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We are a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs working together to scrutinise the Government on equalities. See what we're working on 👇
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What are the biggest challenges in breaking the stigma around menstrual and reproductive health for girls and young women? We spoke to GP and women's health advocates, @DrNighatArif and Dr Aziza Sesay, about tackling the taboos 👇
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How can we break the stigma around talking about women's menstrual and reproductive health? We asked Dr Aziza Sesay during our session on the topic ⬇️
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In 5 days, 9 industries will be killed. Why? For the first time, AI will learn what's “virality” Traffic doesn’t come from “better video quality” It comes from the viral sense behind it. And the first step for AI is to understand the viral structure Then remix in your own
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We're assessing the current state of social mobility in the UK by region, gender, and ethnicity. Join us at 2.20pm on 10 December as we hear from: @SMCommission | @brownejacobson | @coopuk | @SocialMobilityF Find out more: https://t.co/ueZ8q7K1wa
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Our session is about to start. Watch live 👇 YouTube 🔴 https://t.co/EiJIjVF1zF Parliament Live 🟢 https://t.co/BEHjIXOR8X
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Join us at 2.20pm today as we speak to GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women's menstrual and reproductive health. YouTube: https://t.co/iIT6uUchwv Parliament Live:
In the second session of our inquiry, we will question GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women’s menstrual and reproductive health. Dr Aziza Sesay | @ToriHerstory | @chellaquint | @_kwolstenholme | @DrNighatArif Wednesday 3 December, 2.20pm 🗓️
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In the second session of our inquiry, we will question GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women’s menstrual and reproductive health. Dr Aziza Sesay | @ToriHerstory | @chellaquint | @_kwolstenholme | @DrNighatArif Wednesday 3 December, 2.20pm 🗓️
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Ep 2 of Nationwide Amplified: Talaat McNeely, CEO of His & Her Money, shares how he went from drowning in debt to building a marriage of trust, hitting financial goals, & helping others do the same.
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Ending the @FCDOGovUK flagship programme on combating Female Genital Mutilation presents a serious risk to women and girls globally. We've written a joint letter with @CommonsIDC warning against concluding the programme internationally in October 2026: https://t.co/Yv5m81XBz1
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Why do Black people face disproportionate risks of homelessness? Our new inquiry seeks to understand the key drivers for Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it. Send us your written evidence by 12 January: https://t.co/G7W1V91gTj
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We're exploring the key drivers of Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it with: @Shelter | @crisis_uk | @HeriotWattUni Watch from 2.20pm on 25 November: https://t.co/9KALhom2GE
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This week, we held the first evidence session of our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women. Janet Lindsay, Chief Executive at Wellbeing of Women, explains how data indicates there’s a routine dismissal of period pain by healthcare professionals⬇️
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At this point, every student borrower should get a salary and benefits package from their loan servicer. If we’re going to be forced to act as full-time auditors just to correct their mistakes, the least they could do is compensate us for the labor. @Aidvantage @usedgov
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We have published our report into tackling HIV transmission. The report sets out a series of recommendations to the Government for its new HIV action plan. Read the report in full: https://t.co/PwMReavvzK
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We will hold the first evidence session in our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women on Wednesday 19 November from 2.20pm. Joined by representatives from Endometriosis UK | @WellbeingofWmen | @NHS_RHO | @MH_Coalition Watch on Parliament Live 🟢
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We're looking into egg donation and freezing, including whether women have sufficient information about the process, health impacts and consequences. Submit your views through our website: https://t.co/PccsoVMZW9
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We will examine attitudes towards immigration in a public hearing for our inquiry into community cohesion. Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with: @PeterKGeoghegan | @britishfuture | @hopenothate Find out more: https://t.co/pt5a5CwsGp
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During this week's session looking at a range of issues for women and girls in sport, we heard from @Tanni_GT about the need for supporting programmes to encourage participation, not just inspirational moments 👇
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We wrote to the Secretary of State for Education @bphillipsonMP about British Sign Language (BSL) education for Deaf children and their families. Read the reply from the Secretary of State: https://t.co/G5iZrtfWxe BSL version of the letters:
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Tune in at 2.20pm to watch us discuss a range of issues for women in sport including online abuse, and barriers to participation among minority groups. Watch live: https://t.co/V6TEynZ14D Witnesses: @fernwhelan5 | @thewellhq | @Tanni_GT | @the_LTA | @HinaxShafi
The Women and Equalities Committee will meet later today to examine the challenges and issues facing women and girls in sport. Paralympic champion Baroness Grey-Thompson tells @KarthiSport the social media abuse female athletes face is 'absolutely appalling'. #R4Today
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We welcome new members @kimleadbeater, Kevin McKenna MP and @NadiaWhittomeMP to the Committee 🤝
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