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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 1d

Meanwhile the huge auditorium in the conference centre is filling up with fabulous FiLiA Women. The atmosphere is electric - and joyous. We are so happy to be here together and looking forward to an amazing weekend of #solidarity and #sisterhood. Thank you #FiLiA2025

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 1d

Acts like these just demonstrate what a hostile and oppressive climate women are living in and why we have no choice but to keep on fighting.

Acts like these don't deter us. They spur us onwards.

Which side are you on?

#FiLiA2025 /2

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 1d

So proud to be part of @filiacharity.bsky.social, so in awe of what this incredible movement of grassroots women achieves in the face of indefensible obstruction, intimidation and threat... #FiLiA2025 /1

FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 1d

Did they think that hanging up flags, spray-painting and smashing the venue windows would stop us?

#FiLiA2025 in #Brighton has started!

See you there.

Sisterhood and Solidarity!

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 2d

Arrived in #Brighton for the fabulous #FiLiA2025 with @ph-severn.Baku.social to find the #FiLiAFlag♀️and #FiLiABunting♀️

Looking forward to a weekend full of
#Sisterhood #Solidarity with @filiacharity.bsky.social

Let's do this!

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 4d

Oh yes – the #Feminists are in town – look at our beautiful #FiLiAFlag ♀️♀️♀️

Share a picture of you arriving in #Brighton for #FiLiA2025 with a #FiLiAFlag in it – let's get excited! 💃

🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets

#Sisterhood #Solidarity

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 6d

💥 #FiLiA2025 session news 💥

#Brighton Multicultural Women’s Cycle Club delivers fun, fresh air & freedom, skills, speed & #sisterhood – try a bike at #FiLiA – we’ll get you pedalling too!

🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #WomensCycling

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 7d

"Rather than relying on men's behavior to improve, more women are asserting themselves directly in male-dominated spaces and setting new standards... making nightlife safer and more inclusive but also redefining what power looks like after dark." www.ibtimes.co.uk/club-door-dr... ❤️✊

Safer Nights Out: Why More Women Are Taking Over Male-Dominated Nightlife Jobs

More women are breaking into male-dominated nightlife jobs—from club security to taxi driving—reshaping safety, opportunity, and nightlife culture.

www.ibtimes.co.uk

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 9d

The venue for #FiLiA2023 #Glasgow cancelled at the last minute. We spent 2 days in a lawyer's office & won!

We are pleased & reassured that #Brighton & Hove CC have been in touch & confirmed they are not considering cancelling.

See you @ #FiLiA2025

🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets

#Sisterhood #Solidarity

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 9d

Looking forward to running this session with @filiacharity.bsky.social Women's Assembly at #FiLiA2025 Women into Power! #LetsGo #MakeLikeAMushroom🍄‍🟫

FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 9d

💥 #FiLiA2025 workshop news 💥

•WOMEN INTO POWER•

Join this #FiLiAWomensAssembly workshop focused on how to organise collectively & develop campaigns that drive real change for Women & our communities; with
@kiritunks.bsky.social

🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets

#WomenSupportingWomen

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 10d

The @filiacharity.bsky.social TU Women's Network is growing and getting organised. Really looking forward to connecting with other TU women at #FiLiA2025 👇🧵👇

FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 10d

The FiLiA Trade Union Women’s Network sent out its third newsletter this week. If you are a member of the Network, check your inbox for the latest updated & info about upcoming events.

If you want to make unions work for Women, sign up here 🔗⬇️
www.filia.org.uk/filia-trade-...

FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network — FiLiA

www.filia.org.uk

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sbsisters.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social · 13d

Last night, our Director, @selmataha8.bsky.social, joined others in stressing the need for a whole-system approach to tackling VAWG.

She called for an end to two-tier discrimination and urged the government to centre Black, minoritised, and migrant women in both policy and funding decisions. 2/2

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sbsisters.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social · 13d

This week, we’re at the Labour Party Conference.

As part of a coalition of specialist organisations, we’re calling on the government to make ending VAWG a political priority - not just for some, but for all. 1/2 #VAWGTakeover

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 18d

Celebrating the Supreme Court ruling for upholding women's sex based rights.

I'm am really looking forward to spending a whole weekend with principled, radical women at #FiLiA2025.

It will be such a tonic.

FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 21d

💥 #FiLiA2025 session news 💥

We take a moment to celebrate the landmark #SupremeCourt judgment in @forwomen.scot, recognising & thanking those who brought the case, the interveners & the wider movement that made it possible @scotlesbians.bsky.social. Hosted by Joanna Cherry.

🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 19d

How long before UK Jobcentres move from encouraging unemployed women into OnlyFans to mandating it? nordicmodelnow.org/2025/09/20/h...

