Category Archives: National

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 ››

Messages from Jennifer Laude’s family and Kaisa Ka for #TransLivesMatter

Today AF3IRM gathers around the country today to demand justice for transwomen of color and justice for Jennifer Laude at rallies for #TransLivesMatter.  As we remember the lives of the transwomen of color who have been murdered, attacked, and exploited,  we share this exclusive video from the Laude family and a solidarity message from the feminist organization Kaisa Ka working … Continue Reading ››

AF3IRM Calls for Freedom for Rasmea, End the Zionist Attacks on Palestinian and Palestine Solidarity Activists!

NATIONAL--AF3IRM, a transnational feminist, anti-imperialist organization, denounces the arrest and charges brought against community organizer Rasmea Odeh. On October 22, 2013, Rasmea was arrested at the age of 67 in Chicago based on charges of immigration fraud. Her trial started this week in Detroit, Michigan. If convicted, she will face up to ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and … Continue Reading ››

AF3IRM Calls for Peaceful Resolution in Hong Kong

NATIONAL--  AF3IRM views with great concern the tear-gassing and pepper-spraying of Hong Kong student and resident protesters. The state's use of these methods is unacceptable - the people should be allowed to bring their messages of discontent to the streets, especially in the face of state-sanctioned oppression. The use of tear gas and pepper spray, whether in Hong Kong or … Continue Reading ››