MERJ Principles
MERJ is a self-organised, non-hierarchical group of migrant and ethnic minority women, trans, non-binary people, and any one of a marginalised gender who doesn’t adhere to the Western gender binaries.
MERJ stands for reproductive justice in its broader meaning, from bodily autonomy to economic justice, and is unequivocably 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 trans, non-binary people and sex workers.
MERJ calls for the end of Direct Provision, all deportations and any kind of criminalisation of migration.
MERJ is against carceral logic and institutions that uphold racial capitalism
MERJ doesn’t believe in prisons, 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 power.
A world that encourages self-determination.
A world that is accessible to Disabled people.
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.
