Women make up just 12% of UK scientists, and a Welsh blogger is helping to bring down barriers which hold women back in the industry, with her work now spreading across Europe. Alice Gray, a science blogger from South Wales, is breaking the glass ceiling for women in STEM by raising awareness of the issues […]
Read MoreJune Milligan appointed EHRC Commissioner for Wales Dear Colleagues, I’m thrilled to announce that June Milligan has been appointed as our new Commissioner for Wales. June has a strong track record as a champion for equality and human rights in Wales. Her knowledge of Wales and determination to change people’s lives for the better will […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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