Showing posts with label asking for it. Show all posts
Showing posts with label asking for it. Show all posts

25.11.15

Meet To Sleep. November 28

An ActionHero was raped in Bangalore's Cubbon Park this November. 
The home minister responded and hence we Report To Remember " 


We will Meet To Sleep for our will to be fearless.
We will Meet To Sleep for our right to be unwarned.
We will Meet To Sleep to build new memory with our very own public parks.



Bring along a mat, a cushion if you like, a blanket , water, snack.
Bring along a potential new Action Hero if you like.
It's on this Saturday, November 28th at 2 pm.
Location will be shared on confirmation only.
phone: 9886840612 ( 9 30 am - 5 30 pm )

There is no excuse for sexual violence. I Never Ask For It. 

This action will be simultaneously built in Pune, Bombay , Jaipur, Bangalore and in your city/ town/place if you sign up to organise.

Yours truly,
Blank Noise Team


27.6.15

BangaloResidency with Goethe Institute Bangalore


We are delighted to announce and welcome Sabine Felber, artist in residence with the 
I Never Ask For It campaign! 

This has been made possible with the generous support of the 
Goethe Institute BangaloREsidency

We also thank Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology for their generosity and support towards hosting us as Blank Noise, and our fellow artist in resident, Sabine. 

Date : July until August 2015.



23.6.15

Widow. Desire. Conduct. Code. I Never Ask For It



Action Hero Sapna was widowed five years ago. Sapna is expected to wear white or dull colours and live a life of mourning. She contributes to the I Never Ask For It campaign with her desire to wear red. She was harassed and taunted for wanting to wear this garment. She says " It's my wish and my right. I will wear it . I Never Ask For It "

June 23rd marks International Widows Day.  

Build the I Never Ask For It campaign with your testimony . 
Garment is Witness. Evidence. Memory. 

12.6.15

#INeverAskForIt Network-Nominate an 'Action Hero'!

Know someone or a group that does some incredible work on tackling‪#‎sexualviolence‬? Admire an actor, dancer, teacher, gynaecologist, programmer, rapper, singer, filmmaker, poet, neighbour, best friend for their zero tolerance for victim blaming? It even could be you!
Nominate them- or yourself- for the global ‪#‎INeverAskForIt‬ campaign. We'll be getting in touch with all nominees to build actions through which we can all say, #INeverAskForIt.

* Form designed by Action Hero , Rishita Nandagiri

11.6.15

Action Heroes on board as Evidence Gatherers For the I Never Ask For It campaign


Satya Gummuluri 
Ulm Germany
Satya is an artist originally from Bombay. She works with music, writing and
photography, as well as doing freelance translation, editorial and research
work. She has performed and recorded with jazz, world and improvised music
and dance groups in the US, Portugal and India.

Lijya Perayil 
Pune, India
I am currently a student of development at the Azim Premji University in
Bangalore. Conversations and spaces through which gender traverse leave
me fascinated. I love to  recycle, philosophize and travel.

Dr. Preeti Chawla
Bombay, India
I am a doctor & lecturer by profession, with an inclination for women
empowerment , child welfare and motivating the general masses towards
living a fuller life.

Sukriti Suryavanshi
Jaipur / Bangalore, India
My name is Sukriti Suryavanshi, I study Fashion and Design. I read Kamala
Das when no body is looking.

Abhisikta Dasgupta
Hyderabad, India
Hi, I am Abhisikta. I am an Engineer by profession but a rebel, a nomad and
an action hero at heart. I love reading, travelling, painting, dancing and I
speak 4 languages - English, Hindi, Bengali and Tamil (broken).

Ameya Gutta
Goa, India
I'm Ameya - Action Hero, aspiring filmmaker with a passion for
literature, media and culture, in-the-process feminist, lately bitten by the travel
bug.

Neeha Mujeeb
Istanbul, Turkey
Digital analyst, writer, global nomad

Abhishek Chaudhury
New Delhi, India
I am Abhishek Chaudhary, a visual artist and writer.

Anukriti Singh
Lucknow, India



Anubhav Pradhan
Delhi, India
Anubhav is a boring person who reads a lot of boring stuff, writes a lot of boring articles, and edits a lot of boring books. When not doing these boring things, he tries his best to walk, roam, and do his bit against the shrinking of public spaces, and sexism and misogyny.

