Gender Equality

SlutWalk EDINBURGH

18 Jun 2011 - 1:30pm
18 Jun 2011 - 3:30pm
Etc/GMT

On January 24th, 2011, a representative of the Toronto Police gave shocking insight into the Force’s view of sexual assault by stating: “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized”. As the city’s major protective service, the Toronto Police have perpetuated the dangerous myth and stereotype of ‘the slut’.

Scottish WILPF meeting

13 Apr 2010 - 6:00pm
13 Apr 2010 - 7:30pm
Etc/GMT

Peace and Justice Centre

Women in Black Vigli

3 Apr 2010 - 1:00pm
3 Apr 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT

Women in Black Vigil, from 13.00 to 14.00 at Register House, East End Princes Street

SACC open meeting: Stories from Our Mothers

9 Mar 2010 - 7:30pm
9 Mar 2010 - 9:00pm
Etc/GMT

SACC Open Meeting
7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh

Our regular SACC planning meeting falls on the day after International Women's Day. To mark the occasion we have asked two women from Palestine to join us. Amal Hijazi is a midwife and works as co-ordinator of the women's centre in Shu'fat Refugee camp, and I'temad Wahbeh is a mother of seven and on the committee of the centre. They will be talking about life under occupation.

Women for Women International: Join Me on the Bridge

8 Mar 2010 - 12:00pm
8 Mar 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT

On International Women’s Day (March 8th) people will join together in Edinburgh to celebrate the resilience and fortitude of women all over the world. All are welcome to gather together in Princes Street Gardens at 12pm. The event will host a motivating ensemble of speakers, musicians, dancers, and poets, who will help celebrate International Women’s Day by rejoicing in the inspirational power of women. Shirley-Ann Somerville (MSP) will be speaking alongside other inspiring women, who have first hand understanding of the experiences of women in conflict zones.

Women in Black Vigli

1 May 2010 - 1:00pm
1 May 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

Women in Black Vigli

15 May 2010 - 1:00pm
15 May 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

Women in Black Vigli

27 Mar 2010 - 1:00pm
27 Mar 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

Women in Black Vigli

10 Apr 2010 - 1:00pm
10 Apr 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

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