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Upcoming Events

The Women Who Uncovered the Spycops Scandal

Thursday, 20th February, 5:00pm

Learn about the ‘spycops’ scandal. 
The truth about these abusive, intrusive police units. This event will feature the Scottish premiere of a new film: ‘The Spies Who Ruined Our Lives’

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Online: Please Leave A Message Writing Workshop

Sunday, 23rd February, 10:30am

As part of the exhibition Please Leave A Message, the Free Writing Society from Glasgow School of Art are running free writing workshops both online and at Glasgow Women’s Library.

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Reading Group for Muslim Women

Monday, 24th February, 10:30am

If you are passionate about books and love to share them with others then this group is for you!

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