by Mary Ann Brocklesby “It’s about time, Mary Ann, you stopped ranting about injustice and put yourself out there to make a real difference. You know you can do it”. This chance remark in the women’s changing rooms after a morning swim triggered a series of events which changed my life. The thing is, I […]
Read MoreLast month, Women’s Equality Network Wales hosted an online WEN Café panel event with a series of guest speakers to discuss global women’s rights. By Elle Redman. For December’s online WEN Café event, we were delighted to invite guest speakers Aminat Ayodele, Barbara Davies Quy, Martha Musonza Holman and Joys Violette Njini to join us […]
Read MorePolling shows that mothers in Wales are almost four times more likely than fathers to be the main caregiver for their children (63% v 17%). School closures will hit women on low incomes particularly hard, with those on incomes less than £20,000 almost five times more likely to lose their job or working hours due […]
Read MoreDear Friends I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New Year, and I hope you and those close to you are all well and managing in these very challenging times. I also wanted to share our highlights that we presented at our AGM at the end of the year and […]
Read MoreThis year, women from all walks of life across Wales have achieved great things while facing challenges both new and old in the face of a global pandemic. We’re showcasing the stories of our members and other women from around the country who continue to connect, campaign, and champion alongside us to create a Wales […]
Read MoreWEN Wales are looking for a freelancer to co-produce, plan, deliver and evaluate an exciting programme of engagement and events for International Women’s Day with schools across Wales. We want to ensure that we reach out to the next generation of young activists by supporting activity in schools in the run up to March 8th […]
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