Jesril Bastina,
Coimbotore,India,
I AM CURRENTLY DOING MY 10TH STD IN ST.FRANCIS SCHOOL . I'M GOOD IN WRITING POEMS AND I ALSO WANTED TO BE A BRAVE WOMAN AND IN FUTURE AS A FEMINIST AND I ALSO WANT TO EXHIBIT MY TALENT OF WRITING POEMS FOR A GOOD SOURCE LIKE MY RECENT POEMS ARE 'GIRLS ARE NOT FOR SALE' AND 'BEWARE OF DOGS' .

Nandini Nagarajan
Hyderabad, India 
Retired scientist living in Hyderabad. Traveled extensively  by train alone on work, also in teams by road. One develops an awareness of surroundings and reliance on judgment that never leaves you. Sadly, more hassles confront women in public today, rather than less. I believe that more women need to be aware, and prepared to move in and occupy the public space and I would like to contribute my tiny effort towards this.

Aru Bhartiya
Aru is involved in research(Economics). Her independent work has been on Menstruation,Society and Religion. She believes the key to finding solutions to a problem is knowledge, which one can gather from sharing and discussing experiences. She wants to be instrumental in creating spaces to facilitate these discussions.

Chirag Sharma 
I am Chirag, working in Pune as an IT Professional (Software Developer) at Infosys Limited.
In my quest to pursue my interest, I will be learning Spanish. In my me time, I like to cook, travel and meet people.  

I want to connect with blank noise because, I feel the urge to set things right, to give what is just for people affected by anykind of mishappening and misbehaving.

26.5.15

#DoingItRight Every Monday


'Mens Baby Change' When you see this sign You know Airport is

Affirmative Action Creates Ripples

Actor and celebrated 'Action Hero' Kangana Ranaut refused to endorse a fairness cream.  #DoingItRight
* Starting the week with some goodness. Look out for our #DoingItRight series every Monday, starting June 1st.

We're also calling for an 'Action Hero' who would be interested in curating ‪#‎DoingItRight‬ . This would mean tweeting 5 affirmative actions happening worldwide to build safe spaces. 
One year on from Safe City Pledge, we celebrate, who, what, where is doing it right, to eradicate gender based violence . Because we need to make the good visible. In saying " I Never Ask For It " here's what we're also asking for. Small steps. Big change. 

Requirement :
> minimum commitment - 1 month
> role- research towards #DoingItRight
> tweeting on Mondays

Rewards:> Action Hero-ism unbound
> Affirmative action could lead to happiness.
Apply. Email blurtblanknoise@gmail.com Starting June 1st !

Action Hero Team includes: Neeha Mujeeb, Sukriti Suryavanshi, Vira Mistry

#DoingItRight Digest ( in order of most recent )

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26th October, 2015

The day Iceland's women went on strike - Oct 24 #DoingItRight #History
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34602822?ocid=socialflow_twitter

Remembering the Suffragettes // BBC Archives #DoingItRight #History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/suffragettes/

Tweet about release of film "Suffragette" and an opening up of debate on women and sexism in Hollywood.

Suffragette writer didn't get a job because she 'didn't flirt enough' #INAFI
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/34471673/suffragette-writer-didnt-get-a-job-because-she-didnt-flirt-enough

Tweet about upcoming Bond release.

Daniel Craig calls out Hollywood's sexist aging double standard #DoingItRight
http://mic.com/articles/127215/daniel-craig-just-called-out-hollywoods-sexist-aging-double-standard

Jennifer Lawrence pens essay on Hollywood sexism
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34516084

Actresses on the stubborn sexism in Hollywood
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/13/movies/female-stars-talk-candidly-about-sexism-in-hollywood.html?_r=0

Bollywood actresses are challenging sexist stereotypes by cheering on one of their own
http://qz.com/514293/bollywood-actresses-are-challenging-sexist-stereotypes-by-cheering-on-one-of-their-own/

The brutal, sexist harassment Bollywood actresses face on Twitter
http://qz.com/498555/the-brutal-sexist-harassment-bollywood-actresses-face-on-twitter/

Stop the Cyber-War On Women
https://www.facebook.com/cyberwaronwomen?fref=ts

Chvrches singer condemns sexist abuse from online trolls
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34083834

Mia Matsumiya, a violinist based in Los Angeles, has taken a stand against sexual harassment and abuse online by posting screenshots of offensive messages she's received over the past decade. @mia_matsumiya
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34599600

