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2 September 2015 ~ Gender Responsive Trauma Focused Approach for Engaging Women’s Recovery from Sexual Violence – Women and girls Network – London & 3 September 2015

Supporting Survivors Resilience, Moving Beyond and Through Experiences of Sexual Violence – Accredited Training

Organisation: Women and Girls Network (WGN)
Course dates:

  • 2 & 3 September 2015
  • 9 & 10 December 2015

Course times: Registration starts from 9.30am. Training will be between 10am-4.30pm on each date.
Venue: To be confirmed (Central London)

Aim: This FREE two day accredited course aims to build on practitioners existing skills and knowledge, following best practice protocols for effective engagement to support women’s recovery from sexual violence.

About this course: This course will use theoretical constructs from gender analysis perspectives on sexual violence, to examine prevalence, definitions, challenge popularist attitudes and views towards sexual violence from a trauma focused approach. This will involve the exploration of neurobiology of trauma responses to contextualise the range, depth and trauma symptomology and the ensuing legacy of sexual violence. The course will also introduce strength and evidence based approaches to working holistically, with women who have experienced sexual violence, from a culturally relevant perspective. The programme will also include specialist information from Rights of Women on the legal frameworks in relation to sexual violence.

How to apply: Please visit www.wgn.org.uk/training to download Application and Manager Agreement forms. Completed Application and Manager Agreement forms should be emailed to training@wgn.org.uk by the closing date.

Please apply early to avoid disappointment, as many of WGN’s courses are over-subscribed and the application process may be closed early as a result.

  • The closing date for applications for the September 2015 course is Friday 17 July 2015
  • The closing date for applications for the December 2015 course is Friday 30 October 2015

For updates about all of the training offered by WGN please visit www.wgn.org.uk/training or follow us on twitter @WomenandGirlsN

June 26, 2015

4 July 2015 19:30 ~ Brighton Women’s Voices Fundraiser!

Come and join us for an evening of fun and fundraising for Brighton Women’s Voices!

Tickets £10.00 + £1.25 (*)
Concessions £8.00 (*) are available for all students, 65+ and those in receipt of benefits @ £8.00 – If you have any questions about you eligibility, please contact the organiser on brightonwomensvoices@gmail.com

Rosy Carrick

An eccentric, wit-tastic queen of poetry,fantastically scathing and full to the brim with wild and disgusting imagination.

Alice Denny

Brighton based poet and campaigner for floral dresses.

Seagirls

Two singer songwriters; one amazing duo. One voice strong and soulful, the other rich and husky. Both emotional. Seagirls take you on a journey through Love, Life and Liberation.

Gaps

Two Brighton drummers rooted in folk making new music with electronic toys and acoustic guitars. Singer and guitarist Rachel Butt and producer Ed Critchley.

deciBelle

An eight-piece female acapella group who enjoy singing covers. Anything from Cole Porter to Basement Jaxx. Every song is someone’s favourite

All the Nice Girls

Ali Child and Rosie Wakley present extracts from their show, described by The Stage as “a wonderful, vital insight into a fascinating alternative world, performed with charm and conviction”

We are also delighted to open the evening with the MP for Brighton Pavilion, Caroline Lucas.

Plus amazing raffle prizes to be won!

Emporium, 88 London Road
Doors: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm prompt
18+ due to the content of some of the performers

There will be a licensed bar serving a select range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Emporium is fully wheelchair accessible, but if you have any specific acessibility questions, please contact us on brightonwomensvoices@gmail.com

There will be a limited number of tickets available on the door (cash only).

Please note that the event will be filmed. If you do not wish to be filmed, please let this be known at the front desk on the night.

All adults welcome!

(*) Book online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/brighton-womens-voices-fundraiser-tickets-16929713228

    Brighton Women’s Voices

    Brighton Women’s Voices (BWV) is a volunteer run community initiative that brings together all self-identifying women from across Brighton & Hove to create a powerful, unifying collective voice which promotes inclusion and challenges inequality.

    Connecting individuals and groups, the BWV network is an independent central hub for women to access information, news, events, opportunities and campaigns via our website, newsletter and outreach.

