Gender and Feminism Society: President

hi I am Lizzie! I've been a loyal member of genfem my entire time at UCL, I look forward to our Monday evenings every week. (helps me cope w the sunday scaries)

why i want to be president

• I <3 genfem - ive always felt welcome, and I want to make sure it reaches more ppl and that more ppl feel welcome and seen 

why i would be a good president

• previous experience in leadership include chair of art society in sixth form where i hosted charity fashion show which raised over £10,000 for medical aid in Burma, so I am organised and pretty good at leading 
• inclusivity and accessibility - i work with neurodivergent children and adults, i want feminism to be a movement everyone feels they can be involved. I want to make sure everyone would feel welcome and never intimidated by feminism! I hate hearing about people feeling like they aren't feminist enough or knowledgeable enough to join genfem, it's not about knowledge it's about a willingness to learn and discuss!

what i would do if i become president

• More social events outside of Monday eves - post genfem pub, trips to cafes (like the Palestinian cafe in Tufnell Park), museums, pic nics etc. i want genfem to be a social + bubble community
• more conciousness raising chats -  discussions about our own experiences of how our sex and gender has shaped our lives. Since ucl is so diverse, i think we cld learn from each other's lived experiences when we talk about intersectionality in feminism. 

Hi everyone, I’m Haarisah, you may recognise me as your current BAME rep. I joined the committee this year because of GenFem’s strong commitment to an intersectional feminist community. I have found that in many circles, feminist thought simply exists as reactionary and abstract, but feminism transcends the bounds of academia; it is a practice rooted in community. It is for this reason that I am running to be president of the 2026 GenFem Committee. 

Being on the committee this year has not only equipped me with the skills to take on responsibility and lead discussions, but my fellow committee members have expanded my knowledge on feminist discourse. In a world where TERFism, racism, misogynoir, homophobia, etc. are on the rise and where more and more people are swallowing the red pill; I hope with the knowledge and skills I have gained from being on the committee will allow us to create a safer space for the marginalised ‘other’ not just through our much-loved discussions but also as an active embodiment of our beliefs, for feminism is not just a noun but a verb.

My goal for GenFem is outreach-expansion. I am hoping to cultivate a feminist culture within UCL, where all peoples can come together to be more proactive intersectional feminists. Whether it may be discussions, panel events, bringing in speakers, protesting or just coming together to unwind, I want to continue these conversations with our members but to also expand and amplify the feminist voice across campus.