Purple roses in various shades of defiance flood social media on February 14, marking the 21st year of the Purple Rose Campaign, the bedrock of AF3IRM’s organizing history. The Purple Rose has symbolized our work in ensuring liberation-- the kind that’s uncompromising, unanchored from patriarchal demands that lead to exploitation-- for all womankind. The Purple Rose is … Continue Reading ››
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AF3IRM ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL OFFICERS AND FIRST INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Los Angeles- AF3IRM is proud to announce its newly elected 2020-2023 National Executive Council (NEC) and the creation of its first international chapter in Puerto Rico.
Comprised of leaders in AF3IRM from throughout the country, these are the women who have been elected to lead AF3IRM in the face of global fascism and US imperialism, toward a beautiful and liberated … Continue Reading ››
Comunicado De Af3irm Para El Segundo Encuentro Zapatista De Mujeres Que Luchan En Chiapas, México | Diciembre del 2019
AF3IRM was invited to join the Segundo Encuentro Internacional de Mujeres Que Luchan and joined on December 27, 2019, some 4000 women from 42 countries at the plateau of el Caracol de Morelia, Altamirano, Chiapas, Mexico, to engage in the discourse of women engaged in various struggles within their cultures and territories.
AF3IRM brought its message of affirmation for the physical … Continue Reading ››
The Power of Women’s Resistance: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
In the past two weeks commemorating the 16 days of women’s activism, we have witnessed a captivating brand of resistance: the women of Chile in blindfolds moving to a poetic rhythm that has now become a global feminist anthem. The protest song “A Rapist … Continue Reading ››
Decolonize Your “Sex Work” Stance: An open letter to 2020 candidates
Dear 2020 Presidential Candidates:
We respectfully write to you as an organization of ordinary women frustrated with the incursions of capitalism into our neighborhoods and intimate relationships. We have seen the pressure mounting on you to take a stance on prostitution — one of the most devastating issues for Native and immigrant women. We appreciate … Continue Reading ››