"Acta Non Verba, Alis Volat Propiis - "Actions Not Words, She Flies With Her Own Wings"
BUILDING CAPACITY AND RESILIENCE, DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND ORGANISING UNIQUE EVENTS
TOWARDS CHANGE-MAKING
PROJECTS
Projects Include:
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Derby Women's Red Tent Project
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MAD Project
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GAINS Project for Girls
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Just Girls Programme and Youth Club
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International Day of The Girl
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HEResies Zine
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LEAP Project
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Deeds Not Words Towards Liberation
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Room Full of Sisters Events
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Women's History Month
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Reel Vision Grassroots Film Festival
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Vox Feminarum: Women's Voices (VoxFemme for short) started as a small informal community organisation in November 2010 in response to a growing realisation that for many women the issues affecting them locally lacked a coherent voice or vehicle and that these issues were often not on any socio-political agenda. The aforementioned status quo is the case not just locally, in Derby and Derbyshire, but also nationally, regionally and internationally. Three years later in 2013 the organisation was formally constituted and we moved from our offices at Derby Women's Centre to The Mandela Centre.
We hope to engage women all over the world in raising the concerns and the issues affecting all our lives and livelihoods. For those who have no voice we hope to say something that in some small way reflects their concerns and becomes a meaningful vehicle in the struggle for equality, in achieving that which would give real meaning to The Covention The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, 1979) and any other number of human rights treaties which purport, that all 'human beings' are born free', that all of us, by nature of being human, have rights which are inalienable and indivisible.
In the long established tradition of those who fought for and won the right to vote, for those who fought for and won the right to be educated, for those who fought for and won the right of women to free speech and action on issues from fertility rights to marriage and physical freedom, we continue to fight with and for women for whom these rights are yet to be realised and for those women affected by the kind of discrimination which results in the glass ceiling and objectification. A major concern is also the health and well-being of women and girls.
We also celebrate, through both actions and words, the achievements of previous, current and future generations of women.
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Women's Safety Charter
Invitation to Participate in the Consultation and Join the Women's Safety Advisory Board
In the wake of the profound impact left by events, notably the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, there was a moment when society's collective voice resounded with a clear demand for change. A demand for an end to the scourge of male violence against women and girls, and a call for greater accountability in safeguarding children exposed to extreme and traumatic content online.
Yet, regrettably, that momentum has dissipated into a lamentable inaction. The urgency of addressing these pressing issues has waned, leaving a void where our shared responsibility once stood. However, we, at Vox Feminarum: Women's Voices, understand that the need for action remains as urgent as ever.
In the face of this challenge, we find ourselves with no alternative but to persist in raising our voices, unwavering in our commitment to drive an agenda of unity. Unity to address these issues and work collectively towards forging a safer Derby—a city where safety, equity, and empowerment are woven into the very fabric of our community.
To this end, we are proud to introduce the Women's Safety Charter, a possible beacon of hope amidst the shadows of inaction around which current and future action can be focused. This charter embodies our shared commitment to tackling the pressing matters at hand and illuminating the path toward a safer and more inclusive Derby.
We firmly believe that every voice has the power to spark change, and we invite you, our community, to lend your voice to this cause. Many of you have already contributed to the charter in a series of 4 consultations organised in 2022. The Women's Safety Charter is a testament to the strength of that collective action, but we are eager to open it up for wider input, to hear your thoughts, your concerns, and your solutions.
By contributing to this charter, you are helping to shape the future of our city, one where women, girls, and children are shielded from harm, where their voices are heard, and where their safety is paramount.
We invite you to join us in this crucial endeavour, to unite in common purpose, and to breathe life into the vision of a safer Derby. Your input is invaluable, and together, we can forge a path toward a brighter, more secure future for all.
Please click on the attachments below to access and comment on our
Women’s Safety Charter and Night time Business Pledge and to volunteer for the Derby Women’s Safety Advisory Board
Click on the link to access the consultation documents below. Email your responses to vox.feminarum@gmail.com
Document 1:Derby Women's Safety Charter for Consultation
Document 2:Derby Women's Safety Charter Nighttime Business Pledge
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It's that time of year when women labelled 'larger than the norm' and perceived as inherently unhealthy, a strain on the NHS and generally a burden on society feel the pressure of societal disapproval for 'taking up too much space', not conforming and well not being what everyone says we should be! This is oppressive stuff, it's negative and rather than encourage us to become healthy, it can pressure women into often making unhealthy decisions and unrealistic goals....if any of this resonates with you and you want/need an outlet and support, then BeYoutiful - (run by 'bigger' women for 'bigger' women, with a focus on being body positive and wellbeing) might well be the group for you.
For more information please call VoxFemme on 01332 347066 or email us on vox.feminarum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.xx
CONTACT US
Vox Femnarum: Women's Voices
The Mandela Centre
179 Pear Tree Rd,
Derby DE238NQ
Tel:01332 518618