by OFN | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Members may recall that in late 2023 OFN provided a submission, to the Istanbul Convention monitoring Group of Experts on Violence Against Women (GREVIO). The OFN submission was accepted and we gave further oral and written information to GREVIO, specific to older...
by OFN | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog
Women’s Diaries and Journals At our in-person meeting on 12 July 2025 we discussed in no particular order the following aspects of women keeping diaries and journals: Marika had prepared the session and and chaired the discussion. session: Do diaries and...
by OFN | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the OFN IT Support Hub, made possible by the generous National Lottery Community Fund. This initiative aims to provide free IT support to all OFN members, addressing a variety of tech-related needs. What We Offer Earlier this...
by OFN | Sep 22, 2024 | Blog
The Rt. Hon. Sir Kier Starmer, Prime Minister, House of Commons, SW1. Dear Sir Kier, re. Winter Fuel Allowance We are very concerned at the government’s plans to remove the Winter Fuel Allowance from all pensioners but those on...
by OFN | May 21, 2024 | Blog
The Older Feminist Network (OFN) welcomes the final report of NHS commissioned Review of gender identity services for children and young people led by Dr Hilary Cass (the Report) and the recommendations on how to improve NHS ‘Gender Identity Services’. We are...
by OFN | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog
The Older Feminist Network is a well-established UK organisation, the members of which have lifetimes of experience to contribute to the feminist perspective on issues which directly or indirectly affect older women, who are often invisible or overlooked by society....
by OFN | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog
The OFN has signed an open letter objecting to a call by the Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner for all member states to adopt the full decriminalisation of prostitution, including pimps, brothel keepers, and sex buyers. The European Court of Human...
by OFN | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
“The visit of the Special Rapporteur (from 12 to 21 February 2024) will commence in London, and she will also undertake field visits, to both urban and rural areas in the different regions, in order to gain a first-hand understanding of the issues related to...
by OFN | Jan 19, 2024 | Blog
By Laila Namdarkhan When I first encountered the acronym GREVIO, the first thing that came to my mind was the children’s scary story The Gruffalo, that monster invading children’s dreams. Well, GREVIO could also be regarded as scary as it attempts to...
by Laila and Wendy | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog
The OFN has joined with other feminist organisations to register our dismay and disappointment at the appointment of a male activist, Munroe Bergdorf, as a UN Women UK champion. “The UK has reason to be proud of its strong feminist credentals. We have a dynamic...
