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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...
Untold Stories of Motherhood
The following is a guest post from @authenticbrowngirl, who is hosting an event in partnership with Women’s Lives Leeds, Parentification – an honest and authentic conversation about ‘ Untold Stories of Motherhood’. Tickets and more information available here. One of...
#leedsblackwomansays
As part of the Women Friendly Leeds commitment to promoting Black voices, we have been sharing quotes from the Black Women of Leeds on our social media accounts. See below for the quotes so far, and keep an eye on our social media as we share more quotes in the future...
Women Friendly Leeds Statement on the Managed Approach
The Women Friendly Leeds movement believes all women and girls have the right to their view and to express it. We know that women and girls have different views and opinions on a range of issues, and we also acknowledge women’s varied life experiences, that shape...
Women Friendly Leeds – COVID-19 Survey
Back in June, Women Friendly Leeds sent out a survey to find out how the women of Leeds had been affected by COVID-19. We had a brilliant response, with nearly 1000 of you sharing your experience. We have read through every single answer and are grateful to every...
Statement on Leeds Libraries Drag Queen Story Hour Event.
Women’s Lives Leeds, the alliance of women’s and girls’ organisations behind Women Friendly Leeds, are disappointed in the reaction to Leeds City Council postponing Drag Queen Story Hour event, especially during pride month - a time when the value of promoting a...
Dear Future You
Inspired by the poetics of a letter featured in The Guardian, graphic designer Helen Barlow Scott has curated this digital exhibition of handwritten letters from mothers to their children during lockdown in Leeds. During the creative and cathartic process of writing...