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women for peace in northern ireland
Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan started working together in 1976 after the death of Mairead’s niece and nephews in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during a period of conflict called ‘The Troubles’. They formed Women for Peace (later Peace People). Their campaign against violence was very important in helping move the people of Northern Ireland towards a peace process. Betty and Mairead were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. |
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sister supporter
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In 2017, a group of Manchester residents came together to support an abortion-providing clinic that was the target of regular protests from groups who did not agree with abortion. The groups protesting outside the clinic were approaching clinic users and intimidating them. This made it difficult for people to access their legal right to healthcare. Sister Supporter Manchester began a campaign for a safe zone around the clinic. Manchester City Council agreed that what was happening was having a negative effect on clinic users, staff and local residents and decided that a safe zone was required. |
women's rights in leeds In 1977, several women across West Yorkshire were murdered. The police told women to stay at home at night. Many women were annoyed that they were told to not go out rather than men. The Leeds Revolutionary Feminist group called for women across the country to march through cities. On 12 November 1977, hundreds of women marched against sexual violence and to demand the right to walk without fear at night. The ‘Reclaim the Night’ marches continue to today.
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