womensgrid calendarsEvents and Deadlines Calendarwomensgrid10 September 20212021-10-13T23:49:10+00:00Ongoing ~ How We Live Now: Reimagining Spaces with Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative – Barbican – London – until 23 December 2021 October 14 October 2021 19:30 ~ This is How We Come Back Stronger – The Feminist Book Society – London Library – Online 15 October 2021 10:00 ~Women's HelplinesDomestic and Sexual Violence Helplineswomensgrid30 March 20202020-08-03T19:01:05+00:00Domestic Violence Helplines UK Ireland: England: 0808 2000 247 Scotland: 0800 027 1234 Wales: 0808 80 10 800 Northern Ireland: 0808 802 1414 Ireland: 1800 341 900 --------------- Domestic Violence Live Chat: England Live chat: Scotland Online chat: Wales Live chat: --------------- Find a Local DV Support Group orWomen's GroupWBG Response to 2021 Spending Review and Autumn Budget: Papering over the cracks rather than the transformative rebuilding neededwomensgrid27 October 20212021-10-27T17:46:13+00:00Speaking in response to the Budget and Spending Review, WBG Director, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said: “While there has been welcome spending in some areas, the Chancellor’s speech lacked the ambition required to level-up the country and rebuild an economy that works for everyone.” “The Budget speech devoted more time andWomen’s Aid has responded to the Chancellor’s budgetwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on Women’s Aid has responded to the Chancellor’s budget2021-10-27T17:42:36+00:00In response to the Budget announcement on 27 October 2021, Isabelle Younane, Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs at Women’s Aid said, “We are very disappointed to see no new investment in tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in today’s budget. The government has stated that tackling these crimes is “a top priority”, however the absence of any new funding to address8 November 2021 14:00 ~ Gender Equalities at Work Learning Lessons from the Past for the Present UK Womens Budget Group Onlinewomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 8 November 2021 14:00 ~ Gender Equalities at Work Learning Lessons from the Past for the Present UK Womens Budget Group Online2021-10-27T17:37:57+00:00In the lead up the Equal Pay Day, this online event will look at both the history and the current issues around workplace gender equality The UK Women's Budget Group are delighted to host this discussion on Gender Equalities at Work - Learning Lessons from the Past for the Present.18 November 2021 Equal Pay Day 2021 Fawcettwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 18 November 2021 Equal Pay Day 2021 Fawcett2021-10-27T17:34:40+00:00The Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life, can confirm that Equal Pay Day 2021 will fall on Thursday 18th November. Equal Pay Day is a national campaign led by the Fawcett Society in the UK.Refuge responds to announcement that government intend to extend time survivors can report common assaultwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on Refuge responds to announcement that government intend to extend time survivors can report common assault2021-10-27T16:50:11+00:00Responding to the news that the government intends to extend the time survivors of domestic abuse have to report common assault, Ruth Davison, Refuge CEO said: ‘Refuge is delighted to learn that the government intends to adopt the amendment from Baroness Newlove and give survivors of domestic abuse who experienceHidden Home Dangers: The Ten Connected Devices Most Commonly Reported by Women Who Experience Domestic Abuse – Refuge with Avastwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on Hidden Home Dangers: The Ten Connected Devices Most Commonly Reported by Women Who Experience Domestic Abuse – Refuge with Avast2021-10-27T16:45:12+00:00For most people, smart devices offer convenience in the home and while manufacturers such as Amazon, Google and Apple take precautions to mitigate abuse, in the wrong hands, internet-connected devices can be used by abusers to harm and exert control over their partners. Refuge has experienced increased reports from women25% of women are more likely to leave the financial services workforce due to menopause experience Fawcettwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 25% of women are more likely to leave the financial services workforce due to menopause experience Fawcett2021-10-27T16:41:00+00:00A new report Menopause in the Workplace: Impact on Women in Financial Services, shows that 25% of women are more likely to leave the financial services workforce due to menopause experience. The Fawcett Society, working with Standard Chartered Bank and the Financial Services Skills Commission, conducted a large-scale survey of overThere is no right to buy sex! – Centre for Women’s Justicewomensgrid22 October 2021Comments Off on There is no right to buy sex! – Centre for Women’s Justice2021-10-22T18:49:41+00:00On 22nd October 2021 the Court of Appeal overturned a decision in the Court of Protection which many feared would imply a “human right” to buy sex. The case known as Re