Two exciting things happened with the campaign this week! 1. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, stated she support the campaign during a live Q&A on Facebook; 2. The Smith Commission announcement of further devolved power, included the devolution of elections. So we will have the powers to implement quotas and a First Minister who is …
PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE Women 5050 welcome the 5050 by 2020 pledge, but change starts from within. The First Minister’s pledge today of a 50/50 gender equality split by 2020 on public, private and third sector boards, has been warmly welcomed by women 5050, the campaign for 50% representation of women in councils, in Scottish …
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER Women 5050 welcomes the 50/50 cabinet, but it’s only the first step Women 5050, the cross party campaign group pushing for 50% quotas for women in parliament, councils and public boards, welcomes Nicola Sturgeon’s gender equal cabinet, who today are meeting for the first time. The campaign …
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After our jam packed event in Edinburgh, many supporters requested local resources to help with increasing visibility an activities on the ground. Here you can find: a Local Organising Pack A Sign up sheet Postcards you can print – women5050 A6 postcard
