Archive for March 2021
Statement: The Community Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) Collective in Thailand statement on International Women’s Day
We demand an end to State Violence and for a new government – the government we all deserve. The Community Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) Collective in Thailand statement on International Women’s Day Over one hundred years ago when women in Russia, and in the US took to the streets, giving birth to International Women’s…
Read MoreCNJ: We will be honouring mothers, as care-givers, on International Women’s Day
04 March, 2021 • ON March 8 International Women’s Day, despite the pandemic, women are involved in many life-changing struggles around the world. In Haiti, Myanmar and Thailand millions risk their lives protesting the dictatorships. In India millions are protesting laws which would put all farmland in the hands of multinationals, including Monsanto and its…
Read MoreEvent: Selma James speaking at Wages for Housework symposium
Dear friends, Please see below the e-poster for the Symposium “Debates For And Against Wages For Housework”, being held on-line, 4-6 March. Selma will be speaking on Saturday 6 March, 9-11am UK time (14.30-16.30 IST).Registration link is here. Details of the full programme for the three days are in the attached pdf. Please share and…
Read MoreEvent: Remembering Berta Cáceres, 8 March
Dear friends, We are forwarding information (below) about an 8 March International Women’s Day event 3-4.30pm (UK time) in memory of Berta Cáceres. Her daughter Bertha Zuñiga Cáceres will be speaking. Please share and circulate with your networks, thank you. Global Women’s Strike This International Women’s Day we remember Berta Cáceres, Indigenous leader and environmental…
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