What’s happening to our benefits, jobs, pensions, services, rights and our NHS? Why are women being affected disproportionately? How will you, your family and friends be affected in the changes to come?
In this half-day event, Brighton MP Caroline Lucas and speakers from women’s services and campaign groups will dispel some of the myths about the Government’s austerity programme, explain how it is impacting our communities and what we can do to fight back.
There will be workshops, refreshments and a free creche (Call Threshold on 01273-827001 to book your creche place as spaces are limited). Doors open 12:30 for 1pm start.
ALL WELCOME.
SPEAKERS:
Caroline Lucas MP
Olufemi Hughes – Community Dialogue for Change
Shana Pezaro – Trustee, Fed Centre for Independent Living
Katie Love – Advice Officer at Disability Advice Centre
Rehana Azam – GMB – National Officer for Public Services
Gail Gray – CEO – RISE (Refuge, Information, Support, Education)
Mary-Ann Stephenson – Co-ordinator – Coventry Women’s Voices, and author of the TUC Women and the Cuts Toolkit
WORKSHOPS:
Art & activism
Using the media
Benefits – support and campaigning
Women and safety
Non-violent direct action
Women in the public sector
Setting up a women’s network
NHS – building the campaign
(Participants will be able to attend one of the above workshops, which will run concurrently)
More info from facebook page here