Retweet:
https://twitter.com/mia_matsumiya/status/656519124470755328

This Woman Was Harassed Over Her Tinder Profile Pic and Now She's Fighting Back
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/news/a45647/this-woman-was-harassed-over-her-tinder-profile-pic-and-now-shes-fighting-back/

Sexual Violence Won't Be Silenced is a Sydney based advocacy group that combats online sexual harassment @svwbs
https://www.facebook.com/SVWBS

Nice to see a mainstream magazine, Elle, talking about feminism
How to be a Feminist - Carey Mulligan, lead in Sufragette
http://www.elleuk.com/now-trending/how-to-be-a-feminist-by-carey-mulligan


 28th September, 2015

11 young women empowering their communities honoured by the White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/09/17/young-women-empowering-their-communities-championing-change  #USA #DoingItRight

Essay by @bonni07 about his girlfriend's experience with harassment. He says, Speak up!!https://medium.com/absurdist/we-need-to-talk-about-sexual-harassment-72a1c6a8e4ae #DoingItRight

A Scientist tackles online casual sexism. She says, Speak up!! -http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2015/08/18/social-media-handling-casual-sexism #STEM #DoingItRight

Recruitment poster in SF sparks comments against woman's appearance & credibility as an Engineer. #STEM #INeverAskForIt

From not making “the right face” to unbelievable as to "what female engineers look like” https://medium.com/the-coffeelicious/you-may-have-seen-my-face-on-bart-8b9561003e0f #STEM #INeverAskForIt 

What does an Engineer look like? Tackling prejudice faced by female engineers and people working in STEM worldwide http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/commentisfree/2015/aug/13/ilooklikeanengineer-how-one-woman-turned-the-tables-on-sexism-in-her-industry #USA #DoingItRight

Licia Ronzulli, Italian Member of European Parliament brings her daughter to her workplace. #Italy #DoingItRight

"To remind people that there are women who do not have this opportunity [to bring their children to work], that we should do something to talk about this." http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/oct/24/high-five-licia-ronzulli-children-workplace 

Barrister names a senior partner at a London law firm who sent her a LinkedIn message praising her "stunning" profile picture. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/barrister-names-senior-lawyer-who-sent-her-sexist-linkedin-message-a2943031.html #UK #INAFI #DoingItRight

Ending with tweets about Sheetal Sathe of Kabir Kala Manch and her work as an activist.

Sheetal sings of Mothers' hardships providing for their children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7JRWE64CEw


 7th September, 2015

It's Monday again, ! Today's tweets brought to you by . Here we go...

To wrap up Monday, a poignant story from Flavia Carvalho's free tattoos for DV Survivors

Is this ? Scratching my head here: Designated Women's Parking spots in . Your thoughts?


German group is fighting against sexism in ’s most influential tabloid ‘Bild'.


So gets tough on harassment & sexist ads on public transport w/ laws, fines & more. French Govt

Paris to Bid Adieu to Sexual Harassment on Public Transport. Acts now punishable by law! is


10th August, 2015

This week's brought to you by . An affirmative start to a great week ahead!

Today's list includes the following:

first to grant equal rights to all women irrespective of sexual orientation

Londoner Completes Marathon Without Tampon. Would you have done the same?

Watch these slam artists discuss periods through poetry .

Celebrating Manabi Bandopadhyay, the world's first transgender college principal

Women take to the sky! & first female pilots in their countries

breaking societal norms , rides solo across northern areas

US Navy with 18 months maternity leave. Now how about 18 months paternity leave?

- 98% of people believe homosexuality is morally unacceptable. supporting gay rights


3rd August, 2015


This Monday's #DoingItRight brought to you by @ViraMistry

Today's list includes the following:


The #AbortionPill is finally legalized in #Canada. #DoingItRight providing women with safe options.




27th July, 2015

This Monday's #DoingItRight brought to you by #ActionHero @ViraMistry


Today's list includes the following:

"I’m interested in women being shamed for just having functioning parts " @MsMapes #Artist #Activist #DoingItRight http://bit.ly/1KlHz2f 

Photographer @CareyLynne sets it right #DoingItRight with her American beauties project. We are many kinds beauty http://huff.to/1Ik8hWx 

Central Govt #India announces 3 month paid leave on reporting sexual harassment at work #DoingItRight? Your thoughts? http://bit.ly/1IkasJQ 

#JacksonIrungu #DoingItRight says she has set herself free by becoming a woman #transgender http://bit.ly/1JClcj8 

No one type of cover girl. Yes. We are proud, whole and diverse bodies .@WomensRunning #DoingItRight http://bit.ly/1KlI646  Erica Schenk





July 20th, 2015

Mondays here again! This Mondays affirmative actions brought to u by .

