PinnedImkaaninin our own wordsA 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, 2020Oct 31, 2020
Imkaaninin our own words‘Now more than ever it is crucial that Imkaan exists’: Jashmin Patel is climbing KilimanjaroJashmin Patel, Imkaan’s Sustainability Co-ordinator is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Imkaan.Oct 12, 2018Oct 12, 2018
Imkaaninin our own words‘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, 2018Sep 6, 2018
Imkaaninin our own wordsHear our voices: Latin American women reflect on the hostile environmentWomen in the Latin American community are organising, putting their voices at the forefront in the struggle against the hostile…Aug 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018
Imkaaninin our own wordsSites of resistance: 20 Instagram accounts to inspire your movement-buildingDigital and social media platforms can sometimes be deprioritised and dismissed as ‘lesser’ spaces for resistance and organising…Jul 16, 2018Jul 16, 2018
Imkaaninin our own wordsResisting the surveillance state: #StepUpMigrantWomen demands safe reporting pathwaysIn 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, 2018Jul 10, 2018
Imkaaninin our own wordsThe Importance of Educating Roma Girls: a message to my 16-year-old selfNumbering over 12 million people, the Roma are Europe’s largest ethnic minority. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, we came to Europe…Jul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
Imkaaninin our own wordsThe Long Hard Way: reflections on our role as feminists and activists in structures of powerThis year has been one of such deep damage …. - Cherrie MoragaJul 2, 2018Jul 2, 2018
Imkaaninin our own words#16blogs for #IDEVAW: Why the Human Rights Act is an essential tool for women’s protectionViolence 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, 2017Dec 10, 2017
Imkaaninin our own words#16blogs for #IDEVAW: The critical importance of ‘grassroots-informed’ research‘Get the story right and tell the story well’ (Linda Tuhiwai Smith)Dec 9, 2017Dec 9, 2017