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Join us at our stall at Compassionate Derby (St Peter's Church) where we will be raising awareness with Orange Ribbon and releasing 102 bio-degradable orange balloons in solidarity with the approximate number of women who are killed in the UK by a partner/former partner each year. We will also be joining in with the purple lights campaign for 16 Days of Visibility by switching on our Purple Light at The Mandela Centre Pear Tree Rd for 16 Days. 

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Date and Time: Saturday  November 25th UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 10.30 - 4.30pm

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 Venue: ST. PETER'S CHURCH, ST. PETER'S STREET, DERBY, DE1 1SN

Join us in tweeting, reading and sharing for change. A call of outrage for more than just words! #MeTooDerby

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Sunday November 26th 2017 

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All Day

Roundtable Discussion
The 1967 Abortion Act represented a historic step forward for women in England, Scotland and Wales.  However, throughout the fifty years that the Act has been on the statute book pro-choice activists have had to repel repeated attempts to curtail its provisions.  This discussion will address the issues impacting the debate and address the question where do we go from here?  

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Date & Time: Monday November 27th 6.30 - 8.30pm

Venue: Derby Women's Centre, 4 Leopold Street, DE1 2HE

Violence against women and girls is a global problem. It occurs in every country in the world and across all groups and classes, affecting 1 in 3 and 1 in 4 women, respectively worldwide and in the UK,  in their lifetime. This illustrated talk examines the violence against the women and some men who dared to demand their right to vote and were subject to 'state sanctioned violence unseen before against women of all social classes.This event is hosted by Deeds not Words Towards Liberation.  Refreshments will be served

Everyone is welcome 

Date & Time:  Tuesday November 28th 2-3pm

Venue: The Mandela Centre, 179 Pear Tree Rd, Derby DE23 8NQ

The Mask you Live In (15) 97 minutes) Explores how definitions of masculinity is harming society at large and unveils what we can do about it.  This is now a mixed screening Everyone is welcome

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Date & Time:  Wednesday November 29th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Venue Change: The Mandela Centre,  179 Pear Tree Rd, DE238NQ 

Lead:  Vanessa Boon IWD
Whether you have personal experience of abusive relationships, concerns about friends, work with women affected by GBV or simply want to learn more about the issues and how women have taken back control join us with open mind and hearts. 
Women Only

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Date: Thursday November 30th 2017

Venue: Derby Women's Centre, 4 Leopold St, Derby, DE1 2HE

Time 6.30 - 8.30pm

Screening Exposed: Lies about AIDS/HIV (90 minutes). Free refreshments for anyone wearing red in solidarity with people affected by AIDS/HIV everywhere. Everyone is welcome to attend

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Date & Time: 2-5pm, December 1st 2017

Venue: The Mandela Centre, DE238NQ

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​A day of consciousness raising at the big teach and learn in includes; 12 1pm  Derbyshire Police Vulnerability Unit -  presentation on Bystander Intervention; Discussion on health & Well being; Screening of Endo What - exploring endometriosis; Ranuka Russell shares her knowledge of Herbs and plants; Sisters of Trebllica Dancing Troupe lift our souls through dance...join in or just watch and more...come and eat cook and share together. Women Only 

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When: December 2nd 2017  12 -6pm 

Venue: Derby Women's Centre, 4 Leopold Street

Join us in tweeting, reading and sharing for change. A call of outrage for more than just words! #MeTooDerby

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Sunday December 3rd 2017 

All day

16 Days Of Activism ay 10 Event Threads for Change

#Day10 : Threads of Change

Due to illness Katherine will not be able to facilitate this event today. We offer profuse apologies for any inconvenience and hope that you will join us tomorrow when Sonya will take over the reigns and host day 2 of this activity. Again apologies for the late notice but this cannot be helped.

We hope you enjoy the series of posts that will replace today's workshop event. Please email and or inbox us for any more information.

Join in a discussion on Craftivism used by women to change the world 'one stitch at a time' while you contribute to a piece of art/craft for Deeds Not Words Towards Liberation 2018 exhibition. This event is hosted by Deeds not Words Towards Liberation.

This activity will run at 2-5pm on December Tuesday 5th 2017.

Venue: The Mandela Centre, 179 Pear Tree Rd Derby, DE238NQ

Join in a discussion on Craftivism used by women to change the world 'one stitch at a time' while you contribute to a piece of art/craft for Deeds Not Words Towards Liberation  2018 exhibition. This event is hosted by Deeds not Words Towards Liberation.

This activity will run at 2-5pm on December Tuesday 5th 2017. 

Venue: The Mandela Centre, 179 Pear Tree Rd Derby, DE238NQ

Film: VDAY Until The Violence Stops (2013) (15, 73 Minutes) VDay is a global movement to end all forms of violence against women and girls by promoting creative events to increase awareness and revitalise the spirit of existing anti-violence organisations. Women Only 

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Date & Time: Wednesday December 6th  6.30 - 8.30pm 

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Venue Change: The Mandela Centre, Pear Tree Rd, DE238NQ

Convener: Vanessa Boon

Are we doing enough? Expert panel discussing the patterns, signs, risks and actions being taken in Derby. Followed by Q&A What questions do you have? How can we all help? 

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Date & Time:  Thursday December 7th 2017 6.30 - 8.30pm

Venue: Derby Women's Centre, 4 Leopold Street, DE1 2HE

Banner Making 2- 6.30pm for Saturdays March and Vigil. On as planned

Venue:  The Mandela Centre

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Regretfully due to staff illness and a stretched team we are having to POSTPONE due to ill health - Everyday Sexism & Rape Culture Open Discussion 7pm - 9pm DWC

We want to examine the issues from sexist jokes and harassment to 'slut shaming' and physical assault. We will explore the impact on women and men and discuss strategies for difficult conversations and especially how we go from a mere rhetoric to action.

Tomorrow's Day 15's Awakening The Goddess event prior to the march and rally is also postponed

These events will be re-scheduled as a part of 2018 History Month Activities and our Red Tent Wisdom School in 2018. Apologies for the inconvenience but we are doing this in order to preserve all our remaining energies for Saturday's March and Rally and focus on our finale event on Sunday. We hope everyone understands.

Tomorrow's Day 15's Awakening The Goddess event prior to the march and rally is also postponed

These events will be re-scheduled as a part of 2018 History Month Activities and our Red Tent Wisdom School in 2018. Apologies for the inconvenience but we are doing this in order to preserve all our remaining energies for Saturday's March and Rally and focus on our finale event on Sunday. We hope everyone understands.

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VAWG March and Rally - on as planned  meet at Derby Women's Centre, 4 Leopold Street, at 3pm. Come and join us 
We will congregate at Derby Women's Centre  to march into to town for a rally on Derby City Council steps 4-7pm Join us . Bring Candles, your voice and your banners

 

Day 16

International Human Rights Day

#16DaysOfActivismToEndGenderBasedViolence

Adverse weather conditions and requests from several attendees have led to the postponement of this event. We apologise for any inconvenience and are offering full refunds for the 22 tickets sold and or postpone until 2018. If you have not had an email from us advising us of this decision please inbox us now.

Embrace The Union Project Documentary Screening presents the opportunity for individuals, educators, health professionals etc to lead/ be a part of this worldwide self love body positive revolution.

Costs: £5 This helps us to recoup the £300 licence fee costs and includes a glass of Prosecco or Strawberry Lemonade. Food will be available for an additional cost f £2. If you really cannot afford these prices but feel that watching this film will make a difference to you then please get in touch