Tag Archives: violence against women

AF3IRM on the Juan Thompson Affair

We received numerous inquiries from media outfits regarding the alleged use of bomb threats against various entities by Juan Thompson in his effort, according to authorities, to harass his former girl friend who happens to be a member of AF3IRM NYC.
We are honoring our sister’s choice to maintain her anonymity.  However, from our collective perspective, we … Continue Reading ››

AF3IRM joins #DalitWomenFight against Caste-Based and State Violence with Santa Clara University and Los Angeles events!

NATIONAL -- Join AF3IRM as we support the Dalit Women’s Self-Respect Movement and their events around the United States! The #DalitWomenFight Tour has visited cities across the country, from New York to San Francisco, with AF3IRM chapters coast to coast there to welcome them. As an anti-imperialist, transnational feminist organization, AF3IRM is proud to be able to share space with the … Continue Reading ››

AF3IRM LA Educational Discussion: State Violence is Violence Against Women

State Violence is Violence Against Women In preparation for our International Women's Day March, AF3IRM Los Angeles is hosting an educational discussion on "State Violence is Violence Against Women" on Tuesday, January 27th, 6:30pm at Espacio 1839 (1839 East First Street, Boyle Heights-Los Angeles, CA 90033). Live silkscreening will be done by … 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 ››