Greenham Common events in Bristol this weekend
A series of events will remember Greenham Common Peace Camp and the legacy of feminist resistance in Bristol this weekend. Continue reading Greenham Common events in Bristol this weekend
Category: Feminism
Where are our Nipples? Breaking the taboo on female bodies
Frustrated at seeing how women’s nipples are censored, particularly on social media, and the sexualisation of the nipple within a patriarchal society, in 2018 the pair came up with the idea of a project to reimagine the nipple outside of the male gaze. Continue reading Where are our Nipples? Breaking the taboo on female bodies
International Women’s Day 2023 to remember lives of women killed by men
Bristol Feminist Collective and allies will take to the streets on Wednesday, March 8, to remember the lives of women killed by men in 2022. Continue reading International Women’s Day 2023 to remember lives of women killed by men
‘Worse than living with abuse’: protesters expose reality of family court
Until recently, the activities of the family court, a branch of the high court, were almost entirely unknown to the general public. A small number of campaigners are hoping to bring what goes on behind closed doors into the light. Continue reading ‘Worse than living with abuse’: protesters expose reality of family court
International Women’s Day March Calls Out Institutions Failing Women
Coming just over one year after the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer, last night’s International Women’s Day march in Bristol called out the institutions that continue to fail women. Beginning at 6pm on College Green yesterday (March 8), around 150 people marched first to Bridewell police station, then the family courts at Bristol Magistrates Court, and finally to Pryzm nightclub. Jess … Continue reading International Women’s Day March Calls Out Institutions Failing Women
Vigil for Ashling Murphy Calls Out Male Aggression
An all too familiar sight in Bristol these days. A small huddle of women and men on College Green holding candles and placards. Gathered in remembrance of another woman killed by male violence. Yesterday evening’s (Friday, January 28) vigil was held for Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old Irish school teacher murdered by a man whilst running. The vigil was organised by Bristol Feminist Collective, and at … Continue reading Vigil for Ashling Murphy Calls Out Male Aggression
‘It’s Hard to Feel Safe’: Reclaim The Night March Confronts Violence Against Women
As Christmas lights twinkled overhead, sparks flew on the streets below as 100 people marched for Bristol’s annual Reclaim the Night march on Thursday evening (November 25). Although the march from the Victoria Rooms to Queen Square was planned in advance, protesters made a number of unscheduled stops along the way where they drew crowds with their chanting and samba drumming. Organiser Alena Chety said … Continue reading ‘It’s Hard to Feel Safe’: Reclaim The Night March Confronts Violence Against Women
Bristol Marches Against Male Violence
A vigil in September gave Bristolians space to mourn Sabina Nessa. Yesterday’s march gave the opportunity to stand against the male violence that killed her. The March Against Male Violence drew an estimated 400 people on Sunday (Oct 10) to march from College Green to Castle Park, stopping in Broadmead and Cabot Circus. Gathering at the Castle Park bandstand, protesters listened to speeches from an … Continue reading Bristol Marches Against Male Violence