Public event for International Women's Day 2020: Women's Environmental Network Annual Forum. 'Why's climate justice a feminist issue?' Panel chair: Sherilyn MacGregor, The University of Manchester. 6-9pm on the 11th March, Alliance Manchester Business School (booking essential via Eventbrite) (original) (raw)
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