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what can I do?This campaign affects individuals from all walks of life and also organisations in the public, private and voluntary and community sectors because stopping discrimination, violence and inequality against women helps everyone in society. To be able to do this, we need strong women’s organisations.
There are many ways that individuals and organisations can support the campaign. Write to Phil Hope and Harriet HarmanWith a new Prime Minister and cabinet re-shuffle, it is important to build relationships with the new faces in government to ensure they are knowledgeable about the value of the women’s voluntary and community sector, as well as the worsening funding crisis that is resulting in the closure of women’s organisations across the UK.
We need to keep women on the agenda and so we would urge you to write to either the new Minister for the Third Sector, Phil Hope MP, who has taken over Ed Miliband’s position, or the new Minister for Women, Harriet Harman and let them know:
It would be great if you could write your own individual letter, but if you’re strapped for time, we have written template letters that you are more than welcome to use.
Template letter for Harriet Harman
Please let us know if you send a letter or receive a response.
Please address your letters to the Right Honourable Phil Hope MP, Office of the Third Sector, 35 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BQ (hopep@parliament.uk) or Harriet Harman QC MP, Minister for Women, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA (harmanh@parliament.uk) Why Women? Documentary FilmThis short documentary gives voice to champions in the UK Women’s Sector – showing who they are and what they do, exploring why their cutting-edge work is vital. Breaking the myth that gender equality has been achieved, the film uncovers the critical issue of under-funding facing women’s organisations in the UK.
For any audience, the documentary provides an introduction to issues facing women’s organisations in the UK and is a call to action in support of women fighting for gender equality. The film was made by the Women’s Resource Centre as part of its Why Women? Campaign and can provide a basis for discussions on gender equality, women’s rights, women’s organisations and feminism.
Why Women? has previously shown at:
Here’s what viewers had to say:
“Really thought provoking material”
“it really makes me want to get more involved with the fight for equality… inspiring and encouraging me to spread the word about women's rights.”
“‘I'm feeling quite uplifted, positive and ready to campaign more!’
“The DVD is in demand from various groups, and I think several more women's groups in the North East with join the campaign as a result”
A film screening could be an informal gathering of friends or colleagues, a showing at your conference or meeting, or a screening open to the public. We just ask that you leave some time for discussion after the film and give us feedback about how the screening went. If you would like to hold a film screening, contact us with details of your proposed screening, and we’ll send you your free copy of the DVD. Sign-up in support of the why women? campaignThe why women? campaign has made recommendations to government and other funders urging them to act now to ensure an effective and sustainable women’s voluntary and community sector in the future.
Sign-up to our campaign and show your support for women’s organisations!
DonateAs a charity, the Women’s Resource Centre, like most other women’s organisations, relies on grants and other donations to survive. Supporting WRC means that we can continue the why women? campaign.
Link your website to the why women? websiteIf you have a website, why not put a link to the why women? website. Just enter this code where you'd like the link to appear.
<a href="http://www.whywomen.org.uk" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.whywomen.org.uk/Images/logo.gif" alt="why women? website" height="20" border="0"></a>
Volunteer for a women’s organisationVolunteers are vital to the survival of women’s organisations and volunteering can be a rewarding experience for both the volunteer and organisation. All types of women volunteer - from those looking to gain work experience, students on internships, women with specific skills and women who want to give something back to the community.
Volunteering can be one-off or ongoing and can include things like helping out at the office or being a member of the Board of Trustees. All registered charities must have a Board of Trustees and they are responsible for governing the organisation and developing it. Many studies have shown that a strong Board of Trustees greatly helps an organisation to thrive.
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Write a letter to the mediaYour local paper, national papers and women's glossy magazines reach wide audiences. Writing a letter to the Editor to let them know about the campaign and why you support it is a great way to publicise what is happening to women's organisations.
Visit our Press section for press releases and other information about the media.
Distribute the why women? postcardsDisplaying the why women? postcards at your workplace or events, or sending them to colleagues and friends is a great way of advertising the why women? campaign. Look out for our postcards in bars, cafes, cinemas, universities and health clubs around London. See examples of the postcards in our resources section. Contact us to order postcard sets.
Highlight the campaign in your publicationsDoes your organisation produce regular publications like magazines or newsletters? Highlighting the campaign with a notice or article is a great way of letting voluntary and community sector organisations and others know about the campaign.
Visit our Press section for press releases and other information for journalists.
Send us your storyHave you used a service from a women’s organisation?
For many women, the support they receive from women’s organisations can lead to a new life.
"I had my first son in the refuge, that was 11 years ago when I suffered from domestic violence. My husband was abusing me physically, financially. I was damaged. From the refuge I was able to get my indefinite leave to remain. I went to university, got my degree, and then I felt like giving it back. Therefore, I work here. At that time I didn't know my rights as a woman. So now, I let women know that they have rights as a human being, as a citizen." (why women? report)
We’re keen to collect information about individual women’s experiences of using a women’s organisation. If you’d like to share your story, we’d love to hear from you.
Are you a women’s organisation?
Are you a women’s organisation or project which has had to justify why your services are for women-only? Or perhaps you’ve had to justify why services to women are best delivered by women’s organisations, as opposed to generic agencies. If so, please contact us.
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