Gender equality

On Saturday 4th April, we took part in the National Day of Action against Subway. This was called to support the campaign against the sacking of Natalia Szymanska, and initiated in Brighton by the Brighton local of the Solidarity Federation.

Feminist experiments in living during revolution

When - Mon 20. Apr 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Where - Cowley Club In the library. Organised by - Brighton Feminist Reading Group.
Description - April's meeting of the feminist reading group will discuss 'women and revolution' focussing specifically on feminist experiments in living during the russian revolution. The reading group is open to people of all genders, experiences, backgrounds.  Each month we discuss a particular top ... read more.

On Saturday 4. April, we'll be taking part in the day of action against Subway across the UK and Ireland against their firing of pregnant worker Natalia Szymanska.
Natalia was fired by Subway on manufactured charges a month after informing her manager she was pregnant. In support of the campaign to reinstate her, and to give a message that we will not accept workers being treated this way, Subway branches across the UK and Ireland are being targetted.
Let Subway know they will not be allowed to go about their normal business, until they put this right!

Background:

Black women in politics and social justice campaign

When - Thu 12. Mar 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where - Sussex university Lancaster House Common Room, University of Sussex. Organised by - Hear Afrika Society, University of Sussex.
Description - Women play a crucial role in societies all around the world both historically and presently. To investigate, explore and celebrate this, the Hear Afrika Society is holding a panel discussion evening. We are wanting to create an environment where people feel free to ask questions, make comments, give ... read more.

Cycle nude through the heart of Brighton & Hove for our fourth World Naked Bike Ride!

When - Sun 14. Jun 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Where - The Level Brighton, BN2 3FX. Organised by - Brighton Naked Bike Ride.
Description - Celebrating bikes and bodies, protesting against car culture. Be there, as bare as you dare! read more...

Yesterday

When - Mon 1. Dec 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where - Sussex university Arts A5, University of Sussex. Organised by - Hear Afrika Society and Univeristy of Sussex.
Description - "Yesterday" it's a South African movie that tells the tale of a young living in rural South Africa who is infected by her husband who works in a near-by town. It's an amazing movie and was nominated for the "Best Foreign Film of the Year" award at the 2005 Oscars. It is b ... read more.