If youre in despair, pick up a history book. Before every win for human rights came a fight for it. We are now a part of that fight. We are not alone. We have all of these histories to guide us. 8/8

Freedom, community & joyful resistance. Here’s a small taste of tonight’s #LightsUp Ride for Women around Manchester. Reclaiming the night. And calling for action to make our streets safe for all. Together, we can shift the dial from fear to freedom. Join in. Massive

Fab interview Sandi Toksvig 🌟 Lets talk about Wikipedia I have been campaigning for years with wikiwomeninred & Lucy Moore plus many others have popped pages online about women. Our #wikieditathon article about #ContentGenderGap thenorthernquota.org/feminists-figh… Thanks Claire-Marie 🐝

I volunteer at #Oxfam & a man came in today to donate toys and children's books precisely because he had read this Caitlin Moran The Times and The Sunday Times article. Please do take your clean, usable, saleable items to a charity shop before #Christmas rather than waiting until afterwards 😊

Gertrude de Ferranti campaigned for affordable & accessible electricity in home, through Electrical Association for Women & work with husband Sebastian de Ferranti. 1936 1 of 2 women to attend World Power Conference as UK representatives d #OTD 16 Nov 1959 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_…

In a distracted world, the most underrated leadership skill is listening. 144 studies, 155k people: Good listeners have deeper bonds and better results. We feel valued, and they get smarter. Great leaders are devoted learners. A key to learning is to listen more than you talk.

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Gisèle Pelicot finished taking the stand in mass rape trial against 51 men, and said the "macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape" must change. What this woman has done for history and women is astounding, her courage unfathomable, no honour is too great. MERCI 💙🤍♥️

🌟 WEF Italy 2024 - Celebrate Global Leadership and Empowerment! 🌟 📍 Join us in Rome, November 20-23, 2024, for an extraordinary gathering of global leaders and changemakers. 🎥 Watch Day 2 the highlights and feel the excitement: youtu.be/8OY36i4jBLI Dr. Harbeen Arora Rai

Manchester not-for-profits and volunteer groups: get up to £500 for International Women's Day 2025. 📣 Use your grant to organise your own activities to celebrate women. Apply by 6 December at: orlo.uk/InternationalW… #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay

Increasingly as leaders of change we work with & through community. We can define this as groups of people with shared interests, held together by a sense of connection & mutual support. Leaders in this area talk about "community weaving" rather than "community building" as you

Planning permission for a new Irish language primary school in south Belfast has been renewed five years after the last application. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education…

Gisele Pelicot is the most powerful person on Earth. She has empowered millions of women by courageously breaking her silence about surviving serial rapes. For me, she is the person of the century.

Nollaig na mBan Shona Daoibh! Happy Women’s Christmas 🎄 On the 12th day of Christmas enjoy this piece about 12 inspirational Irish women

Thank you to Consulate General of Ireland, Manchester for hosting Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) traditionally when Irish women got a 'day off' having catered for their families over Christmas. Afternoon Tea, fab company & fundraising by Fréa for @ICCManchester Irish Community Care Leeds Irish Health and Homes

Today we remember John Hume on what would have been his 88th birthday. It is vital to remember, today of all days, that difference is of the essence of humanity, and therefore respect for difference is the first and deepest principle of real peace.

A new choice for parents in east Belfast - an Integrated school and nursery which teaches through the medium of Irish.

IRISH POET MICHAEL LONGLEY DIES. Internationally renowned Irish poet, Michael Longley has died. The 85 year old Belfast-based poet passed away last night in the Royal Victoria Hospital following a short illness. A former pupil at RBAI he graduated from TCD in Classics.

All of us at The OU in Northern Ireland The Open University are saddened by the loss of Michael Longley. An inspirational friend and honorary Doctor of the University. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Portrait by Colin Davidson