C was considered by three judges, led by the Lord Chief Justice, who examined whether care workers would beWomen's News20 November 2021 18:00 ~ Blasphemous Women Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain Londonwomensgrid27 October 20212021-10-27T18:48:59+00:00A film screening of “Women Leaving Islam” and a panel discussion on Blasphemous Women and Equality. On Saturday 20 November from 6-9pm, CEMB is screening “Women Leaving Islam” for the first time in London. After the film, there will be a panel discussion on Blasphemous Women and Equality. Speakers includeCounting the Cost of Maternal Imprisonment – Crest Advisory Reportwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on Counting the Cost of Maternal Imprisonment – Crest Advisory Report2021-10-27T18:45:25+00:00Key findings Data collection on maternal status is inconsistent, limiting the ability of relevant agencies to understand the scope and scale of those affected by maternal imprisonment The trauma of separation from children is not sufficiently recognised or understood by the prison system Maternal rights are undermined by poor relationshipsHalf of North West mums don’t get the flexibility they ask for at work – TUCwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on Half of North West mums don’t get the flexibility they ask for at work – TUC2021-10-27T18:42:02+00:00More than half (55%) of working mums in the North West don’t get the flexibility they request at work, according to a new survey published by the TUC and campaigner Mother Pukka today. Nearly 1,300 mums across the North West responded to the survey about flexible working. More than oneEarly education and childcare is a dysfunctional system in need of a radical re-think – Nuffield Foundationwomensgrid21 October 2021Comments Off on Early education and childcare is a dysfunctional system in need of a radical re-think – Nuffield Foundation2021-10-21T19:03:25+00:00Almost all children attend nurseries or childminders well before they start school, but despite significant public funding, there are inequalities of access and take-up, particularly for disadvantaged children. Services remain prohibitively expensive for some parents while being provided by a workforce that is poorly paid and undervalued. A new report5 December 2021 ~ Call for Abstracts Deadline Feminist Political Economy and Peace: An Interdisciplinary Workshop – LSE Centre for Women Peace and Securitywomensgrid21 October 2021Comments Off on 5 December 2021 ~ Call for Abstracts Deadline Feminist Political Economy and Peace: An Interdisciplinary Workshop – LSE Centre for Women Peace and Security2021-10-21T18:56:02+00:00Feminist political economy is uniquely placed to examine the continuum of violence, the connections between different forms of violence and inequalities, and equally importantly, to imagine peace otherwise. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together people from different disciplines working on centring feminist political economy, broadly understood, inMPs warned of ‘scandalous’ lack of housing provision for women leaving prison Safe Homes for Women Leaving Prisonwomensgrid19 October 2021Comments Off on MPs warned of ‘scandalous’ lack of housing provision for women leaving prison Safe Homes for Women Leaving Prison2021-10-19T20:56:08+00:00On 19 October 2021 representatives of charity organisations across the criminal justice and housing sectors presented damning evidence to the Justice Select Committee on the urgent need to address a ‘scandalous’ lack of housing support for women leaving prison. Jenny Earle, speaking on behalf of the Safe Homes for WomenRequire sex of VATP sexual offenders be recorded throughout justice system – Government response to Petitionwomensgrid19 October 2021Comments Off on Require sex of VATP sexual offenders be recorded throughout justice system – Government response to Petition2021-10-19T20:51:20+00:00The Petition The law should require that all authorities throughout criminal justice system (police, courts, prisons probation) record the biological sex of all individuals investigated, charged, convicted, imprisoned for the offence types i) VATP ii) "sexual offences" including rape attempted rape. VATP - Violence Against the Person15 October 2021 10:00 ~ Images of Liberation: Sally Fraser’s photography of women’s protest – Photo Oxford Festival – Oxford – until 15 November 2021womensgrid13 October 2021Comments Off on 15 October 2021 10:00 ~ Images of Liberation: Sally Fraser’s photography of women’s protest – Photo Oxford Festival – Oxford – until 15 November 20212021-10-13T18:42:11+00:0015 October – 15 November 2021, Open daily 10am - 4pm Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Oxford OX1 2HG Meet the curators and some participants in the 1970 Women's Liberation Conference on Friday 15 October, 2-4pm Striking images from photographer-on-the-ground Sally Fraser capture the fiery beginnings of second wave feminism inVacancies12 November 2021 17:00 ~ Community Organiser Bristol Women’s Voicewomensgrid27 October 20212021-10-27T23:08:26+00:00Salary: £22,400 pro rata Hours: 20 Location: Bristol Contract: four years