Cyntoia Brown: Born to Oppression, Jailed by Exploitation, Freed by Resistance
This is an open letter to you, Cyntoia Brown.
We share in the general jubilation of the gubernatorial clemency which will enable you to leave prison this August. After spending 15 years behind bars. For having struck back at the man who bought you for sex when you were 16 years old. There is an implicit irony in this matching of … Continue Reading ››
AF3IRM on the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2018
In honor of community activists and feminists targeted and killed, like indigenous leader Juana Ramirez Santiago in Guatemala and queer black city councilmember Marielle Franco in Brazil, AF3IRM participates in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, annually, with the heartbreaking consciousness that there are new names of women to remember, … Continue Reading ››
Join AF3IRM for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence!
Every year AF3IRM participates in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In these days of #MeToo, the attacks on women's rights and their bodies, and sheer misogyny worldwide, it is even more important to bring attention to gender-based violence.
Join our AF3IRM chapters around the United States for events and activities during this year's #16Days.
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AF3IRM announces new collective leadership body, upcoming activities in preparation for 30th anniversary year
NATIONAL--The AF3IRM National Leadership Institute was recently held in the West Coast in preparation for the 2019 organizational elections. The Institute is held annually for AF3IRM officers, coordinators, and core members, as an intensive training and opportunity to expand ideological, political and organizational preparedness, ability and capacity. This year's Institute held added significance in the context of the … Continue Reading ››
Que Vivan Las Mariposas! An Exhibition of Revolutionary Resistance to State Violence Against Women
Que Vivan Las Mariposas! An Exhibition of Revolutionary Resistance to State Violence Against Women
1300 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
*Exhibition to run from Thursday November 29th to Sunday December 2nd*
Part of AF3IRM's activities for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Exhibition Events
Thursday, November 29th @ 6:30PM to 9:00PM: Opening Reception
Friday, November 30th: Women of Color Resistance to Capitalism
Saturday, … Continue Reading ››