by Samantha Campbell Consent is one of those simple-looking words that give many of us pause when asked to describe it. It seems an explanation should simply roll… Read more ““You’re on your own, sister. Figure it out!””
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Tracey Chan, Consent, Digital Illustration, 2011 I decided to start off the series with this illustration by Tracey Chan because I think it so brilliantly conveys the true meaning… Read more
Sex and Consent Series
What is consent? Does silence equal consent? If you didn’t fight, is it consent? Does submissive indicate lack of consent? How is sex different when you are in… Read more “Sex and Consent Series”
BlogHer 11
If you’ve been checking my tweets you’ll see that I’m at Blogher11 in San Diego – a massive conference with over 3000 female bloggers from the US and other countires coming together to share their experiences and learn more about social media.
WomenSpeak has been selected as one of 4 blogs that will be highlighted on the Blogher11 International Activist Panel on Sat 6th Aug. I will be speaking about the WomenSpeak Project, what it aims to accomplish and how it is impacting Caribbean women. You can see this link for more details about the other panelists.
So my Caribbean sisters, what would you want me to say on your behalf?
Call for Artists
My brilliant artist sistren and brothers. WomenSpeak is going to be doing a little series next week about “Sex and Consent” and I’m looking for some original… Read more “Call for Artists”
Alake Pilgrim – Writing Brings Us Together
“When we realise that we share issues then we can actually think about how to change them collectively, because sometimes as an individual, things can seem overwhelming… Read more “Alake Pilgrim – Writing Brings Us Together”
What is CEDAW?
The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international human rights treaty whereby Governments agree that they will implement measures (policies, laws, resources)… Read more “What is CEDAW?”
“Whistling is for DOGS! Say good afternoon!”
soulsistrin: This is an issue that is near and dear to my heart. It is something limits my life. I developed somewhat of a phobia of walking… Read more ““Whistling is for DOGS! Say good afternoon!””
Above all, effective harassment prevention is about undermining a culture of silence that allows so many men to imagine that they are “good guys”, even as they… Read more