Major initiatives and impact - a timeline
Launched ‘The Remotely Representative House? Lesson Learning from the Hybrid Commons’ report advocating for retaining new ways of working when needed.
Called for a formal provision for MPs to take parental leave.
Inaugural meeting of the D/deaf and Disabled women in politics roundtable.
Hosted an event for politicians and campaigners to discuss making politics more accessible for mothers and parents.
Coordinated a cross-party letter signed by 36 MPs to the Speaker of the House of Commons, advocating for continued virtual participation in Parliament.
Joined forces with the TUC, Fawcett Society, and others to call for the suspension of an MP suspected of rape pending a full investigation.
62 women’s rights organisations and activists signed a letter to the Leader of the House, urging against allowing MPs to debate bullying and harassment cases.
Produced ‘Data Drives Diversity’ report with input from Women2Win, Professor Sarah Childs, EHRC and Electoral Reform Society as part of the campaign to #Enact106.
Labour, Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and the SNP all committed to enacting Section 106 of the Equality Act in their manifestos for the General election.
Won improved support for women MPs and staff working in Parliament who experience sexual harassment and Glitch digital selfcare training provided for candidates.
Secured a debate on online abuse against women in politics and convened a diverse group of women’s organisations to lobby Ministers drafting the current Online Harms Bill.
A key #ThisIsNotWorking milestone was reached when the ILO adopted a Convention on Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
Hosted a ’#ThisIsNotWorking Day of Action’ against workplace harassment and violence, in Parliament.
Joint parliamentary event and panel with Fawcett and 5050 Parliament to celebrate the Centenary of the Qualification of Women Act.
Secured major press coverage of demands to tackle sexual harassment in politics, putting pressure on the Government.
Marched in support of gender equality to remember the work of the suffragettes and suffragists to get women’s right to vote and a greater say in political decisions.
Mobilised across the network to support the ‘March for Women’ in London, resulting in millions of women taking to the streets in support of women’s rights.
6th February Centenary of Royal Assent celebrated with #StillMarching on socials and a Twitter thunderstorm (141 million potential impressions)
Centenary Action Group established.
Inaugural meeting, initiated by Helen Pankhurst, to consider the establishment of a coalition to campaign for greater female representation.