Finding a feminist activist in London, UK?

November 15, 2015 11:46 AM

Could anyone suggest a feminist activist in London, UK, who could be invited to speak on the topic of slutshaming?

MeFi, I need your help! I've been asked to find someone who could be invited to speak on the topic of slutshaming, but I am new to the UK feminist scene, and, apart from searching for established organizations and networks, I have no idea where to look.
Do you know any organizations or - better yet, as they're harder for me to find - individual feminist activists in London whom I could contact?
Thank you!

posted by Guelder to Society & Culture (9 answers total)

Laurie Penny can probably point you in a direction if she can't do it. She's fairly accessible through social media, but I think she has a means of contact on her website as well.
posted by Lyn Never at 11:57 AM on November 15, 2015 [4 favorites]

I second the pointer to Penny. Smart and engaged.
posted by clvrmnky at 12:18 PM on November 15, 2015

Someone at the London branch of Hollaback might be able to help
posted by brujita at 12:22 PM on November 15, 2015 [1 favorite]

Caitlin Moran is very responsive on Twitter. Don't know where she's based, though, but she might be able to point you in the right direction.
posted by Solomon at 12:35 PM on November 15, 2015

I believe that stand-up and feminist activist Kate Smurthwaite is based in London.
posted by Jakey at 1:20 PM on November 15, 2015

Hit up the organizers of Slutwalk London and Lashings of Ginger Beer!
posted by divabat at 3:00 PM on November 15, 2015 [1 favorite]

Someone at The F Word will be able to help, I'm sure.
posted by Hogshead at 5:48 PM on November 15, 2015

Bryony Beynon of Hollaback! London
posted by veids at 6:37 AM on November 16, 2015

Response by poster: Thanks a lot for all your suggestions!
posted by Guelder at 2:08 PM on November 16, 2015