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Women Count

@WomenCountUK

Campaign for equal representation of women, in all their diversity, in the UK parliament. Counting women candidates across the UK.

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centenaryaction.org.uk/women-count
Joined October 2022
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We have written to all party leaders asking them to pledge to support actions that will deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028. Read our letter here: bit.ly/43XzOLj Retweet to show your support. #celebratingwomenMPs
Image of letter to Rishi Sunak regarding Centenary Action's pledge for actions to deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028.

ALT Image of letter to Rishi Sunak regarding Centenary Action's pledge for actions to deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028.

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Thank you to everyone who has supported the Women Count campaign. We are delighted that we now have 40% women MPs. Please now follow @CentenaryAction for updates and look out for the launch of our next campaign tomorrow.
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Young women are not getting a fair deal in the workplace. Now is the time to use our voice and make politics about them. Sign @YWTrust manifesto and fight for an equal world of work Young Women's Manifesto (youngwomenstrust.org) #SheVotes24
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A call to women to use the power of their vote from @HelenPankhurst on @LBC 'these single moments in time when individual citizens can make a difference - it's really powerful… let's grab them and make the most of them.' #SheVotes24 From about 00:47 bit.ly/3XjVSPG
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Now that nominations have closed we have approximate numbers for women candidates. It looks like overall the percentage of women candidates is only about 30%. Meaning that despite being 51% of the population women are vastly underrepresented in candidate selections. #SheVotes24
#SheVotes24. Only 30% of General Election candidates are women. Image of four women holding a sign saying #SheVotes24. Centenary Action and Women Count logos.

ALT #SheVotes24. Only 30% of General Election candidates are women. Image of four women holding a sign saying #SheVotes24. Centenary Action and Women Count logos.

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In the last parliament women only made up 35% of MPs. In order to achieve a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028, the centenary of equal franchise, more action is needed to select women in winnable seats. #SheVotes24
#SheVotes24. Only 35% of MPs in the last Parliament were women. Image of four women holding a sign saying #SheVotes24. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

ALT #SheVotes24. Only 35% of MPs in the last Parliament were women. Image of four women holding a sign saying #SheVotes24. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

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At tonight’s leaders debate, join us in playing @fawcettsociety feminist debate bingo. We want to see candidates from all parties taking a stand on the issues that will make a real difference in women’s lives. We are 51% of the vote and want our issues prioritised. #SheVotes24
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Nominations close today - how do women stand? Congrats to Labour & the Greens who have delivered but overall total is around 36%. We're urging parties to do everything in their power to get more women selected. We're 51% of the population & deserve to be represented. #SheVotes24
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Really excited about what comes next after this inspiring workshop. #SheVotes24 – at Bristol, England
Elect Her (@ElectHer_UK) profile pictureElect Her@ElectHer_UK6 Jun 2024
Having more diversity at the table is the right goal. Creating the roadmap for change requires thoughtful collaboration. Which is exactly what our event with @CentenaryAction on Tuesday was all about. Together we can create the space to deliver gender equal politics. #SheVotes24
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Hope to see strong policies from all parties on addressing violence against women and girls #SheVotes24 – at Bristol, England
Harriet Wistrich (@HWistrich) profile pictureHarriet Wistrich@HWistrich30 May 2024
Male violence against women is a national emergency - women's sector manifesto seeks political party commitments to properly tackling this issue and a new government doing more to address it glamourmagazine.co.uk/articl…
Male violence against women is a national emergency – when will political parties make it an...

Male violence against women is a national emergency – when will political parties make it an...

Violence against women and girls is not inevitable.

glamourmagazine.co.uk
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As we enter the General Election campaign ‘addressing gendered political violence is not only a women’s issue but is about strengthening democracy for all.’ Important blog from @GrimaRoser & @hannahrphill @BlavatnikSchool Read: bit.ly/4bFFFbO #SheVotes24
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We want to put women's concerns at the centre of the General Election campaign. Make sure you register to vote by 18th June so you can make your voice heard. Register here: bit.ly/453QgLt #SheVotes24
#SheVotes24 Putting women at the heart of the election. Make sure you register to vote by 18th June so you can make your voice heard https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Image of women holding up letters spelling out VOTE. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

ALT #SheVotes24 Putting women at the heart of the election. Make sure you register to vote by 18th June so you can make your voice heard https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Image of women holding up letters spelling out VOTE. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

