The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has published its Stage 1 Report on the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill. Following our consultation response to the Committee in November 2023, the report contains a number of recommendations supported by WEN. Read on for an overview of those recommendations from the report. Recommendations around violence […]
While we appreciate that this year’s Draft Budget has been developed in extraordinarily challenging financial and economic circumstances, we believe that more could be done to support those most affected by the difficult times ahead. Due to persistent gender inequality, women – particularly single mothers, disabled women, ethnic minority and racialised women – are being […]
by Maddie Darlington, WEN Wales Policy Intern from Cardiff University Recently, the Wales Women’s Budget Group (WWBG) and the Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales produced a joint response to a UK Parliament Inquiry on the impact of the cost of living crisis on women. While their response welcomes some Government support measures, such as hardship […]
The Gender Network, a forum of 80 civil society representatives, activists and academics fighting for gender equality in Wales, has today launched its Wales Women’s Rights Manifesto for the UK General Election. The Gender Network calls on all political parties and candidates to put gender equality at the heart of the election and UK policy […]
Join us online at 4pm on Tuesday 5th December for a WEN Cafe discussion on the new Wales Women’s Rights Manifesto for the UK General Election by the Gender Network, followed by our AGM. Book here. The Gender Network is a policy forum of 80 third sector representatives, activists and academics fighting for women’s rights […]
by Maddie Darlington, WEN Wales Policy Intern from Cardiff University WEN Wales, in partnership with Elect Her and the Senedd, held an inspirational, informative, and motivating event at the Senedd on 21st October as women took over the Senedd. Bringing together women in all their diversity to further the cause for diverse and equal leadership […]