Revolution in the Middle East must help, not hinder, women’s rights
In Tunisia and Egypt, now that the revolutions are in the next stage, the real battle for women’s rights begins.
Read MoreRevolution in the Middle ast must help not hinder women’s rights
Tweet Press release 25 February 2011 Revolution in the Middle ast must help not hinder women’s rights In recent weeks, women have taken to the streets alongside men in Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya and Yemen. In Tahrir Square women stood on the frontline and refused to go home. Elsewhere they have played a leading role in the protests, risking their lives to demand an end to corrupt leaders and authoritarianism. Yet in Tunisia and Egypt, now that the revolutions are in the next stage, the real battle for women’s rights begins. Not one woman has a place on...
Read MoreIKWRO celebrates White Ribbon Day with good news from London Councils
On the international day for the elimination of violence against women, IKWRO celebrates the good news that London Councils have decided to maintain our funding.
Read MoreThe clock is ticking. Last chance to sign the petition!
Tweet Tomorrow morning, representatives from each London borough are meeting at the London Councils office to decide whether or not to axe funding to IKWRO and lots of other organisations who provide vital services in London. We will be holding a peaceful demonstration outside their meeting. We’ll also hand in our petition to Steve Bullock, the Chair of the London Councils Grants Committee. We need to print out our petition before the end of the day so we can bring it along with us tomorrow. And that means that we need you to help us get as many signatures as possible before five o...
Read MoreWill the spending cuts leave women out in the cold?
On 25 November local authorities in London will decide whether to cut IKWRO's funding. We're campaigning to ensure they don't leave vulnerable women out in the cold.
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