During the lockdown, I came across many posts, jokes and comics on social media. I realised that women have become the subject of sniggers and ridicule during the pandemic, whilst this pandemic has also been used as another method to discriminate and abuse women. I choose one of the ‘funny jokes’ from Facebook and shared theContinue reading “The stranger at home by Kani Kamil”
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In conversation with… Veronika, about learning and recognising power
I now recognise I can do something Right now, I find myself in a position of power and privilege.The power of my word, access to relevant technology and information.Privilege of education and opportunities connected to the colour of my skin and of living in a democracy where elected representatives can be held accountable. Blimey! It’sContinue reading “In conversation with… Veronika, about learning and recognising power”
A Making Spaces workshop: The Sisterhood Salon
The Sisterhood Salon hosted a writing workshop in collaboration with Feminist Spaces (UK) and Yalla Feminists (US & Lebanon). This was specifically for feminists in lockdown. We welcomed women and non-binary individuals to a guided poetry session exploring pandemic. Led by Lisa Luxx, the attendees practised poetic rhythm, imagery and form. Then came together andContinue reading “A Making Spaces workshop: The Sisterhood Salon”
Feminist Spaces stands with #BlackLivesMatter
Feminist Spaces writes this in direct response to and solidarity with the uprisings against the state-sanctioned killing of George Floyd and the continued violence around the world which endangers Black lives. We give our support to and stand alongside #BlackLivesMatter. Feminist Spaces is a small network of women from around the world. We contribute toContinue reading “Feminist Spaces stands with #BlackLivesMatter”
Making Feminist Spaces – a picture by Candice Purwin
Candice Purwin, illustrator and writer, joined us for the first Feminist Spaces event on the 19th of March, 2019. Candice sketched our workshops, conversations, ideas and questions from the day, and created this picture for our project. You can find Candice on her on her website: candicepurwin.com Making Feminist Spaces
The Common Language of She – a poem by Lisa Luxx
Lisa Luxx, queer writer, performer, essayist and activist, joined us in our Feminist Space on the 2nd of July for our second workshop. Lisa crafted a poem for Feminist Spaces. You can listen to Lisa’s reading of the poem, and read the poem, below. You can also find Lisa on twitter: @lisaluxx and here onContinue reading “The Common Language of She – a poem by Lisa Luxx”
Second Feminist Spaces workshop: 2nd Jul. 2019
Feminist Spaces hosts face-to-face workshops that bring people together with a range of diverse and allied individuals and projects. These workshops are by invitation only, in order to create safe(r) spaces in which to explore our lived experiences of occupying hostile environments and to articulate some of the opportunities and challenges of creating feminist spaces. WeContinue reading “Second Feminist Spaces workshop: 2nd Jul. 2019”
In conversation with… Runak Faraj, from the Women’s Media and Culture Organization
Feminist Spaces Part of the work of Feminist Spaces is to create new places where feminist voices can be heard. The virtual space of this website is a place where feminist groups and projects share their stories. These projects are not funded by Feminist Spaces, but their stories are shared here to raise awareness andContinue reading “In conversation with… Runak Faraj, from the Women’s Media and Culture Organization”
First Feminist Spaces workshop: 19th Mar. 2019
Feminist Spaces hosts face-to-face workshops that bring people together with a range of diverse and allied individuals and projects. These workshops are by invitation only, in order to create safe(r) spaces in which to explore our lived experiences of occupying hostile environments and to articulate some of the opportunities and challenges of creating feminist spaces.Continue reading “First Feminist Spaces workshop: 19th Mar. 2019”
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