By Isabella Johnson and Freya Barwell Photography: Simon Webb Manchester poet and theatre-maker Roma Havers took centre stage at Manchester Metropolitan University’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival, delivering a unique and empowering creative workshop. Held at the Manchester Poetry Library, Havers’ Erasure Poetry Workshop invited participants to explore gender-based violence narratives through…

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 Immy Burgess and Lowri SimmonsFeatured image and gallery: Molly Goble Manchester Metropolitan University’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival launched this week with a powerful opening event featuring feminist activist and Everyday Sexism founder Laura Bates alongside Forward Prize-winning poet Dr Kim Moore. Hosted by Dr Malika Booker, poet, multidisciplinary artist, and senior lecturer at…

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…