Feminist Fightback is a socialist feminist campaigning group which aims to bring together socialists and feminists of different backgrounds to discuss ideas and plan action for women’s liberation. We hold regular, open steering committees in London to decide activity. For more information visit www.feministfightback.org.uk or email  laura_schwartz2003@yahoo.co.uk

Upcoming Feminist Fightback events...

* Contingent on the 8 March International Women’s Day “Million Women Rise March” alongside the x-talk project to teach English to migrant sex workers, the International Union of Sex Workers, the Left Women’s Network and others. Assemble at Hyde Park, London, 12pm (Speaker’s Corner End). Call Sofie on 07815 490 837 or email  volsunga@gmail.com to get involved

* Feminist Fightback, All African Women's Group and Black Women's Rape Action Project are calling for a picket of Serco, the company that runs Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where up to 405 women and children asylum seekers are detained at any time, in appalling conditions. Join us at 4.30pm on 8 March 2008 outside the Serco Research Institute at 22 Hand Court, London, WC1V 6JF. For more information contact Gwyneth  manchester3rdwave@gmail.com

* Benefit in Solidarity with Iranian Political Activists. Feminist Fightback is trying to raise funds for Iranian socialist and feminist activists fighting government repression. Now, more than ever, it is important to show solidarity with the Iranian activists, while opposing Imperialism and War. Help us raise the money! There will be entertainment and a raffle. For more information e-mail  manchester3rdwave@gmail.com
Where: The Ivy House, Holborn, London
When: 8th March, 2008, 8pm - late
Cost: £4 waged, £2 unwaged

* Reproductive Freedoms Teach-In: discussing ideas and planning action for a woman’s right to choose. 12 April, 12-5pm, Clement House Building, London School of Economics, London, WC2A (Holborn tube). As feminists, we want every woman to have a real right to choose – whether to have, or not to have, a child. This event is aimed at feminists, trade unionists, students, school students and others. Sessions include how to campaign, imperial motherhood, making the pro-choice case effectively, where we are now and planning for a national day of action. The event is free and you can turn up on the day, but it’s helpful if you pre-register: to do so or for more information email  rebecca.galbraith@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07971 719 797