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Next Women’s hub Meeting – Tuesday 11th May
Just a reminder that the next Women’s Hub Meeting is on Tuesday 11th May April, 6.00pm – 7.30pm This month we will be focusing on actions against the findings from the last meeting so come with ideas for things we can do. You will also be updated on any progress made...
The 1st Ambassadors’ Network Meeting – 14th April 2021
At this 1st Ambassador Network meeting, we welcomed members and introduced them to the two Women Friendly Leeds campaigns currently running. Ambassadors talked together and set actions and pledges around the different priorities for the campaigns.
Next Women’s Hub Meeting – Tuesday 13th April 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Just a reminder that the next Women's Hub Meeting is on Tuesday 13th April, 6.00pm - 7.30pm It will be an online meeting and the link for the zoom is available through booking your place through the Eventbrite booking system. To book your place click HERE The Notes of...
Women Friendly Leeds Call for Action – Safety Inequalities for Women
Women Friendly Leeds supports and stands with all women and girls who have been affected by the news of Sarah Everard’s murder, or who have themselves experienced any unwelcome attention whether sexual, verbal, physical or online. We know that safety has always been a...
Why we need Intersectional Therapy – Discussion Panel. Monday 29th March 1.00pm-2.30pm
This event that Women's Lives Leeds are kindly hosting, will explore the need for Intersectional Therapy. The panel discussion will explore the importance of understanding intersectionality for ourselves personally but also the urgent need for intersectional therapy....
Women Friendly Leeds LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion Event
Back in 2020 one of the Women’s Hub members approached the Women Friendly Leeds team to ask if we would consider putting on an event to raise the visibility of, and celebrate LGBT+ women in Leeds, and of course we agreed. The Women Friendly Leeds movement is committed...
Women’s Wellbeing and Arts Packs – Sept to Dec 2020
A partnership Project with Space2 with funding by Leeds Inspired What's it all about? In June 2020, Women Friendly Leeds conducted a survey that was designed to learn about the views and experiences of women in Leeds about the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19...
Say No To Islamophobia
In our communities, Islamophobia is a daily occurrence for Muslims. We know that Muslim women are disproportionately targeted in Islamophobic attacks but we don't see or hear their voices. From the streets and now to print, Shantona present the stories of British...
Leeds works together to urge women attend for cervical screening
A new campaign in Leeds is urging women not to delay attending for cervical screening during the coronavirus pandemic through the launch of a new safety video. Cancer Wise Leeds, which is funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research and delivered in partnership with Leeds...
#16daysleeds – your views on safety in Leeds
As part of the city-wide partnership for the 16 Days of Action campaign, Women Friendly Leeds have been sharing details of the amazing work done by the Women's Lives Leeds Alliance members to support women and girls in Leeds, as well as asking bite-sized questions...