The annual observance of Trans Day of Remembrance honours the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost due to anti-trans violence. Trans individuals still face widespread harassment and discrimination. Their very existence and fundamental rights have become political bargaining chips, exploited for gain across the globe. The Sheffield event, organised by SAYiT, which gives emotional wellbeing support for LGBTQ+young…
SADACCA (Sheffield & District Afro-Caribbean Community) 48 The Wicker, S3 8JB
Internationally the far right are gaining ground, attacking migrants, the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans people, and reproductive freedoms. This is a day of talks and workshops to discuss the issues and the fightback in terms of class struggle feminism, hosted by Workers’ Liberty. The provisional timetable includes several speakers and workshops, lunch, and practical afternoon sessions suitable for children and…
The annual Sheffield Peace and Craft Fair features homemade crafts alongside stalls from many peace groups and other campaigns including Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Sheffield Renewables, and Sheffield Action on Plastic. Around 50 stalls in total offering a good choice of Christmas gifts. Goods on sale have a particular focus on recycling and upcycling, including jewellery, chocolates, candles, soaps,…
Starting from Sheffield Cathedral, Church St. S1 1HA
Reclaim the Night started in Leeds in 1977, to protest the murders of several women by Peter Sutcliffe and the victim-blaming response to these murders. Police had suggested that women should stay indoors, so they took to the streets with signs such as “No curfew on women – curfew on men”. The main aims of the 2024 Sheffield Reclaim the…
