Tag: Women

International Women’s Day: Constance Markievicz

As part of a month long build up to International Women’s Day Celebrations on the 8th of March, the YCL will be publishing daily articles highlighting the exemplary role played by women in the international communist & working class movement. Today we discuss the life of the ‘Rebel Countess’ Constance Markievicz, figurehead of the anti-colonial […]

International Women’s Day: Frida Kahlo

As part of a month long build up to International Women’s Day Celebrations on the 8th of March, the YCL will be publishing daily articles highlighting the exemplary role played by women in the international communist & working class movement. World renowned Mexican artist, feminist and anti-imperialist Frida Kahlo is our fifth Communist icon. YCLers […]

International Women’s Day: Lepa Radić

As part of a month long build up to International Women’s Day Celebrations on the 8th of March, the YCL will be publishing daily articles highlighting the exemplary role played by women in the international communist & working class movement. Today we pay tribute to martyred Yugoslav Partisan and antifascist fighter Lepa Radić. YCLers are […]

International Women’s Day: Helen Crawfurd

As part of a month long build up to International Women’s Day Celebrations on the 8th of March, the YCL will be publishing daily articles highlighting the exemplary role played by women in the international communist & working class movement. Our third titan of the struggle for socialism and women’s liberation is Helen Crawfurd, tireless […]

International Women’s Day: Claudia Jones

As part of a month long build up to International Women’s Day Celebrations on the 8th of March, the YCL will be publishing daily articles highlighting the exemplary role played by women in the international communist & working class movement. In this second instalment we discuss the legacy of Claudia Jones, born in Trinidad, veteran […]

International Women’s Day: Clara Zetkin

As part of a month long build up to International Women’s Day Celebrations on the 8th of March, the YCL will be publishing daily articles highlighting the exemplary role played by women in the international communist & working class movement. Today we start ‘at the start’ by remembering the life and contribution of legendary communist […]

101 Years of the Great October Socialist Revolution

On the 101st Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution in Russia, Chair of the Young Communist League, Johnnie Hunter, discusses the reasons behind the revolution, its legacy and most importantly its significance today in 2018

YCL International Women’s Day 2018 Statement

The Young Communist League sends comradely greetings and solidarity to women everywhere on International Women’s Day 2018! For over a century this day has been marked with celebrations by workers and students the world over

International Women’s Day 2017

A statement on behalf of the Young Communist League Executive Committee to mark International Womens’ Day 2017. As International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world it is important for us, as communists, to acknowledge that the situation for woman in Britain remains one of rampant and systemic inequality and injustice. For the second time […]