Discussing ideas and planning action for a woman’s right to choose
12 April, 12-5pm, Clement House Building, London School of Economics, Holborn (Holborn tube)
12.00pm Registration
12.30pm Opening speech by Sofie Buckland (NUS National Executive)
1-2.15pm
a) Imperialism and Motherhood Speaker: Anna Davin (founding editor of History Workshop Journal) Facilitator: Gwyneth Lonergan
b) From Abortion Rights to Reproductive Freedoms A panel discussion with Charlotte Gage (Abortion Rights), Cathy Nugent (Workers’ Liberty), Rosie Woods (NHS worker) Facilitator: Anna Longman
2.20-3.35pm
a) Getting your message across Jill Mountford (former organiser of the Welfare State Network) and James House (TV documentaries producer) Workshop facilitator: Rachael Ferguson
b) How to campaign Workshop Facilitator: Anne-Marie O’Reilly (trade union organiser)
3.45-5pm Planning for a National Day of Action Facilitators: Laura Schwartz and Rebecca Galbraith
* Food: cheap vegetarian food will be served from 12 noon
* Free creche: Please register with rebecca.galbraith@yahoo.co.uk for a free creche place
* Social with X-talk: 7pm @ The Ivy House, Southampton Row, Holborn
* The teach-in is free to attend but a suggested donation of £1.50 unwaged and £3+ waged is encouraged.
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