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debate, discuss, develop
a 3D look at feminism in London
10am - 5.30pm, Saturday 11 October 2008  |
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Feminism in London 08 is a one-day conference on feminism in
London
. With a theme of "the power of women", the day will feature some of the many feminist activist groups that are campaigning in and around London. There will be talks, workshops and a chance to network. The event is for women and pro-feminist men. And afterwards there will be a fundraising comedy night at a pub nearby. |
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Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL – view map
Nearest tube: Holborn
Admission: £3 waged, £1 students and unwaged
Register now: Fill in the registration form
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Speakers |
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Rania Khan, Labour Councillor, campaigner against lapdancing clubs in East London |
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Awet Yohans from Forward UK |
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Marjorie Nshemere Ojule from Women for Refugee Women |
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Finn Mackay, founder of the London Feminist Network |
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One of the organisers of Million Women Rise |
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Sasha Rakoff from Object |
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Helen Atkins from the Poppy Project |
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Louise Hutchins from the Abortion Rights |
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Kate Smurthwaite (compere) |
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Workshops |
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What's wrong with pornography? |
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Masculinities in 'peace' and war: what's the connection? facilitated by Cynthia Cockburn |
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Objectification: What's It To You? |
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Media training |
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill: A briefing by Abortion Rights |
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Women and the UK asylum system |
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Feminism and Climate Change |
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♦ Some workshops may be for women only ♦ The organisers reserve the right to refuse admission ♦
♦ No filming or photography without permission ♦
Photo from Million Women Rise courtesy of Jess McCabe, Editor at The F Word
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