Read the highlights from the the Wen Forum at The University of Manchester in March 2020.
Category Archives: Women’s voices
26
Feb
Feb
You have probably heard of the Green New Deal but what about a Feminist Green New Deal? But what about a Feminist Green New Deal (FemGND) for the UK?
Climate Crisis, Women's voices
IS CLIMATE JUSTICE A FEMINIST ISSUE? PART 2: AN INTERVIEW WITH TINA ROTHERY
25
Feb
Feb
In the second of a series of articles, Louise Turner, Wen volunteer speaks to Tina Rothery of The Nanas – to find out more about her and The Nana’s, who are currently planning the movement’s year ahead. As well as getting her views on this year’s Wen Forum topic, Why Climate Justice is a Feminist Issue.
Climate Crisis, Women's voices
IS CLIMATE JUSTICE A FEMINIST ISSUE? PART I: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR SHERILYN MACGREGOR
03
Feb
Feb
In the first of a series of articles, Louise Turner, Wen volunteer speaks to Professor Sherilyn MacGregor. Sherilyn is an academic at The University of Manchester whose research focuses on the relationship between feminist and environmental politics. Sherilyn advocates an intersectional ecofeminism for the 99% and digs into the heart of what a just future could look like in the face of climate emergency.
27
Jan
Jan
Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst talks about her new book about women who have dedicated their lives to studying, conserving and protecting the environment.
16
Dec
Dec
2020 is going to be a crucial year for climate action in the lead up to COP26 in Glasgow in November. We need to ensure that the new Government rises to the challenge of the climate emergency and shows real international leadership towards a just transition.
12
Dec
Dec
Join Wen on International Women’s Day – Sunday 8th March 2020 to raise your voice for gender and climate justice.
09
Dec
Dec
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.
04
Dec
Dec
It is widely acknowledged that spending time outdoors in nature brings positive benefits to both body and mind. But these benefits are not readily available to all, including women who have suffered from domestic violence.
News, Women's voices
HOW TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENDER JUSTICE THROUGH A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEADERSHIP
25
Apr
Apr
Past intern, Anna Llie gives the low down on her internship with Wen.