Selma James
No shoot to Kill, Justice for Jean Charles de Menezes
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Jean Charles de Menezes in particular his mother… read the full statement here below.
Read More“Shanty Town” at the UNHCR: Global Women’s Strike join protests on European Day of Action for the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers.
An antidote for apathy
Venezuela’s president has achieved a level of grassroots participation our politicians can only dream of Selma James Fri 13 Aug 2004 09.28 BSTFirst published on Fri 13 Aug 2004 09.28 BST Shares0Increasing numbers of people, especially the young, seem disconnected from an electoral process which, they feel, does not represent them. This is part of a general cynicism about…
Read MoreSelma James and Melissa Benn in The Guardian
Gender Home truths for feminists How should the work women do as mothers be rewarded? Selma James and Melissa Benn argue about carers and careers Selma James and Melissa Benn Sat 21 Feb 2004 10.30 GMTFirst published on Sat 21 Feb 2004 10.30 GMT Hi Selma, You were probably as surprised as I was to see recent reports that Michael…
Read MoreCampaign by Black Women for Wages for Housework to stop the PENTA 1 trial.
A Chronology of Injustice: The case of Winston Silcott’s conviction to be overturned
Riveting chronology of events explains why Winston Silcott’s truthful defence was never put to the jury and why after 12 years in prison, the police and media are still pursuing him.
Read MoreStatement: How the Black community is affected by racism from the police, the justice system and the media (1998).
Black Women for Wages for Housework supporting the Anti Apartheid struggle 1986
Black Women for Wages for Housework support the march in 28 June 1986. Breakfast Benefit organised by Black Women for Wages for Housework and Sex Race and Class to raise funds for the Time Off 86 and gather a contingent to go on the Anti Apartheid March. The event was a great success. 28 June…
Read MoreSelma James interviews her friend Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian writer and campaigner for women’s rights, by post in Third World Women’s News, 1986
Protesting against the US bombing of Libya
Joining the mass demonstration outside the US Embassy to protest against the bombing of Libya.
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