by Emily | Aug 3, 2020 | News, Women Friendly Leeds
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...
by Emily | Jun 29, 2020 | News, Women Friendly Leeds
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...
by Emily | Jun 1, 2020 | News, Women Friendly Leeds
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...
by Emily | May 12, 2020 | News, Women Friendly Leeds
In these difficult times, we all need to keep our connections with others, and offer and receive support, in a variety of ways. Groupwork in particular, can both offer support and allow those who think they have nothing to offer, play an important role in supporting...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2020 | News, Women Friendly Leeds
By Emily Turner, VOICES Co-ordinator 04.03.20 I arrived at the menopause café in Bramley not really knowing what to expect. Turning 40 this month, in terms of having a personal experience with menopause, I’m not quite there yet, but I’m acutely aware that this could...
by Emily | Mar 26, 2020 | News, Women Friendly Leeds
It appears that women seem to be less likely to die from COVID-19 due to sex based immunological or gendered difference, however the effects on them may be greater overall. Women will be more affected in places with more female health workers. One analysis of 104...
