Chain reaction! Feminist stunt at Manchester town hall inspires search for second female bronze statue
East Didsbury Councillor Andrew Simcock has launched a campaign to introduce a second female statue into the city centre.
Pucker up: Cancer charity launches campaign to steal 20,000 kisses from public, starting in Manchester
Look Good Feel Better focuses predominantly upon the after-effects of cancer on a woman’s appearance – something which no other cancer charity currently does
‘It’s not porn’: Burlesque petition against Facebook ad ban kicks up 1,000 signatures in one day
Burlesque dancers have claimed Facebook is suffering from stage fright by banning saucy adverts – and have hit back with an e-petition that racked up more than 1,000 signatures in a day.
‘Look in my THONG for cash’: Sex assault campaigners slam ‘irresponsible’ tweet by Manchester taxi firm
The controversial tweet from Club Cars Manchester read: “I think these should be handed out during freshers week this year!”
Degrading? Not for the girls! Manchester stripper says lap dancing ’empowers’ women as she laughs at punters
Human rights organisation OBJECT successfully campaigned for a licensing regime in 2009 requiring lap dancing clubs to be regulated by local councils as sex entertainment venues (SEVs) as appose to the previous categorisation of ‘leisure centres’.
A welcome town hall ‘boob’? I BREASTFEED in Manchester council meetings, reveals Kate Chappell
Breastfeeding is allowed in meetings by Manchester City Council in a bid to be more accommodating to female councillors.
Brow Arch March: Manchester Debenhams host ‘Movember’ for girls with eyebrow-raising charity bid
This year’s campaign ‘Brow Arch March’, which is the first one, as already raised £42,000
WoMan-chester: Top ten International Women’s Day events around the city
MM reveals the top ten events to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Inspirational bi-sexual and lesbian women join two-day Sugar and Spice festival for International Women’s Day
Sugar and Spice Festival aims to sweeten up International Women’s Day for LGBT community.
‘Reclaim the Night’: Women set to march on Manchester in protest against abusive attitudes to females
The annual march begins at Owens Park, Fallowfield this evening at 7pm
Face off: Woollen masks used in guerilla campaign to deface Manchester statues… and mark women’s achievements
Yarnstorm: Stature project was founded by Warp & Weft