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A programme for women to try out new ideas, new skills and to get support for next steps
Read MoreA campaign to improve women’s equal access to all kinds of opportunities and have a say on issues that affect them
Read MoreA community space where women can meet up, use our office facilities and find out what support is available.
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Space for Women Summer Programme 2019
From June to September we have a packed programme of activities on offer, with something special most weeks at our regular Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday group sessions. Check out our events calendar and on Facebook for more details as they are added.
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Projects set to help women back to work
Minister for Women & Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, announces that seven organisations in England have been awarded funding to support innovative projects which aim to help women back into work.
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The use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases – Women and Equalities Committee Report
The Government must reset the parameters around the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and address the failure of the employment tribunal system to ensure all employees who have experienced discrimination have a meaningful route of redress. In the report, MPs condemn the routine cover-up of allegations of unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and […]
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2019 Birthday Honours for Women Working for Women
OBE Nimco Ali For services to Tackling Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Inequality. http://www.dofeve.org/about-us.html Margaret Elizabeth Berry Executive Director for Europe, WEConnect International and Founder, Women in Technology Network. For services to Women in Business and Technology. https://weconnectinternational.org/en/global-team/maggie-berry Leyla Hussein For services to Tackling Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Inequality. http://www.dofeve.org/about-us.html Narinder Kaur Kooner Councillor, […]
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CPS accepts Sally Challen’s manslaughter plea
The Crown Prosecution Service has accepted Sally Challen’s guilty plea to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. This follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to order a retrial for murder in light of medical evidence not available when she was convicted in 2011 of killing her husband Richard the previous year. Following this ruling, […]
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7 June 2019 ~ Women of Tyneside Events – Newcastle – Until 30 June 2019
The Women of Tyneside project has been working with diverse groups of women across Tyne and Wear in a variety of settings. International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March 2019, marked the launch of our Festival of Women, a uniquely programmed series of events taking place in venues across Tyneside from March until June 2019. Some […]
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10 June 2019 18:30 ~ A Feminist Perspective of the Syrian Political Process: Return of Displaced Syrians, Reconstruction, and an Engendered Constitution – LSE – London
Hosted by the Centre for Women, Peace and Security and the Middle East Centre Until 8pm @ 9.04 Fawcett House, Clements Inn, LSE Speakers Kholoud Mansour SWPM member Wejdan Nassif SWPM member Lina Wafai SWPM member Chair Marsha Henry Interim Director of the Centre for Women, Peace and Security This event marks the launch of […]
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Head of Fundraising @ Women’s Equality Party
Job title: Head of Fundraising Closing Date: 20th June Organisation: Women’s Equality Party Website: https://www.womensequality.org.uk/ Description: The Women’s Equality Party is recruiting an experienced and senior fundraiser to build and strengthen special relationships with potential donors who have the ability to make transformational gifts to WEP and to grow a mixed portfolio of High/Mid […]
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Experts recommend two female loos for every male one – Royal Society for Public Health report
Public health experts are calling for fair provision of public toilets for women, saying the aim should be to have two female loos to every male one. With more urinals than cubicles, men – unlike women – rarely queue, a Royal Society for Public Health report says. It blames the closure of hundreds of council-run […]
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One in five UK girls teased or bullied because of their period – Plan International UK new survey results
Girls across the UK are struggling with verbal abuse, bullying and a feeling of shame around their periods, with many of those affected suffering in silence, according to a new survey by Plan International UK released to coincide with Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019. This follows the UK Government’s announcement that Plan International UK will co-chair […]
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Students say universities need to better support people affected by ‘rape culture’
Several universities have been criticised both for the way they investigate and punish those responsible for sex assaults and sexually derogatory messages, and the support they offer victims. The University of Essex has been accused of “silencing” students who made sex assault complaints. While the university aims to deal with complaints within 60 day, it took a […]
Upcoming Events
Mondays for Growth
Come along and join in with a group of women who are interested in growing and eating native plants, working with natural materials, self-build, the outdoors, environment, linked to personal growth and well-being. There will always be something practical to do, women to meet and share lunch with and sometimes guest facilitators to share their […]
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Drop-in session for women
Call in any Tuesday morning and catch up with other local women at the Workshop. There will always be something to drink and eat in an easy-going atmosphere. There will sometimes be craft and other fun activities and discussions to take part in too. You can use our facilities – WiFi, computers, sewing machine, craft […]
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Staying Afloat Together
Staying Afloat Together: Finding a way back from coercive or abusive experiences, feeling better and getting more out of life The programme concentrates on the five things that nurture resilience: tInner strength to overcome hard times tSelf-belief tSelf-care tManaging feelings tRealistic optimism Creating connections between women and validating their experience is central to the programme. […]
Upcoming Events
Mondays for Growth
Come along and join in with a group of women who are interested in growing and eating native plants, working with natural materials, self-build, the outdoors, environment, linked to personal growth and well-being. There will always be something practical to do, women to meet and share lunch with and sometimes guest facilitators to share their […]
Upcoming Events
Drop-in session for women
Call in any Tuesday morning and catch up with other local women at the Workshop. There will always be something to drink and eat in an easy-going atmosphere. There will sometimes be craft and other fun activities and discussions to take part in too. You can use our facilities – WiFi, computers, sewing machine, craft […]
Upcoming Events
Staying Afloat Together
Staying Afloat Together: Finding a way back from coercive or abusive experiences, feeling better and getting more out of life The programme concentrates on the five things that nurture resilience: tInner strength to overcome hard times tSelf-belief tSelf-care tManaging feelings tRealistic optimism Creating connections between women and validating their experience is central to the programme. […]
Upcoming Events
Mondays for Growth
Come along and join in with a group of women who are interested in growing and eating native plants, working with natural materials, self-build, the outdoors, environment, linked to personal growth and well-being. There will always be something practical to do, women to meet and share lunch with and sometimes guest facilitators to share their […]
Upcoming Events
Drop-in session for women
Call in any Tuesday morning and catch up with other local women at the Workshop. There will always be something to drink and eat in an easy-going atmosphere. There will sometimes be craft and other fun activities and discussions to take part in too. You can use our facilities – WiFi, computers, sewing machine, craft […]
Upcoming Events
Staying Afloat Together
Staying Afloat Together: Finding a way back from coercive or abusive experiences, feeling better and getting more out of life The programme concentrates on the five things that nurture resilience: tInner strength to overcome hard times tSelf-belief tSelf-care tManaging feelings tRealistic optimism Creating connections between women and validating their experience is central to the programme. […]
Upcoming Events
Mondays for Growth
Come along and join in with a group of women who are interested in growing and eating native plants, working with natural materials, self-build, the outdoors, environment, linked to personal growth and well-being. There will always be something practical to do, women to meet and share lunch with and sometimes guest facilitators to share their […]
