from 7.30 - 11.30pm The Ritzy Cinema Cafe, The Ritzy Cinema, Brixton. The videos will be 'Video 28' by Vera Productions 1988 and 'I'll be here for all time' by Boadicea Films 1985
29th October 2002	Change to the working hours of Parliament - will this make it easier for women to work there The Women's National Commission, the body through which the government makes contact with organisations of women, suggests we lobby our MPs on this key issue of women's equality. The number of women MPs went up significantly in 1997 and has since dropped. The extraordinary working patterns of parliamentarians, developed in the 19th and 20th centuries when MPs were nearly all male, appropriate perhaps to the life-style of a non-executive director, are not easy to reconcile with family life. Robin Cook has proposals for change, to be voted on by the House of Commons next week (29th October), which would improve the representation of women in Parliament. This is a vital step towards improving their representation among higher offices of state, bringing the voice and influence of women into the heart of Government. If you write to or email your MP about this, please send a copy of your letter, and news of any replies you receive, to: Janet Veitch, Women's National Commission, Cabinet Office, 35 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BQ - 0207 276 2550
19th October 2002	Algerian Women organise a Night for Palestine A fabulous musical evening in aid of the Palestinian people Music with Wled Huma, Houriah and Keith, Sahira, DJ Aicha. From 7.00pm Finsbury leisure Centre, Norman Street, London EC1. Tickets Ł10, Ł7 concessions More info from swaswa_alg@hotmail.com
17th October 2002	Black Women entrepreneurs are shown the fast track to success The National Black Women’s Network (NBWN) and Business Link for London, the small business advice and support service for the capital, are hosting an essential seminar for women who have taken the plunge and set out on the complex entrepreneurial road of self-employment. ‘Fast Track to Business Success’, the second in the series of NBWN’s ‘Lets Talk Business’ seminars, will offer tried and tested guidance and support to navigate women through the minefield of start-up and development issues that arise in the early stages of business. Full details
Ongoing	Mothers in exile This new report from the Maternity Alliance based on interviews with 33 women carried out between March and September 2001, paints a devastating picture of the lives of asylum seekers who are pregnant or who have had a baby in England. *Lives on Hold* is available to individuals and voluntary organisations for Ł8.00 and to statutory organisations for Ł10, plus Ł1.50 postage and packing. Full details
8th October 2002	Earlier this year a group of mothers launched a campaign against the Government's plans to deny children seeking asylum the right to go to school with other children, instead forcing them and their families into isolated "Accommodation Centres". We have had a fantastic response with substantial articles in the local press and an article in the Times Education Supplement. Many teachers and headteachers have been glad for the opportunity to express their outrage at this attack on multi-racial, multi-cultural education. We have obviously had an impact on the Lords. As Lady Anelay said, "who can fail to be impressed by the number of teachers and parents who have written . . . to say how they welcome children into their schools?" Briefing and lobby of House of Lords at 6pm (allow 15 minutes to get through security) Moses Room, House of Lords, London - Wheelchair accessible - nearest tube Westminster
October 2002	Black History Month Black History Month Events are listed on Operation Black Vote's website There are pages on BLINK's website about Statistical Information on Black and Minority Ethnic Women and Biographies of Black Women Black History Month at the Science Museum have a number of educational events including the histories of Mary Seacole and Mae Jemison Londonwide events linked to City Hall are listed on the GLA website which also includes a poem by Jean 'Binta' Breeze
	October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Care Breast Cancer Campaign Breakthrough Breast Cancer Campaign Cancer Research UK Download pink ribbon gif for Breast Cancer Awareness
Ongoing	Amina Lawal Must Not Face Death by Stoning Merton Amnesty Group "We hereby uphold the judgment of the (lower) Bakori court that decreed that you be sentenced to death by stoning," the president of the Funtua appeal court told the woman, Amina Lawal 30, on Monday Aug 19, 2002. The sentence was passed on Amina in March 2002 for having a child outside marriage. See: http://www.mertonai.org/amina/ Merton Amnesty Group urges public to write to the governor of Katsina So far 273,792 have signed their Open Letter to the Nigerian President
September 2002 Onwards	Women's Reading Group - Invitation to Join Online Discussion There are many activities that take place at South Bank Women's Centre (Teesside). One of them is the Reading Group. The group regularly choose a book and read it together and then jointly discuss and debate what they have read. This time they are doing it online and they are looking for other women's reading groups to take part. In future any other collaborating groups would be able to have an input in the choice of the book but for this time the book has been selected ("Mouthing The Words" by Camilla Gibb). Reading will commence in September. The South Bank group are not an ICT group and that the process of discussing the book online is a simple as typing in comments and clicking on submit. Go to: http://www.sbwcreading.co.uk If you / your group would like to take part in the online discussion you will need to request a password. You can do this by emailing: s.d.thompson@tees.ac.uk
July to December 2002	Identity Crisis The Home Office has launched a consultation exercise to gauge the public mood on identity cards. During the six-month period, citizens will be able to submit suggestions on what type of card could be introduced; how holders are identified; and the types of services it would access. See: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/cpd/entitlement_cards.pdf
Ongoing	End Child Poverty - Send a Postcard Campaign To send an e-postcard to the Chancellor Gordon Brown go to: http://www.ecpc.org.uk/sendecard.asp End Child Poverty was formed last year by 12 children and family charities. They are: Barnardo's, the Buttle Trust, The Children's Society, Child Poverty Action Group, Family Welfare Association, NSPCC, NCH Action for Children, Save the Children, Children's Rights Alliance for England, the national Council for One Parent Families, the National Children's Bureau and the National Council for Voluntary Childcare Organisations. For more information go to: http://www.ecpc.org.uk
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