Fiona Vera Gray
Professor of Sexual Violence. Co-Director Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Met. Feminist academic, activist, author. Writing on sexual violence, public sexual harassment, embodiment.
- Reposted by Fiona Vera GrayI finally took some time to read (well, listen to) @veragraf.bsky.social's recent book 'Women on Porn', and it's just fantastic. The interviews with women are really honest and insightful and Fiona's commentary manages to be both non-judgmental and substantive, which is a tricky balance to achieve.
- Wrote something for @theguardian.com today with @claremcglynn.bsky.social on the new independent porn review and what needs to happen next www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Event is now sold out! Sorry if you missed tickets but there will be recordings available on the CWASU site soon - will post when they're out.
- This Thursday 13th Feb - incredible online event hosted by @purnasen.bsky.social exploring what the current global political and cultural changes mean for violence against women and girls. More info and register cwasu.org/session-one-...
- This Thursday 13th Feb - incredible online event hosted by @purnasen.bsky.social exploring what the current global political and cultural changes mean for violence against women and girls. More info and register cwasu.org/session-one-...
- Reposted by Fiona Vera Gray@mindcharity.bsky.social who have 508k followers on X have just announced that they will no longer be posting there. This is one of the first loud quits from a really big charity I have seen. They hadn't posted on X since November. They are here instead and building up from their 2k followers.
- Reposted by Fiona Vera Gray#16DaysOfAction 2024 are over but our work is never done. #CWASU has held 3 series of #JoiningTheDots #VAWG international webinars -I’m now planning for 2025. Here’s the 1st set - I’ll share individual recordings here @proflizkelly.bsky.social @veragraf.bsky.social cwasu.org/joining-the-...
- Respect - the UK org focused on domestic abuse perpetrators - is on BlueSky now! Have a follow...
- Hi everyone, happy to be here 🦋 We're Respect, the UK charity stopping perpetrators of #DomesticAbuse Because behind every survivor, is a perpetrator. If you want to learn more about our work and the wider change needed, our manifesto is a good place to start 👇 www.respect.org.uk/pages/respec...
- Oh this sucks, I really liked her interviewing style - held people to account without being a dick about it.
- A huge loss for the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
- Reposted by Fiona Vera Gray16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence is a worldwide campaign advocating for the end of violence against women and girls. This annual event commences on November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes December 10th, Human Rights Day.
- Hot off the press! New open access article from us out of #OperationSoteria on the unintended consequences of changes to police recording on rape. Read, enjoy, and weep at the cycle of one step forward two steps back in criminal justice reform academic.oup.com/policing/art...
- Reposted by Fiona Vera GrayA reminder that @fullfact.bsky.social is here and bringing the good information.
- Southall Black Sisters are here, one of our oldest and most glorious #VAWG organisations. Give them a follow and share @sbsisters.bsky.social!
- Amazing org doing amazing things. Fancy a new job in the new year...?
- 📣 We're hiring! We are looking for: 3 x Local Campaign Organisers 1 x Campaigns Officer Salaries, locations and more details can be found👇 hopenothate.org.uk/about-us/car...
- UK academics! I've got a drinking game for the phrase "with my REF hat on..." Anytime someone says it in 2024 you have to have a shot. Increasing to 2 shots per mention next year, 3 shots per mention year the after etc etc etc until we all black out by 2029
- Reposted by Fiona Vera GrayI have created a starter pack for @opendemocracy.net reporters, staffers, freelancers and friends. If you write for us, reply in the comments and I will add you to the list! go.bsky.app/J9Fsm7fat://did:plc:w34qky4ks3xuh5fltnbpqmeh/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lbczyakjh72e
- Reposted by Fiona Vera Gray#SWEP has just been activated in #London Tonight offers us all an amazing opportunity for @mayoroflondon.bsky.social & all councils to get everyone in! Conveniently there is also a #homelesscount tonight organised in EVERY London borough 👀 Everyone counted MUST be offered shelter! Simple🤞
- Larry is here! All will be saved @number10cat.bsky.social
- Reposted by Fiona Vera GrayAt @hopenothate.bsky.social we are putting on community meetings across the country on how to tackle the rise of the far right and Reform UK. If you’d be interested in helping us organise one in your local area then hit reply and I’ll get in touch!
- Fantastic opportunity here for anyone interested in pursing a #PhD in violence against women #VAWG. Fully funded PhD based at Nottingham Trent and working with the wonderful Juno Women's Aid ufncollaboratory.ac.uk/volunteering...
- Sharing for any new friends here - I wrote this earlier this week on Saorise Ronan's comments on women's safety work, and why they've had the impact they have www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2024/11/13/w...
