By Freya Barwell and Megan Hall Photography: Jack Oliver Manchester Metropolitan University’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Festival continued with a series of powerful readings by award-winning poets Dr Malika Booker and Clare Shaw at the Manchester Poetry Library. Marking the second day of the 16-day campaign, Forward Prize-winner Dr Malika Booker led…

By Morgan Stewart, Sumayyah Mussa and Megan Hall As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival at Manchester Met, poet and activist Clare Shaw shares their thoughts on the power of poetry to inspire connection, healing and change. Tell us about your work and your motivations for being involved with the…

By Lowri Simmons, Megan Hall, Imogen Lambert-Baker, Freya BarwellFeatured image: Siro Micheroli Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign from 25 November to 10 December, featuring a packed programme that explores how poetry can challenge societal injustices and inspire activism. The 16-day programme will examine how poetry can create…

By Imogen Lambert-Baker, Freya Barwell, Lowri Simmons, Megan HallFeatured image: Laura Bates “I’ve seen policy makers change their positions on issues that they have been really entrenched on because of the power of people’s stories told in their own words,” says feminist activist and Everyday Sexism founder Laura Bates, reflecting on the power of personal…