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Global Women's Strike

Global Women’s Strike is an international multiracial network campaigning for recognition and payment for all caring work for people and planet - a Care Income. It is co-ordinated by the International Wages for Housework Campaign and was launched by Selma James in 1972.

Statement: End Police Rape, Brutality, Killings In Nigeria. #Endsars

By Global Women's Strike | 4th November 2020

In blatant disregard for the lives of fellow African people, Nigerian police are attacking protesters, but we are heartened at the bravery and determination of people in the massive protests against police killing and brutality and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).  The movement in support of the uprising in Nigeria is growing worldwide. We are…

Event: How the Mangrove Nine Won

By Global Women's Strike | 3rd November 2020

Available to watch until 11 January 2021 here:UK: https://bit.ly/36CsQimUS: https://bit.ly/2X5ieUK A fundraiser for Haiti Emergency Relief Fund How the Mangrove Nine Won Steve McQueen’s ground-breaking BBC1 Small Axe series has brought the story of the Mangrove Nine to public attention. Watch how their historic trial against police racism was won in two compelling accounts by protagonists:…

Why we as Caregivers will BUMP TRUMP OUT!

By Global Women's Strike | 2nd November 2020

For US election, to check your ballot status and other voter info: https://vote.com or your state elections website. Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE

Voting is Power, We Make Change from the Bottom Up

By Global Women's Strike | 31st October 2020

For the US election. To check your ballot status and other voter info: vote.com  Election Protection hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE

Please act now to prevent another killing of land rights defenders in Thailand

By Global Women's Strike | 20th October 2020

Dear Friends, The mass movement in Thailand has been in the news, representing many grassroots sectors and struggles. Thank you for responding to their call to save the life of Mr. Lertsak Kumkongsak, an important contributor to the struggle for justice for decades​. He has continued to be active with the anti-mining movement despite death…

An anti-racist booklist for our times

By Global Women's Strike | 18th October 2020

Sex, Race and Class – The Perspective of Winning A Selection of Writings, 1952-2011  Selma James    Foreword Marcus Rediker, Introduction Nina López    PM Press, 2012.  £12 “Selma James is a treasure . . . one of the key political thinkers and activists of our times.” Marcus Rediker, The Slave Ship. “It’s time to acknowledge…

Event: Care During COVID-19

By Global Women's Strike | 17th October 2020

Political Freshers’ Week: Care During COVID-19 Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6 PM UTC+01 – 7:30 PM UTC+01 Hosted by Cambridge SU Women’s Campaign and Cambridge University Justice 4 Workers Campaign Online Event This Political Freshers’ Week, the Women’s Campaign and Justice 4 Workers Cambridge have teamed up with Global Women’s Strike to discuss one of the most…

GWS at Anarchist Bookfair 2020

By Global Women's Strike | 17th October 2020

Join our online workshop: A Care Income for People & Planet! Sunday 18 Oct, 3-4pm https://anarchistbookfair.london/event/Care_Income Why a CARE INCOME?  Every day and in every emergency, unwaged or low waged caregivers, mostly women, often immigrant women, struggle to protect and care for people of every age and condition. But this work is not considered part of…

CNJ: Calvin Bungisa: It’s time we had justice, says mother

By Global Women's Strike | 15th October 2020

15 October, 2020 — By Bronwen Weatherby THE mother of a young man killed by a group of masked men last year said she missed her “lovely boy” every day as she described the devastation his death has wreaked on her family. In her first interview, Celine Nzuzi said the community needed justice for her son, Calvin…

Press: Calvin Bungisa: It’s time we had justice, says mother

By Global Women's Strike | 15th October 2020

Celine Nzuzi gives first interview THE mother of a young man killed by a group of masked men last year said she missed her “lovely boy” every day as she described the devastation his death has wreaked on her family. In her first interview, Celine Nzuzi said the community needed justice for her son, Calvin…