Who are we?
We are self-defining feminist women in London who also identify as having some connection with Ireland. Among our members are women who are former residents of Ireland, women with Irish heritage and ancestry and Irish citizens.
Why are we?
During an impromptu meeting of women at a picket of the Irish embassy after the death of Savita Halappanavar in 2012, we agreed that there were few established forums for Irish women’s voices or perspectives in London – in particular, for feminist voices. We also noted that this situation was exacerbated by the closure of the London Irish Women’s Centre in 2012. So the London Irish Women’s Network (LIWN) was set up with two main aims:
1) Support each other in exploring and taking action on issues affecting us in Ireland, London and the UK.
2) Work together to make sure our voices are heard on the diverse range of issues that matter to us.
What we have been doing so far:
– Producing a newsletter detailing events and issues of relevance to Irish feminists.
– Promoting the film “Breaking Ground, the story of the London Irish Women’s Centre”
– Facilitating consciousness-raising groups
– Collaborating with other groups on projects of mutual interest:
- pro-choice activism with IMELDA (Ireland Making England the Legal Destination for Abortion) and My Belly Is Mine (in solidarity with Spanish women)
- Irish History Month organized by CRAIC (Campaign for the Rights and Actions for Irish Communities)
- Women’s Studies Without Walls
- Votes for Irish Citizens Abroad (VICA)
What will we do?
As a non-hierarchical grouping, we aim to support and provide a forum for any self- identifying women with a connection to Ireland who would like to explore and take action on issues that matter to them. These issues can be similar or different to those already pursued by some of our members.
Get in contact to get involved:
https://twitter.com/LIrishFemNetw @LIrishFemNetw
lifn32@virginmedia.com – email to be put on our newsletter mailing list!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/londonirishfeministnetwork/
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