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It has been suggested that we do a craftivist response to the brutal treatment of Emmy a protester at the Auckland Pride Parade, they were protesting, the fact police were forming part of the parade, despite the still problematic treatment of Police and Corrections Department in the treatment of transgender community,

http://www.therealstevegray.com/…/corporate-pride-parade-a…/

Emmy was targeted for special treatment by a security guard who broke Emmys arm and was aggregated by police not giving her immediate medical assistance and cuffing Emmy, despite Emmy screaming out in pain. Emmy later had to have surgery on their arm and this has caused Emmy significant financial hardship as she is no longer able to work. There is a online place to donate for Emmy, to cover legal and medical costs, http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/fundsforemmy

Here our patches for Emmy's sling, a friend of Emmy's told us Emmy own personal style, which includes, aliens, cthulu, xenomorphs and pentagrams. So we have been busy making patches with these themes to show Emmy our love and solidarity.

Flight Sexism

Hey awesome arty and crafty people, we looking for 5-10 artists and crafts people to contribute work for our up coming exhibition, which includes a series of community based installations too. The theme is fighting sexism and the opening date is August 26th. Also, it would be awesome if you are willing to donate your work and any sales will go to Rape Crisis, though this is not mandatory to participate.

Resist the TPPA

MARCH 29 –
NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION AGAINST THE TPPA!!!

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA)

Huge Impact on Kiwis

Our government is negotiating an international agreement that could have a huge effect on the lives of ordinary kiwis. It’s called the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), and it involves eleven Asian and Pacific-rim countries, including the United States. If it goes ahead, we risk damage to our innovative economy, our pristine environment, our health, and the ability to shape our own future.

For more information read....http://www.itsourfuture.org.nz/what-is-the-tppa/

New craftivist member Lullaby Black and her dog Jake have made these wonderful banners for tomorrows protest, we want to make a call out for other such protest banners to be made to put on our city, town and village streets.