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FiLia

Etymology [edit] Cf. Latin filia, Italian figlia. Noun [edit] filia (plural filias) 1.	daughter ________________________________________ Latin[edit] Etymology[edit] From fīlius (“son”). Pronunciation[edit] (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈfiː.li.a/

The Organization FiLiA Art, originally titled "Feminism in London", is an organization whose philosophy surrounds communicating the diversity of women’s experiences through art in innovative ways that engage the public in feminism. Their mission includes hosting an annual conference that brings women together from around the globe to exchange ideas, share experiences, and network to bring together minds to provide public engagement. They aim to advance education of the public in the subject of gender equality by showcasing activists, academics, NGOs and their work. They promote human rights, especially women’s rights, through the arts. Feminism in London’s had a merger with Resist Porn Culture in 2016 (to form FiLiA).

FiLiA, is a word meaning daughter which describes their intention to steadfastly continue the work of their fore-mothers to create a better world for their daughters. In 2016 Resist Porn Culture became a part of FiLiA. The arts around feminism have been an important feature of their annual conference in London, UK. They curate art exhibitions as part of their global conference. FiLiA has a long-term commitment to the development of the feminism in arts within the United Kingdom and internationally.

FiLiA aims to empower minority and at-risk women by facilitating their creative self-expression to achieve greater public awareness and understanding of their experiences. They seek to open channels of communication and discussion about how art expresses itself through feminism, activism, and issues affecting women.

FiLiA promotes diverse and more accurate representative of women. Since 2013, they have been working hard to promote women artists at their annual exhibits. FiLiA also supports the artistic development of emerging and established female artists, and women artists from minorities and disadvantaged groups.