Come and hear why and how we began, campaigns, victories and obstacles along the way, and how this history can help inform and strengthen our movements today.
Programme includes: speakers, film shows, Q&A and a chance to look at the archives from the three organisations.
Practical information
- If you claim a concessionary rate, you may be asked for proof of eligibility (e.g. student card, or proof of age). Find out more about our concessionary rates.
- If you have any accessibility needs or concerns, please email enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk.
Need to Know
Meet the Speakers
Women of Colour Global Women’s Strike
(formerly Black Women for Wages for Housework) A network of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latina and Indigenous women campaigning against sexism, racism, poverty, war and deportation; for Haiti and Palestine; and for a care income for every gender and generation who care for people and the natural world.
womenofcolour@globalwomenstrike.net / womenofcolour_gws
English Collective of Prostitutes
A network of sex workers working both on the streets and indoors campaigning for decriminalisation and safety, and against the poverty of women and children. Sister organisations are Empower (Thailand), Street Workers Collective (Ireland) and US PROStitutes Collective (USA).
ecp@prostitutescollective.net / ecp_org
Queer Strike
(formerly Wages Due Lesbians) A multi-racial lgbtq+ women's group campaigning for economic, legal and human rights, and to end women’s poverty so that we can all afford to make the life choices we want, including sexual choices. Sister group in San Francisco.
queerstrike@queerstrike.net
Dates and Times
Hookers, dykes and women of colour celebrate 50 years of making trouble & history
, 18:30
Get in touch withwoc@globalwomenstrike.net (which is dealing with this for all three organisations) if you want to come but can’t afford it.
What We Do
