We speak to Tina Rothery of The Nanas, an environmental movement for women of all ages, opposing hydraulic fracking giant, Cuadrilla. – to find out more about her and The Nana’s, as well as getting her views on why climate justice is a feminist issue.
Author Archives: heidi
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Environmenstrual Coalition raises concerns with Department for Education over its advice to schools on how pupils should use reusable menstrual products. In an open letter, businesses, organisations and charities are urging the Department for Education to amend their advice given to schools on how pupils should use reusable menstrual products.
Climate Crisis, Feminist Green New Deal, Women's voices
WHAT WOULD A FEMINIST FUTURE AND RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS LOOK LIKE? – DR SHERILYN MACGREGOR
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We speak to Professor Sherilyn MacGregor. Sherilyn is an academic at The University of Manchester whose research focuses on the relationship between feminist and environmental politics.
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So how do you have an eco-conscious Christmas without becoming a seasonal Scrooge? Read our top tips for a sustainable Christmas.
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Dec
What makes the Environmenstrual Week of Action (EWOA) so special? Natasha, Environmenstrual Campaign Manager reflects on Environmenstrual Week 2019.
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How does ecofeminism work in practice? – Wen Volunteer, Simone Due Rasmussen shares some of her experiences, insights and understanding of Wen’s Soil Sisters project.
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Nov
Here’s a couple of recipes to make a delicious lunch – Sweet Pepper Boats and Brown Rice Salad.
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Oct
The Wen Forum is a programme of events exploring environmental and health issues through a feminist lens.
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Find out how you can help fundraise for Wen.
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Mainstream activism into women’s menstrual experiences place ‘women’ as a standalone category and does not take into consideration minority women’s intersecting identities or their socioeconomic status. Research shows the BAME community are the most vulnerable and excluded segment of society. This means they are at higher risk of period poverty, menstrual stigmatization, and underrepresentation in discussions regards to menstrual health issues