An Aberdeen festival celebrating the centenary of women winning the right to vote in the UK has announced its full programme.
The Rise Up Quines event will take place for the very first time this year from November 12 to 18, at venues all across the city.
The week-long celebration will feature special screenings of films telling the story of the suffragette movement, talks on feminist issues, theatrical performances telling stories of influential women and more.
During the festival, a special plaque will be unveiled by Aberdeen City Council celebrating the life of influential Aberdonian journalist and suffragette, Caroline Phillips.
One of the other headline events will be an appearance from internationally renowned feminist writer and activist Caroline Criado-Perez at Aberdeen University on Sunday, November 18.
The author of the 2015’s “Do It Like A Woman” will appear at an event chaired by Fiona Stalker.
Ms Perez said: “This centenary year has been a dramatic one for women’s rights.
“More women than ever are finding their voices and standing together under the banner of Me Too.
“But at the same time, the backlash around the world to shut us back up is intensifying.
“When there is so much to fight for and the battle can feel unwinnable, I do take strength from looking back to the women who fought for our right to vote at a time when women’s participation in democracy seemed laughable.
“I’m really looking forward to taking part in a festival that reminds us of that fight – that reminds us of what we can achieve when we stand fast and united.”
To find out more visit www.riseupquines.com