How long before UK Jobcentres move from encouraging unemployed women into OnlyFans to mandating it? | Nordic Model Now!

UK job centres are encouraging OnlyFans as self-employment for unemployed women, while stories emerge of male job coaches seeking free access to their ‘content’.

nordicmodelnow.org

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sbsisters.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social · 23d

We condemn last Sat's far-right march & the govt's racist immigration measures, which put Black, minoritised & migrant communities at risk - especially women & children.

The govt must act urgently to safeguard & support our communities.

Read & amplify ⬇️
southallblacksisters.org.uk/news/its-tim...

Poster with Southall Black Sisters and The Monitoring Group logos. Bold text reads “It’s time to mobilise and not agonise.” Below is an illustration of protester silhouettes in maroon, raising fists and placards. Caption: “A joint statement on the far-right demonstration in London on Saturday 13 September 2025.”

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 23d

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Suzy Lamplugh Trust @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social · 25d

We are excited to launch our groundbreaking Safer Parks Project with Dr. Anna Barker at @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and Green Flag Award!🎉

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 23d

#Manchester this weekend @filiacharity.bsky.social & @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social session on how to use Equality Impact Assessments to win change for women - register here www.tickettailor.com/events/filia...

Get Tickets for #FiLiAEqualityMCR – Equality Impact Assessments: A Powerful Tool for Feminists (Manchester)

Equality Impact Assessments: A Powerful Tool for Feminists (Manchester), Sat 20 Sep 2025 - On Saturday 20th September, come along to a free FiLiA Women's Assembly and Women's Budget Grou...

www.tickettailor.com

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 25d

Surrogacy Law reform – share your views with Parliament!

Join a FiLiA Women’s Assembly women-only online session to discuss a new consultation on #surrogacy law reform.

🗓️ Wednesday 24th September 7pm
👩‍💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ bit.ly/FiLIASurrogacy

#FiLiASurrogacy

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UK Feminista @ukfeminista.bsky.social · Sep 8

💬 "there’s an urgent need for guidance & resources tailored to Alternative Provision settings to address sexism and sexual harassment"

📒 That's why we've launched 'Understanding Sexual Harassment' for AP settings

👉 Our Director Nina Humphries explains: ukfeminista.org.uk/news/new-res...

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UK Feminista @ukfeminista.bsky.social · 26d

📢 SCHOOLS & COLLEGES: applications are now open for the UK Feminista 2026 Action Award!

🏅 Reward students & teachers for action to combat sexism and sexual harassment.

👉 Start your application today with the Action Pledge ukfeminista.org.uk/award-scheme/

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Women's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 26d

Today, the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons.
Together with leading women's organisations, we have written to Minister Peter Kyle urging him to resist amendments to water down the legislation. Delivering the bill in full as promised is key to advancing gender equality.

Ministers warned watering down workers bill would threaten plans to close pay gap

Exclusive: Ministers have been warned the Employment Rights Bill is a ‘once-in-a-generation chance’ to close the gender pay gap as the Commons gears up to consider amendments

www.independent.co.uk

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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 28d

It's high time trade unions did right by women. It's our movement too and we are not giving way. #UnionsForWomen

FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 28d

Women in Trade Unions are fighting back!

Ann Henderson from #FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network says: ‘I am determined that the past struggles of working-class women should be respected and built on by our trade union movement...’

🔗⬇️
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Why unions' attempt to defy Supreme Court’s landmark gender ruling cannot stand

After the TUC conference votes unanimously to reject the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the definition of the word ‘woman’, Susan Dalgety says legal action against unions may be required

www.scotsman.com

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 28d

💥 #FiLiA2025 workshop news 💥

•UNIONS FOR WOMEN: GETTING ORGANISED!•

Come and connect with other Women in a workshop and get organised to take up issues and campaigns in trade unions all over the UK @kiritunks.bsky.social @ph-severn.bsky.social

🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets

#UnionsForWomen

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 29d

The #FiLiA #newsletter is out!

🔗 bit.ly/FiLiANewsletter12092025

#FiLiA2025 speakers & sessions @glosswitch.bsky.social @rachelhewitt.bsky.social @laurafreixas.bsky.social @jophoenix1.bsky.social, FiLiA book by @rahilag.bsky.social, TUWN update @kiritunks.bsky.social @ph-severn.bsky.social & more!

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · Sep 10

You can find out more about the FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network and sign up below.

We are just getting started - join us! #FiLiA2025 #TUC2025 #TUC25 #UnionsForWomen

🔗⬇️
www.filia.org.uk/filia-trade-...

FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network — FiLiA

www.filia.org.uk

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