Press Release via UK Uncut

Seventy activists from feminist groups, Occupy, UK Uncut, Solidarity Federation and Disabled People Against Cuts have today occupied London’s historic Women’s Library in a daring bid to save it from closure.

In a secret action, a small group of women from the specially-formed Reclaim It! group led the take-over of the library in central London at 1.30pm. Within minutes they were joined by a larger crowd of protestors who had been led to the location by the organisers from two meeting points.

A Passage Through Time, Looking Back To Look Forward, Women In Herstory An afternoon in March to celebrate women’s history month.

Sunday March 17th
The Dragon Hall
17 Stukeley Street, WC2B 5LT
3pm ~ 7pm

We will take you on a journey back to tell a little about the other side of history. Her-story will look at how women activists over the years have used art as a tool to campaign for social changes. And how activists have used imaginative means on many levels to flout conventions, to make a stand, to create change.
“Noted, eminent historian Keanu Smurthwaite (absolutely no relation to feminist comedian Kate) presents a brief history of dissemblance, of women who have disguised themselves as men A Passage Through Time, Looking Back To Look Forward, Women In Herstory An afternoon in March to celebrate women’s history month.

Sunday March 17th
The Dragon Hall
17 Stukeley Street, WC2B 5LT
3pm ~ 7pm

We will take you on a journey back to tell a little about the other side of history. Her-story will look at how women activists over the years have used art as a tool to campaign for social changes. And how activists have used imaginative means on many levels to flout conventions, to make a stand, to create change.
“Noted, eminent historian Keanu Smurthwaite (absolutely no relation to feminist comedian Kate) presents a brief history of dissemblance, of women who have disguised themselves as men.n.


http://womenshistorymonthuk.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/a-passage-through-time-looking-back-to-look-forward-women-in-herstory/

https://www.facebook.com/events/245791658888290/

Women in Black vigil to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan Women’s Uprising, March 12th Our vigil is to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan women’s uprising, and to mark our objection to ongoing gender specific abuses happening in occupied Tibet. Notably, gender specific torture, forced abortions and sterilisations. The vigil will happen on Tuesday March 12th, at the Edith Cavell statue, opposite the entrance to the National Portrait Gallery, between 5pm~6pm

March 12th is the anniversary of the Tibetan Women’s Uprising. On this day in 1959 thousands of women gathered on the ground called Dri-bu-Yul-Khai Thang in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. This demonstration – Women’s Uprising Day – in and act of spontaneous non violent resistance to the occupation of Tibet by the Chinese Communist Party.

Chinese authorities responded by resorting to brute force and arrested the leaders of the movement and many other innocent women. They were sentenced to indefinite prison terms, and many of them were mercilessly beaten to death. However, these repressive measures did not dampen the women’s courage. They did not let themselves be cowered by the Chinese.

The events of this day lead to the birth of the Tibetan Women’s Association. A main objective of the Tibetan Women’s Association is to promote awareness at the local and international level of human rights abuses in Tibet. TWA has also initiated projects to address the various social welfare, educational and environmental needs of the exile community.

CARING FOR MYSELF IS NOT SELF-INDULGENCE, IT IS SELF
PRESERVATION AND THAT IS AN ACT OF POLITICAL WARFARE

Audre Lorde

MILLION WOMEN RISE HAVE SOME
GOOD NEWS!

At a time when male violence against women and
children is in particularly sharp focus, we are
launching a fierce and hopeful new project….

MWR PROJECT SPACE

We have the use of a new premises!
213b Blackstock Road, N5 2LL
We are setting up the space to offer support services, holistic treatments, campaigning and social space for women to use.
We offer the invitation to use the building to all women and girls.

Please come and help spread the word.

MWR MARCH SATURDAY 9th MARCH 2013

We are using the MWR Project as a base to prepare for the Million Women Rise March on Saturday 9th March. Please do come and help - there’s lots to do!! Placard making, leaflet distribution, stewarding, t-shirt printing (and ironing), fundraising and many other tasks! Your support is very welcome and needed. 

Please contact Donna on 07767766351 or Sharon on 07984370356 
email mail@millionwomenrise.com

TOGETHER WE CAN END MALE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS


We need your generosity and for you to help spread the word about our fundraising campaign.
We welcome one-off donations or regular direct debits.
£1 per month from all our supporters would make all the difference to our campaign.

If you would like to make a donation please click here to visit our DONATE AND SUPPORT PAGE

TO ALL OUR SISTERS AROUND THE WORLD IN STRENGTH AND SOLIDARITY

ONE LOVE X

 Join Million Women Rise and Common Cause UK (Platform for Congolese Women in UK) every other friday from 25th January 2013 for a peaceful vigil at the Edith Cavell Statue, opposite the door of the National Portrait Gallery, St.Martin’s Place, London WC2 The next one is on Friday 25th January  The vigil is to remember all the women and children who have been murdered and affected at the hands of multinational corporation sponsored militarism /male violence in the DRCongo. Congolese women are opposing and denouncing the Balkanisation of the DRCongo. 

There will be a vigil every fortnight Friday from the 25th January .  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEkBOeV6S38    Please find attached flyer for circulation.
 
Please find below images of previous vigils
 
Women's Vigil  for peace in the DRCongo. 11th January 2013 from 6.30-8.00pm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3q0-rIQtOQ&feature=youtu.be
 
http://www.demotix.com/news/1723817/million-women-rise-protest-violence-against-women-dr-congo-london/all-media
 
Women's Vigil for Peace in DRCongo  Friday 28th December 
http://t.co/OxPI6JM8 


Women's Vigil 21st Dec 2012.mp4” — Join Million Women Rise and Common Cause UK (Platform for Congolese Women in the UK)...
http://youtu.be/ie3uxjNUtHg 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfBef_9Bi88&sns=em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMpiIPGRG48

In sisterhood and solidarity


Million Women Rise ask you to forward the following letter to your local Member of Parliament (MP) and this link to your contact to sign the petition to end this violence http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/42437


We will be there from 6pm till 8.30pm.


For more information on how to end rape in the DRC click here 

Women in Black holds vigils every Wednesday between 6-7 pm at the Edith Cavell Statue, opposite the door of the National Portrait Gallery, St.Martin’s Place, London WC2.

The vigils are silent, women-only and if possible we wear black.

Donations for leaflets etc most welcome.

Women in Black, c/o The Maypole Fund, PO Box 14072, London N16 5WB

http://www.womeninblack.org.uk