Tag: choice

I stand with you on 21st January 2017.

January 20, 2017

There’re a series of Women’s Marches taking place on Saturday 21st January, in countries across the world.  At the time of writing, there will be 616 events, and an estimated 2,053,370 people marching.  It’s been called an international day of action, when people (men and women) will march for the protection of fundamental human rights and … More I stand with you on 21st January 2017.

Let’s NOT teach our children outdated messages about consent & respect.

April 14, 2016

I write this blog, in a thoughtful but largely light hearted way, about the things that toddlers do that push our buttons.  But something really pushed my buttons this week: when I read that in 2016, young women are still being told to take responsibility for a man’s unwelcome gaze or actions. A deputy principal at a … More Let’s NOT teach our children outdated messages about consent & respect.