| Info from the Global Women’s Strike: The Wages for Housework Campaign is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of events, in person and online, and the launch of our community archives. More info here. Next event: The Global Women’s Strike Experience – Part 1 Australia, Ireland, Kenya, Quebec, Singapore, Thailand, UK When: Saturday 28 May, 2-4pm, in person Where: Bishopsgate Institute, London EC2M 4QH. Access info below. Speakers: CRISSIE AMISS, UK: Global Women Against Deportation (GWAD), Women Against Rape, Women of Colour Global Women’s Strike (GWS) CHARLOTTE LEE, Singapore/UK: International Prostitutes Collective, GWS LIZ HILTON, Australia/Thailand: Empower, Community Women Human Rights Defenders Collective, GWS BENOIT MARTIN, Quebec/UK: Payday – a network of men campaigning with GWS LU NJOKI, Kenya/UK: All African Women’s Group, GWAD, Women of Colour GWS MAGGIE RONAYNE, Ireland: NUI Galway, trade unionist, GWS Chairing: NIKI ADAMS, UK: English Collective of Prostitutes, GWS Followed by Q&A Some panellists have been with WFH/GWS for years while others are newer members. They bring their experiences of organizing as part of an international network with a shared perspective. How has this changed their lives? Address and access: Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QH. Info here. Near Liverpool St Station. Access: https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/visit/access-info-and-facilities Parking is very limited around Liverpool St Station red route. If Brushfield St Blue Badge bays are full, more spaces further away at 3-6 Steward St, London E1 6FQ via Commercial St. Contact us if you need more info. Recording will be available online after the event. |