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This sounds like some really interesting research: 'Boosting confidence could bridge the gender gap in political participation' – at Bristol, England
John Smith Centre (@JohnSmithCentre) profile pictureJohn Smith Centre@JohnSmithCentre29 May 2024
💡Young women’s confidence plays a crucial role in their political participation. Watch this short video to learn more about Dr. @Silvia_Behrens' insightful paper and read more here: johnsmithcentre.com/research… #GeneralElection2024 #GenderEquality #YouthInPolitics @WiSEResearch
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Make sure you're registered to vote! #SheVotes24
My Life My Say (@mylifemysay) profile pictureMy Life My Say
@mylifemysay24 May 2024
BREAKING: It’s official! We will be powering National Voter Registration Day - The General Election Edition on June 18th. With the most significant general election of our lifetime only 6 weeks away, it is as important as ever that young people #RegisterToVote and head into polling stations on July 4th. We #GiveAnX, do you?
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We support this pledge. Ensuring that politics is conducted respectfully is key to making it more inclusive and encouraging more women to participate.
The Jo Cox Foundation (@JoCoxFoundation) profile pictureThe Jo Cox Foundation@JoCoxFoundation28 May 2024
📢Ahead of the #GeneralElection on 4 July, together with @CompInPolitics, we are urging all parliamentary candidates to take the #CivilityPledge and commit to a respectful campaign. Running in this election?🗳️ Sign and share the pledge today⬇️ jocoxfoundation.org/our-work… (1/2)
Graphic that says: "Ahead of the 2024 election, I pledge to: – Use a civil and constructive tone in debate – Act with integrity, honesty and compassion – Behave respectfully towards others, including those I disagree with"

ALT Graphic that says: "Ahead of the 2024 election, I pledge to: – Use a civil and constructive tone in debate – Act with integrity, honesty and compassion – Behave respectfully towards others, including those I disagree with"

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Women are only 35% of MPs despite being 51% of the population. We want to see all the parties commit to action to deliver a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028, the centenary of equal suffrage. If you agree sign and share our pledge bit.ly/4aaOXw6 #SheVotes24
Seats not words, Pledge to support actions that will deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028. Four women holding a sign saying #GenderEqualParliament. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

ALT Seats not words, Pledge to support actions that will deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028. Four women holding a sign saying #GenderEqualParliament. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

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Resharing @HelenPankhurst recent article on the need for more women MPs: 'there is still a window of opportunity – some vacancies remain and there will likely be resignations of several MPs in safe seats much closer to the election.' bit.ly/4bDlRpf
The urgent need for more women MPs: how to ensure progress beyond the election - Politics.co.uk

The urgent need for more women MPs: how to ensure progress beyond the election - Politics.co.uk

This month saw some great women elected as mayors — a cause for celebration. But  only three of England’s eleven regions are represented by elected female mayors. That’s just 27%. Of the fourteen...

politics.co.uk
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In these final selections we need to see more women selected to help us progress towards the goal of a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028, the Centenary of equal suffrage.
@Tomorrow'sMPs (@tomorrowsmps) profile picture@Tomorrow'sMPs
@tomorrowsmps23 May 2024
By my reckoning Labour have about 100 vacancies still to fill, and the Conservatives 190, but new candidates are being announced every few minutes right now.
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Lots of key dates here. Make sure you are registered so you can make your voice heard at the election. #SheVotes24
Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) profile picturePolitics UK
@PolitlcsUK23 May 2024
🚨 NEW: Key deadlines for the GE on 4 July ⏲️ Register to vote: Tuesday 18 June at 23.59 ⏲️ Applying for a Voter ID: Wednesday 26 June at 17:00 ⏲️ Applying for a postal vote: Wednesday 19 June at 17.00 ⏲️ Applying for a proxy vote: Wednesday 26 June at 17.00
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As parties finalise their candidate selections, we remind them of their commitment to a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028. Taking action in this election is crucial to achieving this cross-party goal. #SheVotes24
Seats not words. Pledge to support actions that will deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028. Image of four women holding a sign saying #GenderEqualParliament. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

ALT Seats not words. Pledge to support actions that will deliver a gender equal parliament by 2028. Image of four women holding a sign saying #GenderEqualParliament. Centenary Action and Women Count logos

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Great to meet with other women's organisations today to discuss how we can ensure women's voices are heard in the election campaign. #SheVotes24 watch this space for updates. @CentenaryAction @fawcettsociety
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