Too often, white western feminists have, in the name of human rights, been disrespectful of the opinions, needs and strategies of women in developing countries. Issues of female genital mutilation (FGM), for example, have been taken on by some white western feminists, often without seeking the input of women activists on the ground. A different [...]
Read more...We just received this great anti-violence pledge card from REVOLT, a new student group at DePaul University. First, here’s some info about their mission: “REVOLT (Radical Education against Violence and Oppression for Liberation and Transformation) consists of graduate and undergraduate students who are committed to challenging violence, privilege, and oppression on DePaul’s campus. We believe [...]
Read more...On November 13th, 2010 Women and Girls CAN hosted the first Collective Healing and Action Gathering at their office space at the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health. The gathering was well attended and the art project was very engaging and successful in creating a safe space for the youth and adult allies to engage in. Perhaps the most significant outcome of the day was that during the skill share in which the Sisters Empowering Sisters provided a workshop on STIs there was a lot of conversation and cross training by the youth in an effort to make the information the Sisters were providing more accessible and inclusive. This organic teaching and learning process that naturally evolved between the youth and adult allies is the exactly the type of leadership development and information sharing these gatherings are intending to provide. Overall the first gathering was considered a great success. Thanks to all who attended.
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October 28th-Oct 31st Sinnerman Theatre Company will be donating a percentage of their tickets sales to Women and Girls CAN! Check out their amazing adaptation of Antigone and support our work!
See you there!
http://sinnermanensemble.org/
WHERE: The Side Project Theater, 1439 W Jarvis, Chicago, IL
TICKETS: Publish this number: 773-728-3361; also www.goldstar.com; www.hottix.org
$20 general admission
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents the Midwest premiere "Too Much Memory," a contemporary exploration of human desperation, political histrionics, hilarious confrontations and tragic relationships, by Keith Reddin and Meg Gibson, directed by Anna Bahow.
SiNNERMAN is about creating extraordinary, relevant theatre. We strive for the highest quality in every element of production. Every play staged is partnered with a local charity relating to the story we are telling. This partnership illuminates for our audience the immediate relevancy of our work.
FUFA's New Mission Statement!!
At a recent day long retreat FUFA members came up with a new mission statement and a new vision. To learn more, come to our weekly meetings Tuesdays from 5-7pm @ 226 S. Wabash 9th floor!
Females United for Action is a collective of beautiful women and genderqueer folks of color and allies. we are radical activists, dreamers, and survivors who study and practice love and healing through honoring ourselves and our legacies in our communities. we provide space to make art, learn, study, discuss, reflect, skill-share, problem-solve and heal as a community.
LIFE Campaign Town Hall on Youth Issues! Sunday, November 15 at 2:30 pm at Walter H. Dyett High School, 555 E. 51st Street. FUFA is a member of this citywide youth coalition. Please join us!