Proposed for publication by Sissy Vovou The passing of renowned Palestinian artist Laila Shawa at her home in London on Monday 24 October, at the age of 82, has elicited international tributes and condolences. One of Palestine’s most accomplished and revolutionary artists, Shawa forged elements of her country’s nature, folklore and architecture into compelling contemporary …
Continue reading "Laila Shawa—a revolutionary Palestinian artist who found international fame—has died, aged 82"
Iran’s players covered up their national symbols by wearing jackets before the friendly with Senegal on Tuesday evening, showing solidarity with protests against the repression of women in their home country. The past 11 days have seen significant unrest in Iran after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested on 13 September …
Continue reading "Iran footballers show solidarity with protests over Mahsa Amini’s death"
Today is Independence Day of Ukraine, and half a year since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, which, we believe, will fail completely. On this day, we publish our program in addition to our original manifesto: What are we standing for, and what are we fighting against? 1. For the complete withdrawal …
Continue reading "Feminist antiwar manifesto – Russia"
Proposed for publication by Fotini Sianou We Give Up NOT A WORD of the Istanbul Convention, despite the Council of State’s Decision! On July 19, 2022, the Council of State, Turkey’s highest administrative court, announced its decision on a series of lawsuits filed for the annulment of President Erdogan’s decision to withdraw from the Istanbul …
Continue reading "Turkey: We Give Up NOT A WORD of the Istanbul Convention"
11 of July, the memory of the terrible mass crime against Bosnians in Srebrenica, 27 years ago. The Women in Black hold meetings and vigils every year to remind the people of the 8.372 victims of this slaughter or genocide. S.V.
