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The NFWI has decided to cease posting here on X, and so this account will no longer be updated. We will instead be focusing our social media activity and building our engagement on other channels including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. See you there?
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This year’s #InternationalWomensDay event at the Guildhall was busier & better than ever! Great to see so many there to support women & girls in our community. Thank you in partic to all the volunteers who made it possible @C2CSocialAction @BreastCancerNow @WomensInstitute
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We signed an open letter to @DavidLammy calling on Gov to keep its promises. The last time the aid budget was slashed, progs supporting women & girls took 1 of the biggest hits. We stand w/@careintuk in urging Gov to commit 20% of UK aid directly to protect fund #GenderEquality.
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Ahead of International Women's Day #IWD on Saturday, we commissioned new polling on the rise of #misogyny, with @OpiniumResearch. And the results make depressing reading. 64% of UK adults think misogyny is a problem, 3 in 10 - a serious one: @Independent
independent.co.uk
The polling was carried out ahead of International Women’s Day this weekend.
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We’re proud to have the @WomensInstitute on side fighting for better oral health for all. 👏
Today, BBC Radio 4's 'You and Yours' featured WI member Allie, who spoke about trying to access an NHS dentist - & during her cancer treatment. She namechecks our #DentalHealthMatters campaign w/ @TheBDA. Listen from 39mins 10scs at
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Today, BBC Radio 4's 'You and Yours' featured WI member Allie, who spoke about trying to access an NHS dentist - & during her cancer treatment. She namechecks our #DentalHealthMatters campaign w/ @TheBDA. Listen from 39mins 10scs at
bbc.co.uk
How easy is it to see a dentist where you live?
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Since 1918 at every general election more men have been elected than women. @CentenaryAction's graph shows that whilst progress has been made & we now have 263 women MPs we still need 62 more for a #GenderEqualParliament #AskHerToStand
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Feb's WI Life: we catch up w/ the @WickedWomenWI – a really vibrant city WI, & give you a round-up of the March for Clean Water 2024. We spotlight our Conversation Cafes – welcoming spaces for women refugees run by members, & cover the upcoming NFWI Board Elections. Enjoy!
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This week, @AlbertoCostaMP corralled cross-Political party support to call on the Sec of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to support the Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill. It was co-signed by Jeryl Stone, our Chair. Find out more in the link in our bio.
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🌎 Today is the day! The Climate and Nature Bill has its crucial Second Reading in Parliament. 🗳 We’ll be watching to see if MPs show up and vote to progress the #CANBill. Will you? 📺 Watch the debate live ⏰ 9:30—14:30 👉 https://t.co/PTexEXAUYl
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🌎 “The climate and nature crisis is the greatest long-term global challenge that we face.” @UKLabour, we agree. 🗳️ Ask your MP to vote in favour of the Climate and Nature Bill on Friday 24 January in Parliament. 👉 Head to https://t.co/SRm9WrAK1H 🐝 @zerohour_uk #CANBill
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*UK Women's Marches, 18 January* While we continue to wholeheartedly support the principles underpinning this grassroots movement, the NFWI has taken the decision not to attend this weekend’s women’s marches. Full statement:
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UK Women’s March have organised a series of women’s marches to take place on Saturday 18th January 2025 across the UK. We're encouraging members to join your closest march. We're using our collective voice to challenge the growing, endemic misogyny & discrimination against women
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We’ve heard promises to rebuild NHS dentistry. What we need now is action👇 https://t.co/b1MwvQxs2G
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The public and this profession have a simple message for the PM. The clock is ticking on NHS dentistry and this Government must make good on its promises. If reform is kicked into the long grass there won’t be a service left to save.
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Before we get going for 2025, here's NFWI Chief Executive Melissa Green's review of the year that was 2024! Didn't we *all* do well? Congratulations to everyone, and here's to LOTS more in 2025! https://t.co/C2XcRnjXya
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A great way to kick off 2025's media coverage for the WI - a lovely piece in the BBC about our virtual WI groups; supporting the flexibility needs and choices of members who find it tricky to meet in person, and proving a "lifeline" to women: https://t.co/pxcEer49R8
bbc.co.uk
There are 18 online WI groups, allowing women to connect from the comfort of their own home.
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A very happy new year to you all! We are just putting the finishing glaze on our 2024 Review video, and will be posting that in the coming days. What a year 2024 was, with even better to come in 2025 👏🏽🥳
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As a supporter of the Climate & Nature Bill, one of our New Year promises is to help the #CANbill become a new law in 2025. Join us - ask your MP to vote for the CAN bill at its second reading, Friday 24 January. Link in Lintree in bio (takes 5 mins). @zerohour_uk
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📣 After almost five years of campaigning, the Climate and Nature Bill now has a chance to progress through Parliament. ✍️ Can you email your MP, and ask them to support—and vote for—the #CANBill at its pivotal Second Reading on 24 January? 📧 https://t.co/zDSizYL2Zz
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