Savitri Hensman Explained

Savitri Hensman
Birth Place:Sri Lanka
Alma Mater:University College London
Known For:LGBT activism
Writing

Savitri "Savi" Hensman is an activist and writer based in the United Kingdom. She was one of the founders of London's Black Lesbian and Gay Centre.

Early life and education

Hensman was born in Sri Lanka but moved to the United Kingdom at the age of two, growing up in Hackney. She studied chemical engineering at University College London, graduating in 1982. However, she was later unable to find any work in chemical engineering, so instead, joined a lab as a research assistant.[1]

Research and career

Hensman helped to launch the London's Black Lesbian and Gay Centre in 1985.[2] At the time, the centre was supported by the Greater London Council and housed in an annex of Tottenham Town Hall. In the late 1980s, Hensman joined the Haringey Council's Lesbian and Gay Sub-Committee and was involved with the campaign against Section 28. As well as this, Hensman was involved in the Positive Images group and Haringey Black Action (late 1890s).[3] Hensman worked for many years and is currently an involvement coordinator in health research. As a member of the Christian Church, Hensman campaigns for a more inclusive community, writing on the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in religious communities.[4] [1] [5] [6] In October 2018, she wrote an LGBT briefing paper that was presented to the Archbishop of Canterbury.[7]

Hensman is a regular contributor to Ekklesia, who published her first book in 2015.[8] She has also written for The Guardian, as well as writing poetry.[9] [10]

In 2016, Hensman joined King's College London as the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Coordinator for the Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, South London (CLAHRC). She worked with researchers, service users, carers and communities in order to accumulate research that reflected the views and priorities of local people.

In 2019, Hensman was featured in the University College London (UCL) Queer Tapestry, a project which celebrated the history of UCL's LGBTQ+ community. The tapestry was created by Robert (Bob) Mills, a professor of history of art who leads the LGBTQ+ network.[11]

Books

Articles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savi Hensman. 2017-05-18. Speak Out London. en. 2019-07-05.
  2. Web site: Savitri Hensman. UCL. 2019-02-09. The Queer Tapestry exhibition. en. 2019-07-05.
  3. Web site: Savitri Hensman. UCL. 2019-02-09. UCL Campaign. en. 2020-02-26.
  4. Web site: Ms Savitri Hensman. www.kcl.ac.uk. 2020-02-26.
  5. News: When is Gafcon going to start listening? Savitri Hensman. Hensman. Savitri. 2011-06-28. The Guardian. 2019-07-05. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  6. Web site: A good question: How much equality is there in the Church?. 2015-04-21. Reform Magazine. en-GB. 2019-07-05.
  7. Web site: Calls for continued listening as Anglican Primates meet in Canterbury OneBodyOneFaith. onebodyonefaith.org.uk. 2019-07-05.
  8. Web site: Ekklesia The Savi Hensman Column. 2015-12-15. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2019-07-05.
  9. Web site: Savitri Hensman. Spoken Word Archive. en. 2019-07-05.
  10. News: Hensman. Savitri. When is Gafcon going to start listening? Savitri Hensman. 2011-06-28. The Guardian. 2019-07-05. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  11. Web site: The Queer Tapestry exhibition. UCL. 2019-02-09. UCL Campaign. en. 2019-07-05.
  12. Book: Hensman, Savi.. Flood at the door : poems. 1979. Centerprise Trust. Moriarty, Sarah.. 0-903738-39-2. London. 85087382.
  13. Web site: Ekklesia Marriage: a leap for Methodists, a shuffle for the Church of England. 2019-07-15. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  14. Web site: Ekklesia Remembering Ken Leech. 2015-12-15. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  15. Web site: Ekklesia Varied reactions as Episcopal Church permits same-sex couples to marry. 2015-12-15. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  16. Web site: Ekklesia Jesus and the tomb-dweller: lifting death's shadow. 2015-12-15. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  17. Web site: Ekklesia Did God make snails? Diversity in creation. 2015-12-15. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  18. Web site: Ekklesia Bishops and church collegiality in a postmodern setting. 2015-01-25. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  19. Web site: Ekklesia How do we negotiate the global church sexuality conflict?. 2014-12-20. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  20. Web site: Ekklesia The 'Baby P' case and confession: tackling child protection failings. 2014-11-03. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  21. Web site: Ekklesia After Synod, the Catholic debate on sexuality continues. 2014-10-22. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  22. Web site: Ekklesia Same-sex love, self-denial and the cross. 2014-09-02. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  23. Web site: Ekklesia Church, worldly values, the 'common good' and war. 2014-07-08. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  24. Web site: Ekklesia The washing of feet: a call to love and a challenge to gender and privilege. 2014-04-17. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  25. Web site: Ekklesia Love, grace and the bishops' pastoral guidance. 2014-02-17. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  26. Web site: Ekklesia Sexuality, harm and the language of love. 2013-12-11. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  27. Web site: Ekklesia Worship, song and its impact on Christian imagination. 2013-06-17. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  28. Web site: Ekklesia Parliament's equal marriage debates reveal churches divided. 2013-06-03. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  29. Web site: Ekklesia Caribbean Anglican leaders: homophobia, debating sexuality, upholding human rights. 2013-05-13. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  30. Web site: Ekklesia From Thatcher to Cameron: a cruel legacy. 2013-04-09. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  31. Web site: Ekklesia Burying enmity: the language of the Cross. 2013-03-29. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  32. Web site: Ekklesia Sacrifice or change? The NHS and health after Mid Staffs. 2013-03-23. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  33. Web site: Ekklesia Marriage, union or contract? The flawed ResPublica case against equality. 2013-02-05. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  34. Web site: Ekklesia Sri Lanka: farewell to the rule of law?. 2013-01-19. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  35. Web site: Ekklesia The Pope, 'the family' and Christmas. 2012-12-24. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  36. Web site: Ekklesia Equal marriage: churches sharing or burying good news?. 2012-12-13. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-26.
  37. Web site: Ekklesia Women bishops: how to move forward?. 2012-11-27. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-27.
  38. Web site: Ekklesia Amid Sri Lanka's poor: the life and death of Michael Rodrigo. 2012-11-16. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-27.
  39. Web site: Ekklesia Justin Welby: archbishop amidst fallen idols. 2012-11-09. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-27.
  40. Web site: Ekklesia Trustworthy leaders or slaughterhouse shepherds?. 2012-10-22. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-27.
  41. Web site: Ekklesia Anglicans, archbishops and presidential confusions. 2012-10-09. www.ekklesia.co.uk. en. 2020-02-27.

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