Today's list includes the following:
Is someone somewhere to end sexual gender based violence? Small step Big change. Identify. Add. Share http://goo.gl/forms/M93qZW6byv

"They’re getting bullied...beaten up.. murdered, ... committing suicide”

marries at 60. shifting social norms. Make a new cool.

demands sanitary pad for those in police custody
Calling it what it is. .


Identify a minister/ politician taking a step to end + sexual violence? recent times

responds to question on her weight. https://t.co/ZHZqqIXqRT



July 13th, 2015

#DoingItRight reports affirmative actions to end gender based and sexual violence from around the globe.
Today's list includes the following:

200 lawyers are #DoingItRight by defending two Moroccon women being tried for "indecent dressing" ‪#‎INeverAskForIt‬ http://goo.gl/BzBY9T


India's Supreme Court is #DoingItRight by granting guardianship to an unwed mother without the consent of the father http://goo.gl/3mH9e8

"A feminist? Why do you hate men?" @GynoStar #DoingItRight w/ illustrations on being a ‪#‎Feminist‬ in the modern world http://goo.gl/dkhdJa

Women artists ‪#‎Pakistan‬ #DoingItRight taking forward @Sabeen Mahmud's legacy @TheSecondFloor ‪#‎FreedomOfSpeech‬ http://goo.gl/Vj3OOn
If you smell good news this week, send it our way.
Contribute to #DoingItRight .

https://docs.google.com/…/1THU3IyntjwhNyOXXUNsk2q…/viewform…



June 29th, 2015.

top list #LoveWins @POTUS @usa #DoingItRight  by legalizing gay/lesbian marriage in all 50 states! 

affirmative news is good for you /us.  This monday  tell us who what where is #DoingITRight to eradicate #GBV #VAW @rishie_ 

When you have the courage to #DoingItRight . Many will follow. Affirmative Actions Ripple

.@iamjohnoliver discusses lack of legal consequences for online harrassment of women #DoingItRight #INeverAskForIthttps://youtu.be/PuNIwYsz7PI

Watch the top 7 #DoingItRight ad campaigns selected for the @sherylsandberg @Cannes_Lions Glass Lion award http://goo.gl/NjM1rP

Barnard Women's College will now accept those who identify themselves as women regardless of gender #DoingItRight #LGBTQwww.aol.it/1dQdWbn

NALSAR is #DoingItRight by granting India's first gender neutral graduation certificate. #LGBTQ http://goo.gl/gL0t0N

Clitoris + Glitter = Klittra - Sweden is #DoingItRight by crowd-sourcing word for female masturbation http://huff.to/1H9LtKw

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June 22nd 2015.
"If you are not yourself, then who are you?" Kids react to Caitlyn Jenner via @SheKnows #DoingItRight #LGBTQ https://youtu.be/eWCZIZwiCkY

2 women and 14 men are #DoingItRight by choosing vulnerability over aggression #Conscription #Lithuania http://goo.gl/2qTIMl 

Vrindavan widows are #DoingItRight with color, play, holi and celebration via @AJENews http://aje.io/gcmj

@MenCareGlobal and fathers from around the world are #DoingItRight in this heartwarming video #FathersDay https://youtu.be/uAFIc4Z_wrQ

@Google is #DoingItRight by tackling #RevengePorn #INeverAskForIt http://gu.com/p/4axmp/stw

June 15 , 2015
‪#‎DoingItRight‬ is brought to you by ‪#‎ActionHeroes‬@SukritiSuryavanshi @ViraMistry @NeehaMujeeb !
‪#‎Iran‬ s step towards ‪#‎DoingItRight‬. Minister ‪#‎AbdolhamidAhmadi‬ approves a govt proposal-allow women watch games http://t.co/hwQQe9hUVR

We celebrate Irani ‪#‎ActionHero‬ @Masih_Alinejad for ‪#‎DoingItRight‬. Build Desire. A wish. https://t.co/8S4oQ0Cjrr http://t.co/U2fFoYVUNj