Femen

Femen is a feminist protest group which was founded in Ukraine in 2008 by Anna Hutso, Oksana Shachko, Alexandra Shevchenko and Inna Shevchenko, who are among its key members. They have attracted worldwide attention for a series of high-profile protests at key international events and currently live in exile in France.

• Manifesto viiA Movement of Free Women: Preface by GaliaAckerman xiiiPart I: The Gang of Four1. Inna, a Quiet Hooligan 32. Anna, the Instigator 133. Sasha, the Shy One 244. Oksana, the Iconoclast 34Part II: Action5. ‘Ukraine Is Not a Brothel’ 436. No More Nice Quiet Protests 687. Femen Goes All Out 898. In Belarus: A Dramatic Experience 1059. Femen Gets Radical 11710. ‘I’m Stealing Putin’s Vote!’ 12211. Naked Rather Than in a Niqab! 12812. Femen France 15013. Our Dreams, Our Ideals, Our Men 161One Year Later: Afterword by Galia Ackerman 168Notes 182

"Femen and Everyday Sexism are two breakthrough movements to emerge in recent times, and they bring their own distinct 'manifestos' in book form. Both confirm that feminism is no longer a dirty word among twentysomethings but also that the ideology manifests itself differently from their campaigning Second Wave predecessors."The Independent "With Femen, we are dealing with something new ... Its activists are charting a new route for public discourse about women and religion, and making it an unabashedly universal discourse, venturing into realms where they may be hated, and they may yet pay a high price for this. But that they have gotten people talking, even shouting and crying, is undeniable, and it is good; only through debate and discussion, sometimes painful, often unsettling, will we progress."The Atlantic "Femen’s aims are straightforward, broad and radical. A war on patriarchy on three fronts, calling for an end to all religions, dictatorship and the sex industry."The Guardian "Part manifesto part biography this is Ukranian protest group FEMEN in their own words. Currently exiles in France, the four key members outline their objectives and sextremist tactics. A timely look at their 'non-violent but highly aggressive' topless brand of feminist activism."Diva Magazine "This account will inspire activists and inform scholars for generations."Publishers Weekly