
Helen Pankhurst
@helenpankhurst
Activist & Academic - Advisor to CARE International, Convenor of Centenary Action Group and GM4Women2028, Prof at MMU, Chancellor of UOS
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03-05-2011 11:08:27
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The vitriolic abuse directed at Jess Phillips over the past few days is unwarranted and unacceptable. It is an example of the culture of abuse and intimidation that has become commonplace in our political discourse, disproportionately impacting women and people of colour. 🧵1/4

Our convener Helen Pankhurst writes for Politics.co.uk about our new research showing the scale of the challenge to reach our goal of a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028 the centenary of equal franchise.

The stats reveal the historic sexism! Fantastic to support Helen Pankhurst & Centenary Action in #Mission2028 for a #genderequalparliament 🙌 Let's build a better democracy together & help women win 60 more seats in UK House of Commons Please everyone #AskHerToStand 50:50 Parliament





"Women's rights are always the hardest won and the first to be cut...' Joining CARE International UK and The Circle to make the case to #supportwomenleaders #IWD25 Helen Pankhurst Sarah Champion


What a fantastic #IWD2025 APPG Women in Parliament event last night! The energy in the room was incredible, and it was inspiring to see so many meaningful conversations between young women and parliamentary participants. Photos by Anne-Marie Bickerton



We stand alongside CARE International UK in urging the government to commit 20% of UK aid directly to protect women and girls. UK aid cuts: Reverse the cuts. Fund #GenderEquality. Protect women & girls. #IWD #SupportWomenLeaders #InternationalWomensDay #StoptheCuts careint.uk/41HJV8t


Brilliant #IWD2025 event on Monday with Women In the Food Industry Bringing together women in food & beverage with women MPs and Centenary Action to foster connections, share policy ideas, and drive change.



NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop… via 38 Degrees

'When we invest in women the benefits are felt for both men and children.' 'Equality is not a zero sum game.''Investing in gender equality brings huge benefits to the whole of society.' Great panel and excellent research from King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership - Gender Equality Index.




Full quote from ActionAid UK co-CEO Hannah Bond on the government's decision to cut the ODA budget: "Today the UK Government confirmed its reckless decision to cut the UK’s already depleted ODA budget. Raiding ODA to increase military spending only worsens global instability and

We're thrilled to see this new steering group to support disabled candidates & explore funding for disability-related costs. We've long campaigned for this with The Disability Policy Centre Disability Rights UK Elect Her. Delighted our own Dr Sarabajaya Kumar is a member! bit.ly/3HB4Dis