This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Liberation Conference that was held at James Gillespie’s High School in Jly 1974. The event was an important part of the history of the Women’s Liberation Movement in Scotland as well as part ofEdinburgh’s local history.
To mark this important milestone, members of the University of Edinburgh are leading and facilitating a daytime workshop for the students of James Gillespie’s High School on 21 June, which will be followed by an evening celebration event.
Celebration event
The evening event is part of the exciting “Women’s Liberation: 50 Years On” project, which will also take place at James Gillespie’s High School from 5.30 – 7.00 pm on Friday 21 June. The event will include a reception, as well as a panel discussion focusing on Legal and Financial Independence of Women.
This is a free event and is open to everyone!
JGHS Parent Council 