    For more information or to join the mailing list, please email Brightonwomensvoices@gmail.com

    Facebook: ‘Brighton Women’s Voices‘

    Website: www.brightonwomensvoices.co.uk

June 15, 2015

26 June 2015 19:30 ~ Asylum and Exile – Bidisha – SAWCC – London

SAWCC Presents: Author Bidisha on Asylum and Exile in conversation with Ruksana Yasmin

BBC broadcaster and human rights journalist Bidisha talks about her new book, Asylum and Exile: Hidden Voices of London,   with award winning literary editor Ruksana Ahmed.

Asylum and Exile, Bidisha’s fifth book, is a result of her outreach work with refugees and asylum seekers since 2012. This chronicle goes behind the headlines, the stereotypes, and the scare stories to reveal the humanity, tragedy and bravery – and frequently the humour – of the individuals, now in London, who’ve left everything behind to seek sanctuary from violence.

About the presenters:

Bidisha is a British writer and BBC broadcaster specialising in human rights, international affairs, arts, and culture. She engages in outreach work in UK prisons and detention centres; and was a International Reporting Project 2013 Fellow, working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to raise awareness of global health and development issues. As of spring 2013 she is a trustee of the Booker Prize Foundation. Her previous book (2012) is the internationally acclaimed reportage Beyond the Wall: Writing a Path Through Palestine.

Rukhsana Yasmin started as a Diversity in Publishing Trainee in 2007 after publication of the In Full Colour report, highlighting the lack of diversity in publishing. She has worked as editor and commissioning editor at Profile Books, and at Saqi. Her authors include: China Mieville, Reza Aslan, Courttia Newland, Dr. Gene Sharp and Randa Abdel-Fattah. Rukhsana was awarded the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize for Women in Publishing in 2012, and in 2014 was named a Bookseller Rising Star.

This event is open to women only.

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About SAWCC

SAWCC London (pronounced “saucy”) — the South Asian Women’s Creative Collective — are a creative network of women artists and appreciators with origins from, or a keen interest in South Asia and diaspora. SAWCC nurture independently-forged British South Asian female creative expression across disciplines. Featuring free ‘bi-monthlies’ (often women-only), and popular public events, SAWCC offer a platform for women to share, develop, and promote creative ideas and works. Founded in 2004, SAWCC London is a sister organisation of SAWCC New York, a vibrant respected arts organisation.

Website – www.sawcc.org/community/sawcc-london/
Email – sawcc-london@sawcc.org
Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/sawcclondon
Twitter: @SAWCC_London

June 15, 2015

Female Cyclists Experience Twice as Much Aggression on the Roads than Men – Total Women’s Cycling

Slower speeds cited as reason for more dangerous driving around women

Women on bikes are subjected to twice as many incidences of harassment and bad driving per mile than men, a recent study reveals.

The Near Miss Project looked at the experiences of over 1,600 cyclists and found women reported 0.42 “near miss” or harassment incidents per mile, compared to men’s 0.24.

Riders reported experiencing “very scary” incidents on a weekly basis and most of the reports related to close overtakes, drivers turning across their path, or verbal abuse.

The study contradicts previous research by Ian Walker which suggested that female cyclists are offered more passing room by drivers.

The evidence also throws into question popular comments around drivers reacting to ‘macho men in lycra acting like they’re in the Tour de France’.

Researches concluded that more research was needed into why women were experiencing more incidents. However, the initial explanation was that drivers became impatient with the slower, on average, riding speeds of women.

The women’s rides averaged at around 8mph, whilst men’s journeys averaged at 11mph.

Dr Rachel Aldred, Senior Transport Lecturer at Westminster University, concluded in the report: “[A] sobering result is the relatively high incident rate reported by women, which regression analysis suggested was a result of their lower speeds and shorter trips.”

She added that since previous research has shown near misses can be a deterrent from cycling, the findings could even explain the lower numbers of women getting around by bike.

Dr Aldred added: “Policy currently seeks to diversify cycling… and in this context it is concerning that women seem to experience a higher rate of near miss incidents than do men. More attention should therefore be paid to the experiences of slower and possibly less risk-tolerant cyclists.”

Do you think you experience more incidences of dangerous driving and harassment on the roads as your male friends?

You can comment at http://totalwomenscycling.com/news/female-cyclists-subject-to-twice-as-many-near-misses-than-men-research-shows-51260/#0tf4Ga2do8DO1bsy.97

See also: The ‘Pootle’ Lane for Women Cyclists – The Debate Continues http://totalwomenscycling.com/lifestyle/debate-continues-32107/#pP27gXmFj64BVUoA.97

June 15, 2015