The work of the winners of a new annual research award presented in memory of a Welsh woman who campaigned for women’s rights across the world are to be shared with the Welsh Government. Welsh Government Finance Minister Jane Hutt, who presented the first Audrey Jones Memorial Awards for Feminist Scholarship at the Wales Assembly […]
Read MoreWomen aged 16-64 comprise approximately half (48%) of the Welsh workforce (ONS Employment stats March 2016). When looking specifically at over 50s in the Welsh workforce, 44% are Women (ONS stats March 2016). They represent over 213,000 workers (ONS Employment stats). Consequently, many women in today’s Welsh workplaces are, or will be working through a […]
Read MoreIntroduction to Gender Responsive Budgeting FREE Training Workshop Friday 22nd April & Thursday 28th April 10.00am – 2.30pm Anchor Court, Keen Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JW WEN Wales is delighted to offer two opportunities to attend a FREE training workshop on the topic of Gender Responsive Budgeting. Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) developed during the 1990s following the […]
Read MoreCelebrate International Women’s Day 2016 with the Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales at one of our FREE events in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Swansea. Hear from inspirational speakers, join in the debate, have a go at one of our workshops and be entertained by a wide range of local performers. The talks are FREE but […]
Read MoreSave refuges, save lives Welsh Women’s Aid calls for no cuts to refuge services across Wales Over half of refuge services in Wales report facing proposed cuts to their services next year 284 women were turned away from refuge services in Wales last year because of a lack of space. Today, on International Day for […]
Read MoreHappy New Year from the Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales! We are really looking forward to working with all our organisational members in 2016. We want to work with you to create a fairer society in which women can live free from prejudice and gender discrimination and enjoy equality in all aspects of their daily […]
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