MERJ Principles
MERJ is a self-organised, non-hierarchical group of migrant and ethnic minority women, trans and non-binary people.
MERJ stands for reproductive justice in its broader meaning, from bodily autonomy to economic justice, and is unequivocally pro-choice.
MERJ pursues the visibility of migrant and ethnic minority voices speaking for themselves.
MERJ’s feminism is intersectional.
MERJ is anti-authoritarian.
MERJ is non-religious, but support individual religious expression.
MERJ stands against violence if used as a means of oppression and coercion. We have no problem with violence as a means of self-defence for communities and individuals to stand against oppression.
MERJ is antiracist, antifascist, anticapitalist, anticolonialist and anti-imperialist.
MERJ is against patriarchy, misogyny, ableism, homophobia, transphobia and white supremacy.
MERJ supports the inclusion of trans/nb folks and sex workers.
MERJ calls for the end of Direct Provision, all deportations and any kind of criminalisation of migration.
MERJ doesn’t believe in borders or nations.
MERJ’s vision
What do we want to see in the world?
A world free from fascism, patriarchy, capitalism and hierarchy.
A world where there is no default to privilege.
A world that encourages self-determination.
A world of communities based on mutual aid that enhance the potential of individuals, that are accountable to each other and where individuals can find meaning.
A world where all communities are visible.
A world where people are free to be spiritual without being involved in religious institutions based on hierarchy.
A world based on creativity, art, beauty and fun.
A world that grants true freedom, i.e. freedom from fear.
A world where “feminised” skills and attitudes are not stigmatised but valued.
A world that places importance on ecology and sustainability.
A world based on love, sex, affection and pleasure.
A world based on autonomy.
A world where people are responsible and accountable to their communities and to other individuals.
