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The Timeless Wisdom of Clara Fraser, Pioneer of Socialist Feminism Clara Fraser (1923-1998) came from the revolutionary movement of the United States and co-founded Radical Women in 1967. Impacted very young by revolutionary giants such as Clara Zetkin, Karl Marx and Leon Trotsky, Fraser developed the theory that feminism and socialism are linked and those most oppressed by the capitalist system will lead in its overthrow. Revolution, She Wrote is a collection of Fraser’s writings and speeches…See More

Half a century after the uprisings of women, queers, students, Black Americans and oppressed nations shook the world. Today’s global explosions of protest and rebellion are again rattling the powers-that-be. Hear young women speak as part of a new generation of feminist warriors: Alice Chesworth, equal rights activist for same-sex attracted and gender queer youth, member of Safe Schools Coalition Victoria and Minus18 Tara Mitchell, transgender rights activist and member of Radical Women Come…See More

Celebrate the inextinguishable spirit of IWD, now firing up the world with struggles for freedom. Come and share a story of women-led revolt that inspires you. All genders are welcome!Enjoy a spread of global dishes, including vegetarian, served at 6.30 pm for an $8.00 donation.For more information, contact Radical Women on 03-9388-0062 or radicalwomen@optusnet.com.au. To stay in touch on facebook, like Radical Women Australia.See More

This Emmy Award-winning documentary tells the story of the first-known collective uprising against queer and transgender oppression — a multi-racial rebellion in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, led by drag queens, that took place three years before the Stonewall Riot in New York. The revolt connected to issues of police harassment, housing rights, war resistance, and sexual liberation. Come view and discuss this enlightening film. A refreshing dinner, with vegetarian option, will be served…See More

Abortion rights in Victoria are under threat. The Right to Life is organising a ‘March for the Babies’ on October 8, wanting to recriminalise abortion. This anti-choice mobilisation is to bolster reactionary efforts to establish the ‘rights’ of the foetus and wind back Victoria ‘s 2008 reform, which decriminalised abortion. Pro-choicers will rally to make our message loud and clear: ‘We won’t go back! Full reproductive rights for all women now!’ Saturday, 8 October12.00 Noon, Parliament…See More