ARF at the Anarchist Bookfair October 14, 2009
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Our sister organisation Autonomous Radical Feminists will be at this year’s Anarchist Bookfair; read all about it here.
Feminism in London 09 October 14, 2009
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APL had a stall at FiL09 on Saturday, and it was a great day!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions and pick up our leaflets.
Turn your back on page 3 August 16, 2009
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Another from the F-Word today. Francine Hoenderkamp has an article up explaining the background to her Turn your back on page 3 campaign, including her meeting with Clare Short.
“Can this be eradicated?” I immediately asked. Clare seemed positive that it could be, and surprisingly enough she thought even more so because of the current economic climate. She said that the press is under huge pressure at the moment, which leaves them with no choice but to assess their strengths and weaknesses. I was perplexed by this, because I thought surely Page 3 would be the last thing to go? Why, the drop in sales and thus loss of taxes would put such a dent in Gordon’s Brown’s pocket he may have to close a few hospital wings! Although, if it did ever come to this, maybe he could start with closing the breast augmentation wings, especially as it is now possible to get breast enlargements on the NHS if it is affecting a woman’s self-esteem… but isn’t Page 3 and its ilk part of the reason women have self-esteem issues in the first place?
Stop Porn Culture! June 2, 2009
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OBJECT, London Feminist Network, Anti-Porn London and Scary Little Girls are delighted to offer a fantastic Stop Porn Culture training session led by US Feminist researcher and activist Rebecca Whisnant. Rebecca was one of the founder members of the U.S. National Feminist Anti-Pornography Movement and has co-edited Global Feminist Ethics, 2007 and Not for Sale: Feminists Resisting Prostitution and Pornography, 2004.
This is a brand new and updated training focusing on young people and pornified culture – which gives a grounding in feminist theory and pornography as a form of violence against women. It also gives participants the experience, knowledge, and confidence to talk publicly against porn culture in a variety of situations. Spaces are limited, please book before Friday June 5th 2009, after which time places will be allocated to a waiting list.
Date: Saturday 13th June
Location: Central London venue (tbc)
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Cost: £7 (£5 concessions)
To book a place email anti.p.london [at] hotmail.com
Autonomous Radical Feminists April 11, 2009
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We get a mention at the F-Word! January 5, 2009
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Norma Hotaling 1951-2008 December 20, 2008
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Norma Hotaling, founder and Executive Director of the SAGE Project in San Francisco died on December 16, 2008 following a short illness.
Norma Hotaling transformed her own experiences in prostitution into a mission of social justice for her sisters and brothers who had also been trafficked and exploited in prostitution. As a direct result of Ms. Hotaling’s life work, many now have a profound understanding of the harm of prostitution and the responsibility of buyers for that harm. Through Ms. Hotaling the voices of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation reached the forefront of the global movement against human trafficking. Her life and her work dissolved myths about prostitution, proving it to be the world’s oldest oppression rather than a victimless crime. She was a beacon of courage and an extraordinarily effective champion of victimized and marginalized women,children, men and transgendered people.
Continue reading here
Another obituary here
The SAGE (Standing Against Global Exploitation) Project
A 1997 Mother Jones profile
Poverty is Toxic December 14, 2008
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Please consider signing this petition:
http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/campaigns/welfare-reform/index.cfm
Welfare for all
The welfare state is one of the UK’s greatest achievements and supports us all especially vulnerable and unemployed people and their families.
In July the government published the green paper ‘No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility’ announcing plans to change the current provision of support.
Many of the plans were unacceptable when they were first published and the worsening economic situation should lead to a fundamental rethink. However the government is pressing ahead despite the current global economic downturn which is leading to increasing levels of unemployment. As a result we have come together.
The government’s proposals remove entitlements and fail to value the important work of parents and carers. Parents with young children, carers, sick, disabled, people with mental health problems and other vulnerable groups face tougher tests to qualify for benefits. If they fail they could be cut off with no support.
Take Back the Tech! December 14, 2008
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Anti-Porn London is one of the featured organisations in Take Back the Tech’s 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women.
Check out the other organisations listed.
FCAP Petition to Criminalise Demand December 1, 2008
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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to criminalise the purchase of sexual services so as to curb demand for prostitution and reduce sex trafficking; to decriminalise the sale of sex, and to fund services to help women exit prostitution and secure alternative employment.
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/FCAPpetition1/
Many women first become involved in prostitution as young teenagers, and the use of violence is common in recruiting women and girls into prostitution. Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation is now one of the most profitable forms of organised crime.
Because of the profits to be made from controlling prostitution, it will continue as long as there is a demand for it. The only effective way to prevent the abuses involved in prostitution is therefore to target demand. Swedish legislation criminalising the purchase of sexual services, and providing for support services for those wishing to exit prostitution, has led to an estimated 30-50% reduction in the numbers of women in prostitution in Sweden since its introduction in 1999, and to a significant decrease in trafficking of women into Sweden.
The Swedish legislation was accompanied by public education campaigns about the nature of prostitution. Polls indicate that over 80% of the Swedish population now support this legislation.
