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🔥 Change starts tomorrow. From midday 8 Oct, every donation to 50:50 Parliament is doubled in the @BigGive Women & Girls Match Fund.
Politics feels stuck. Don’t stand by. Be part of the change.
Donate here TOMORROW 👉 buff.ly/60RKKoi
#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour the incredible Black women who have broken barriers and changed the face of British politics — from trailblazers like Diane Abbott, the first Black woman elected to Parliament, to inspiring leaders like Kemi Badenoch 🌟

#BlackHistoryMonthUK

NEW DATE for our Connect and Reflect session with @sharongaffka.
Join us on the 9th October, 8pm for an insightful discussion about her journey from the civil service, to Love Island, to an award winning women's right and safety advocate!

Don't miss this! Register here: buff.ly/MxaYy8D

⏰ Have you registered for tomorrow's Connect & Reflect session with @sharongaffka?

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🚨Launching: #AtTheTable 🚨

Specifically developed for youth practitioners and young people, #AtTheTable is a toolkit for starting conversations about democracy in informal youth settings with young people who feel less connected to democratic processes.

@ldn_gov #LVRW2025

NEXT WEEK 🎉 Join us for an insightful discussion with @sharongaffka about her journey from the civil service, to Love Island, to an award winning women's right and safety advocate!

Don't miss this! Register here: buff.ly/HxSbZtE

Great leadership isn’t defined by labels, but by bold ideas and real impact 💥

Let's challenge stereotypes and break the mold 👭

#RepresentationMatters #WomenLeaders #WomenInPolitics

Today is International Equal Pay Day! 💰

Despite years of progress, equal pay between the genders still hasn't been achieved across many sectors and industries 🗯️

It's a reminder that the fight for fairness and equality is far from over 💥

Today is International Democracy Day — a moment to reflect, engage, and ask the big questions 💬

To us, it means freedom, participation, equal representation and justice for all — not just in words, but in action 🤝

What inspires you to fight for a more equal democracy?

"This unprecedented concentration of power is a vital symbol of female political authority – but it will be interesting to watch the media coverage."

CEO Lyanne Nicholls writes for the Huffington Post. Read the full article here - buff.ly/ytnhW8L

Great day meeting Mr Speaker and Marie Goldman MP to discuss modernising Parliament and the 50:50 Parliament and @CompassioninPolitics Reset Report

Today is International Day of Charity 🤲

But here’s a shocking truth: women and girls charities receive less than 2% of UK funding 🗯️

Help us to keep pushing for equal representation in our elected bodies and donate today!

#InternationalDayOfCharity #WomenInPolitics #EqualRepresentation

Want to support women AND the planet? 🌎

Shop @WUKAwear via wuka.co.uk/5050 and a portion of every purchase goes to 50:50’s mission to inspire more women into politics 🙋

#WUKAx5050 #AskHerToStand #SignUpToStand #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters #SustainablePeriods

🗳️ International Youth Day 🌍

Young voices are vital for a healthy democracy. When young people engage with politics, they bring fresh perspectives, challenge the status quo, and shape a future that keeps on progressing 📈

Let’s empower the next generation to be heard, take part, and lead 💬

🏆 Huge congratulations to the Lionesses on their historic victory—defending their EURO title and making history with back-to-back wins! 👏⚽

Your determination, skill, and teamwork continue to inspire a generation 💪

#Lionesses #EUROChampions #WomenInSport

In honour of the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, we’re spotlighting some powerful milestones and achievements—like Africa’s first female Head of State in 1993! 🌍

#RepresentationMatters #WomenInPolitics

Let’s keep the momentum going — because when women lead, communities thrive! 🗳️

#SignUpToStand TODAY 👉 buff.ly/DfbeSIW

#5050Parliament #BeACouncillor #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters

Inspiring feedback from some of the women that came together to share insights and empower one another towards a career in local politics

Events like these remind us of the power of community, support, and the importance of women’s voices in local decision-making 👏

50:50 appreciate being able to connect our community members with those in the driving seat and look forward to seeing how this testimony turns into action 💥

#5050Parliament #Labour #WomeninPolitics #WomeninLeadership #CandidateSelections #Elections

Insightful, honest, passionate discussion with many solutions presented for increasing the representation of women, and diversity more generally, in candidate selections, the PLP and politics as a whole 🙋

50:50 was delighted to continue our programme of round tables on candidate selections with the Parties by meeting with Ellie Reeves and Charlotte Walker Director of Campaigns at Labour HQ yesterday

Want to support your community? 🙋

Be a Councillor.

Have you got a vision for change? 👀

Champion your community needs 🗯️

Be the voice for your community. Be a Councillor 👭

Find out more about being a councillor - join our workshop on the 15th July to start changing the future 👉 buff.ly/TX8c5iz

🎙️ Christiane Amanpour has spent over 40 years reporting from the frontlines of global events—and she’s clear on one thing: women’s voices are essential in politics and decision-making spaces 💬🌍

#AskHerToStand #WomenInPolitics #ChristianeAmanpour #RepresentationMatters #5050Parliament

💬 “Tears don’t make you weak — they make you human”

Our CEO Lyanne Nicholl shares her take on the headlines surrounding Rachel Reeves during PMQs

Read here 👀 buff.ly/7DFs1Uo

#WomenInPolitics #RachelReeves #PMQs

Many women are still put off standing for office due to their perceptions of the political environment - we look forward to seeing what further bold actions the Modernisation Committee takes.

Our Reset Report buff.ly/Pequ543, created in partnership with @compinpolitics.bsky.social, outlines a number of measures that would help achieve a more inclusive, civilised and modern Parliament.

We are the Mother of Parliaments; we should be leading the way on this 🙋

50:50 is pleased to see the Leader of the Commons, @lucympowell.bsky.social, talking here about how important the modernisation agenda is for making Parliament more accessible, particularly for care-givers and disabled people 👏

Read full article here 👉 buff.ly/u7EGNII

🔁 Connect & Reflect RECAP 🔁

One standout takeaway from Fatima:
💬 “Don’t be afraid to ask uncomfortable questions—like ‘Why is it done this way?’”

Questioning systems isn’t a weakness—it’s leadership in action 💪
Let’s keep creating space for practical, bold, and inclusive change 👏

Looking forward to joining @CentenaryAction in Parliament for their #WomenInParliament event and discussing what needs to happen to get to a gender equal parliament by the centenary of equal franchise in 2028

Her journey is a powerful reminder that every experience counts when stepping into leadership 🙋

#HigherHurdles #WomenInPolitics #DisabilityInPolitics #RepresentationMatters