
Women Count
@womencountuk
Campaign for equal representation of women, in all their diversity, in the UK parliament. Counting women candidates across the UK.
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https://centenaryaction.org.uk/women-count 13-10-2022 08:45:43
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We're proud to join Fawcett Society, Centenary Action, and over 120 orgs in advocating for women & girls to be a central focus in the upcoming general election. As 51% of the population, our voices deserve to be heard. Read our joint letter: tinyurl.com/yfzyntut #SheVotes24


Pleased to share this blog from Ranee Thakar of RoyalCollegeObsGyn on why all parties need to have an ambitious vision for women's health: 'Women make up 51% of the population, yet women’s health has historically been left behind.' #SheVotes24 Read: bit.ly/3xvM0Yw


Politics should be accessible to everyone! Check out the resources we have compiled for British Sign Language (BSL) users to support you in this election. #SheVotes24 British Deaf Association Deaf Action RNID

Thanks to Women for Refugee Women 🧡 for this video sharing their call for all candidates to commit to 'welcome every woman'. You can read more on their website here bit.ly/3z76MOF #SheVotes24


Lack of financial support is a major barrier for Disabled women in politics. With our partners Disability Rights UK & The Disability Policy Centre we have been calling for the reinstatement of the Access to Elected Office fund & hope that any new government will act quickly on this issue. #SheVotes24


Thanks to Hannah Phillips from The Jo Cox Foundation for this video sharing their call for the next government to address abuse and intimidation in public life. Candidates can sign their civility pledge developed with Compassion in Politics here: bit.ly/4bcOBVh #SheVotes24




Snap GE Book Club Recommendations 📚 Check out Total Politics' Women of Westminster: In Conversation With. They have lots of articles about the different women who represent us: bit.ly/women-in-westm…! Got recommendations? Share them in the comments ⬇️ #SheVotes24



.Girlguiding advocates Hilary and Charlotte share why young people should 'research, register, and most importantly get out there and vote!' #SheVotes24 Read: bit.ly/3VOC2ee


Young women are not getting a fair deal in the workplace. Now is the time to use our voice and make politics about them. Sign Young Women's Trust manifesto and fight for an equal world of work Young Women's Manifesto (youngwomenstrust.org) #SheVotes24


Thank you to everyone who has supported the Women Count campaign. We are delighted that we now have 40% women MPs. Please now follow Centenary Action for updates and look out for the launch of our next campaign tomorrow.