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A few Black History Month things…

As Black History Month draws to a close, we’d like to share works by and/or centred on Black women that have enriched our lives.

Oct 31, 2020

A few Black History Month things…

Oct 31, 2020

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‘Now more than ever it is crucial that Imkaan exists’: Jashmin Patel is climbing Kilimanjaro

Jashmin Patel, Imkaan’s Sustainability Co-ordinator is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Imkaan.

Oct 12, 2018

‘Now more than ever it is crucial that Imkaan exists’: Jashmin Patel is climbing Kilimanjaro

Oct 12, 2018

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‘Local authorities are under pressure to cut costs’: a Liverpool women’s refuge fought back and won

‘Amadudu’ means of colour; our name reflects the communities of Black women who our project represents and prioritises. We are a refuge…

Sep 6, 2018

‘Local authorities are under pressure to cut costs’: a Liverpool women’s refuge fought back and won

Sep 6, 2018

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Hear our voices: Latin American women reflect on the hostile environment

Women in the Latin American community are organising, putting their voices at the forefront in the struggle against the hostile…

Aug 16, 2018

Hear our voices: Latin American women reflect on the hostile environment

Aug 16, 2018

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Sites of resistance: 20 Instagram accounts to inspire your movement-building

Digital and social media platforms can sometimes be deprioritised and dismissed as ‘lesser’ spaces for resistance and organising…

Jul 16, 2018

Sites of resistance: 20 Instagram accounts to inspire your movement-building

Jul 16, 2018

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Resisting the surveillance state: #StepUpMigrantWomen demands safe reporting pathways

In the UK, the term ‘hostile environment’ describes a web of policies, practices and attitudes which pursue a stated aim to make life as…

Jul 10, 2018

Resisting the surveillance state: #StepUpMigrantWomen demands safe reporting pathways

Jul 10, 2018

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The Importance of Educating Roma Girls: a message to my 16-year-old self

Numbering over 12 million people, the Roma are Europe’s largest ethnic minority. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, we came to Europe…

Jul 6, 2018

The Importance of Educating Roma Girls: a message to my 16-year-old self

Jul 6, 2018

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The Long Hard Way: reflections on our role as feminists and activists in structures of power

This year has been one of such deep damage …. - Cherrie Moraga

Jul 2, 2018

The Long Hard Way: reflections on our role as feminists and activists in structures of power

Jul 2, 2018

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#16blogs for #IDEVAW: Why the Human Rights Act is an essential tool for women’s protection

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains one of the most widespread and pervasive human rights issues in the UK, and so the context…

Dec 10, 2017

#16blogs for #IDEVAW: Why the Human Rights Act is an essential tool for women’s protection

Dec 10, 2017

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#16blogs for #IDEVAW: The critical importance of ‘grassroots-informed’ research

‘Get the story right and tell the story well’ (Linda Tuhiwai Smith)

Dec 9, 2017

#16blogs for #IDEVAW: The critical importance of ‘grassroots-informed’ research

Dec 9, 2017

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UK-based, Black feminist, umbrella organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls. RTs ≠ endorsement. imkaan.org.uk

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