Women Only: (*) yes Other: DBS required About the Group: Bristol Women’s Voice are a by and for voice and influence charity that exists to ensure that when policy and practice decisions are made across the city they are8 November 2021 9:00 ~ Senior Services Manager Women In Prison Londonwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 8 November 2021 9:00 ~ Senior Services Manager Women In Prison London2021-10-27T23:03:43+00:00Salary: £39,600 per annum inclusive of inner London weighting Hours: 35 per week Location: South London Contract: Permanent Women Only: Yes(*) Job purpose: The South London Women’s Alliance, the Diversion pilot, and the Beth Centre deliver in-depth specialist advocacy, support and advice to women who have multiple intersecting needs: significant10 November 2021 ~ Service Development Manager, Domestic Abuse Service SignHealth Charity Virtualwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 10 November 2021 ~ Service Development Manager, Domestic Abuse Service SignHealth Charity Virtual2021-10-27T23:00:38+00:00Salary: £40,800 Annual Salary Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Home Based Contract: Temporary; 12 Months Other: DBS Required About the Group: SignHealth is a passionate and unique Deaf-led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and well-being for Deaf people. Here at19 November 2021 17:00 ~ Domestic Homicide Review Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse – London / virtualwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 19 November 2021 17:00 ~ Domestic Homicide Review Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse – London / virtual2021-10-27T22:55:30+00:00Salary: To be agreed Hours: Variable Location: Based at home, or at the office of Standing Together, or agreed venue Contract: Freelance About the Group: Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse is a national charity bringing communities together to end domestic abuse. Standing Together pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach15 November 2021 17:00 ~ Associate – Strategic Housing Lead Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse – London / virtualwomensgrid27 October 2021Comments Off on 15 November 2021 17:00 ~ Associate – Strategic Housing Lead Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse – London / virtual2021-10-27T22:50:35+00:00Salary: £34,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location: London office based with the option for home-based working Contract: One-year fixed term contract (with potential extension dependent on pilot funding) OR one year secondment. About the Group: Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse is a national charity bringing communities together8 November 2021 ~ Treasurer Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centrewomensgrid25 October 2021Comments Off on 8 November 2021 ~ Treasurer Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre2021-10-25T23:09:35+00:00Paid/Volunteer: Volunteer Location: Scotland Women Only: Yes About the Group: Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) provides specialist support for anyone, age 13+, affected by sexual violence in the Forth Valley area. FVRCC provides free and confidential information, advocacy, and support to anyone affected by sexual violence. This includes survivors4 November 2021 9:00 ~ Young Women’s Worker – Redthread Londonwomensgrid25 October 2021Comments Off on 4 November 2021 9:00 ~ Young Women’s Worker – Redthread London2021-10-25T23:05:48+00:00Salary: £27,000 (+ benefits) Hours: / week Location: St Mary’s Hospital, London Contract: Fixed-Term Contract to 31 March 2022 Women Only: Yes About the Group: We are a team of compassionate, collaborative and courageous professionals, committed to empowering young people to change their lives. This clip from BBC News will give you10 November 2021 ~ Black Minoritised Communities Worker (Female*) – RISE Brightonwomensgrid22 October 2021Comments Off on 10 November 2021 ~ Black Minoritised Communities Worker (Female*) – RISE Brighton2021-10-22T19:29:05+00:00Salary: £27,632 pro rata per annum Location: Brighton Contract: Permanent Women Only: Yes(*) Other: DBS About the Group: RISE is a Sussex-based charity that supports people affected by domestic abuse and violence. Job purpose: Are you experienced in walking alongside Black minoritised communities to build trust, listen to andwomensgrid adminJanuary 2021 proposed changes to posting job ads on womensgridwomensgrid12 January 20212021-01-12T19:53:34+00:00New Year, new lockdown, new thoughts about womensgrid! womensgrid is an all volunteer project whose primary purpose is to share information by and about women’s groups, women’s campaigns and issues. We provide this service free and cover the costs of web hosting etc. ourselves. In line with helping women’s groupsEnd of Year message 2020womensgrid31 December 2020Comments Off on End of Year message 20202021-01-06T16:28:42+00:00We would like to acknowledge all the women’s groups who have kept going in the very difficult circumstances of the Covid 19 pandemic. 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