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AF3IRM Women Reflect on #16Days, Rise Up and Push Forward in Fight for Liberation

NATIONAL--The women of AF3IRM closed out the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence this week on International Human Rights Day. Never has it been clearer that women belong in the struggle and more importantly, at the head of the struggle for the liberation of humanity.  These #16Days reminded us of the absolute necessity of women’s activism and the need … Continue Reading ››

AF3IRM Calls for Renewed Vigor in the Fight Against Sexism, Racism and Class Oppression. The Time is Now.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2014 Contact: Barbra Ramos, National Communications Director, [email protected] NATIONAL - Trailed by the soot and smoke of street confrontations over the Ferguson decision, the women of AF3IRM begin today the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, enraged by the knowledge that sexism and racism are but two sides of the systematic oppression which maintains class society. Even as … Continue Reading ››

AF3IRM Calendar for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

[Information on this page may be updated - be sure to check back for the latest details] November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women New York | Altar of Homage and Remembrance: Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Women Foley Square, … Continue Reading ››

16 Days of Women’s Activism: AF3IRM-NY/NJ Sets Up Altar to Commemorate our Missing, Murdered, & Trafficked Sisters Worldwide

With the theme MISSING, MURDERED & TRAFFICKED:  Elements of Femicide, AF3IRM has constructed an altar of homage and remembrance and will share it to the public Tuesday night, November 25th, 7-9 PM in Foley Square Park in downtown Manhattan. The day  commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the first day of the 16 … Continue Reading ››