On the 11th November we held a yoga and mindfulness event so we thought we would upload the links to some of the videos we used and some prompts for mindfulness. Continue reading Yoga and mindfulness from our event
This information was produced for one of our events on the 7th October. We thought we would share the information on our blog as well so that more people were able to access it. These are all obviously only suggestions and victims of abuse and assault should not have to protect themselves although they often feel that they have to. We are not victim blaming … Continue reading Women and LGBTQ+ Safety at Uni
This information was researched by our committee in preparation for our event on the 14th October so we chose to also publish it on the blog so that people who were unable to attend can also learn about it! What is it Senate Bill 8, the Texas Heartbeat Act, bans abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected – as early as six weeks into pregnancy … Continue reading The Texas Abortion Ban
Looking at Britney Spears’ conservatorship and what we can learn about conservatorship abuse and reproductive coercion.
TW: reproductive coercion, financial abuse, conservatorship abuse Continue reading “Free Britney” and its wider implications for conservatorship abuse awareness and reproductive justice
Denying access to safe and legal abortion is destructive and misogynistic, an institutionalised exertion of patriarchal control and oppression. Being forced to carry unwanted pregnancy may damage people physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and more. People who are denied access to abortion are more likely to experience anxiety and negatively impacted life satisfaction and quality, alongside self-esteem, compared to those who were permitted access[1]. Access to … Continue reading The Ramifications of being Denied Access to Abortion: pregnancy and mental health
TW: This blog post covers topics of rape and sexual assault. It handles these topics sensitively and does not go into detail about these topics. However, if these are topics that may discomfort and upset you, please feel free to close off and not continue reading. Continue reading The truth about rape culture: “What instigates rape culture and how it manifests in schools”
[TW: mention of rape, sexual assault, violence and safety] These will not be discussed in any specific details and hopefully have been handled sensitively, however, if these are topics that are difficult for you please feel free not to read on. Continue reading Reclaim the Campus and how Sarah Everards death has re-ignited a movement.
TW: Islamophobia
France’s controversial “anti-separatism” bill was approved by the French Assembly despite the criticism it garnered during its deliberation. It will be adopted into French law unless the Constitutional Council overrules the provisions. Continue reading The freedom for women has very little to do with the amount of clothing we wear, it is about having the choice to do so: Response to French Senate’s Under 18 Hijab Ban
Introducing our summer 2021 blog series and explaining some key terms! (Body autonomy, reproductive rights, reproductive justice) Continue reading Bodily Autonomy: An Introduction to our Summer 2021 Blog Series
Content warning: mentions and descriptions of depression and reference to an eating disorder – all are forewarned by trigger warnings for each paragraph that it is needed. Helpful links to resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/symptoms/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/for-friends-and-family/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/self-care/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/treatments/ The First Time You Get Depressed Is the Hardest Saoirse: Although we knew each other in school, Maya and I never really spoke about mental health until … Continue reading The First Time You Get Depressed is the Hardest
Birmingham Students For Choice 