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Equal Power, Diversity and how we make change happen

Posted by Kevin McNamara | Updated 2018-04-12

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The evening is hosted by Southwark Liberal Democrats and is entitled 'Equal Power, Diversity and how we make change happen...' and will take place from 18:30 on Monday 16th April 2018 at the Half Moon Pub in Herne Hill. Speakers include Jo Swinson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Melissa Gordon, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Rotherhithe Ward and Co-Vice Chair of the Southwark Liberal Democrats.

Electing Liberal Democrat Women Councillors

Posted by Flo Clucas | Updated 2018-03-28

We often express our concerns that so few women are elected - either at local or parliamentary level. Recently, the Fawcett Society and the Institute for Public Policy Research looked at women both as elected representatives and as candidates. The results were quite stark.

How are you celebrating International Women's Day?

Posted by Kevin McNamara | Updated 2018-02-28

Not found a way to mark the day?

At Liberal Democrat Women, we have a few ideas.

Tuwezeshe Fellowship

Posted by Kevin McNamara | Updated 2018-02-21

The TuWezeshe Akina Dada Africa-UK Young Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Movement, is an international program which seeks to empower a generation of African and African Diaspora young women to become effective leaders in the campaign against sexual and gender based violence. The TuWezeshe Fellowship incorporates a bespoke leadership training for African-Diaspora women aged 18-26 who have a keen interest in SGBV advocacy. During this training, participants are engaged in concepts of self-awareness, power theories, and effective project management after which, Fellows are equipped with the skills needed and a grant to implement their own social action project. TuWezeshe Fellows benefit from a mentoring relationship with a notable African woman-leader with expertise in their chosen field who supports them in the realisation of their individual social action project. From lobbying policy makers, building new networks and working with local communities through to enlisting the creative arts; TuWezeshe understands that the fight for women’s rights is collective and multidisciplinary. This is reflected in the growing network of TuWezeshe Fellows and Mentors both in the UK and in Africa.

Musicians Unite To End FGM!

Posted by Kevin McNamara | Updated 2018-02-16

In the run up to International Women's Day 2018 FORWARD’s Musicians Unite to End FGM project, present the Corey Harris Band UK Tour.

FORWARD’s Musicians Unite to End FGM is an Arts Council England supported project which engages with well-known artists to raise awareness of female genital mutilation, child marriage and all violence against African women and girls. This project aims to raise awareness amongst a much wider audience and to audiences of artists whose countries of origin are affected by the issue.

Brexit: its effect on women's rights and the aftermath

Posted by Cayla Tomas Murray | Updated 2017-09-22

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LDW Fringe Meeting: First steps on a long road to equality in Parliament?

Posted by Cayla Tomas Murray | Updated 2017-09-14

LDW Fringe Meeting

LDW is delighted to have our newly elected women MPs at our fringe meeting on Monday, 18 September. Chaired by Baroness Lorely Burt, this promises to be a cracker of a meeting. So, come along, listen and be ready with your questions.