Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales

A photograph of 20 mentees and mentors from the EPEV programme inside the Senedd in Cardiff

We had a great day at the Senedd in Cardiff with passionate EPEV mentees and mentors! Highlights included talks from Mark Isherwood MS and former mentee Dee Montague-Coast, networking lunch, livestream of First Minister’s Questions, and a Senedd tour - a fantastic insight into public life in Wales.

Just 24 hours left to apply to become our new Chief Executive Officer ⬇

Dim ond 24 awr sydd ar ôl i wneud cais i fod yn Brif Swyddog Gweithredol newydd i ni ⬇

Photo of woman hugging daughter. Both are smiling. Text reads: one donation, double the impact. 8-15 October

💫 The Big Give is one week away! 💫 Mae’r Big Give wythnos i ffwrdd! 💫

From midday 8-15 October, every donation you make to WEN Wales via @biggive.bsky.social will be doubled.

Donate and help us build a Wales free from gender discrimination: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000004jCfRYAU 💜

#WGMF

*New Role - Programme Coordinator* - Stonewall Careers At Stonewall, we’re a team of driven, passionate people who pride ourselves on valuing each other and wanting to make a real, lasting difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ worldwide

Stonewall is hiring a Programme Coordinator to play a key role in delivering the Equal Power Equal Voice mentoring programme. Find out more and apply here: stonewall.earcu.com/jobs/vacancy...

Photo of woman waving, wearing headphones. Text reads: 'tell us your story' and 'Dywedwch wrthym eich stori!'

Women in Wales — have you been involved in politics, at any stage?

We want to hear from you!

From first steps to candidacy, your story matters.

For more info and to get involved, contact our Policy and Research Officer Inioluwa Longe at inioluwa@wenwales.org.uk

Join the team: Chief Executive Officer - Womens Equality Network Wales WEN Wales is seeking to recruit a new CEO to oversee the next exciting stage of our development as a membership charity, campaigning for and championing women’s rights and equality in Wales. In the past five years we have more than doubled our income, developed an ambitious strategic plan and run impactful campaigns. Now we […]

✨Join the team!✨Ymunwch â'r tîm✨

WEN Wales is seeking to recruit a new CEO

Find out more and apply ➡ wenwales.org.uk/en/join-the-...

Mae RhCM Cymru am recriwtio Prif Swyddog Gweithredol newydd

Am fwy ac i ymgeisio ➡ wenwales.org.uk/cy/ymunwch-a...

🔔Closing TOMORROW!🔔 Are you an accomplished Communications professional looking for a freelance opportunity? This flexible, part-time role is focused on copywriting and designing impactful social media and website content for Women's Equality Network Wales.

Find out more below ⬇

Welsh Government's Draft Disabled People's Rights Plan Consultation Survey / Arolwg Ymgynghori ar Gynllun Drafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar Hawliau Pobl Anabl Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

📢Have your say on Welsh Gov's Draft Disabled People's Rights Plan.

We want your input as we prepare our consultation response.

By taking our survey, you help ensure the final plan is built around the rights, needs & voices of disabled people in Wales.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJMBXWF?ut...

One week left ⬇

Un wythnos ar ôl ⬇

#comms #commsjobs #communications #genderequality #walesjobs #freelancecomms

We’re looking for a freelance Communications Officer - Womens Equality Network Wales WEN Wales is looking for a freelance part-time Communications Officer to support our social media and website work. ABOUT WOMEN’S EQUALITY NETWORK (WEN) WALES  WEN Wales is the leading gender equality...

WEN Wales is looking for a freelance part-time Communications Officer to support our social media and website work.

Find out more and apply below ⬇
wenwales.org.uk/en/were-look...

Mae RhCM yn chwilio am Swyddog Cyfathrebu llawrydd i gefnogi ein gwaith a r y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a gwefan.

Thank you for sharing Norena!

We’re looking for a freelance Communications Officer - Womens Equality Network Wales WEN Wales is looking for a freelance part-time Communications Officer to support our social media and website work. ABOUT WOMEN’S EQUALITY NETWORK (WEN) WALES  WEN Wales is the leading gender equality...

WEN Wales is looking for a freelance part-time Communications Officer to support our social media and website work.

Find out more and apply below ⬇
wenwales.org.uk/en/were-look...

Mae RhCM yn chwilio am Swyddog Cyfathrebu llawrydd i gefnogi ein gwaith a r y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a gwefan.

Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.

We welcome the proposal by the UK Government to extend the entitlement of bereavement leave to parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy, a change we called for in our Wales Women's Rights Manifesto prior to last year's General Election.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

An image of an orange megaphone on a blue background with the words "Deadline extended! There is still time to get your applications in. epev.cymru Applications close 7th July"

Deadline extended! Applications close at midnight on 7th July.

This is an extra opportunity to get your application in and be part of the 2025-26 cohort of Equal Power Equal Voice.

EPEV is a free mentoring and training programme, supporting underrepresented people into public life in Wales.

A promotional image for the Equal Power Equal Voice (EPEV) programme featuring a woman named Sara smiling in front of a backdrop with the programme's branding and colorful balloons. At the top, the bilingual logo reads "Pwer Cyfartal Llais Cyfartal / Equal Power Equal Voice" in English and Welsh. Below the photo is a testimonial quote from Sara: "If you’re thinking about the EPEV programme, do it. This course will teach you about politics, society and most importantly, about yourself. And when our political spaces reflect the people they serve, Wales will be all the stronger for it."

Sara’s experience on the Equal Power Equal Voice (EPEV) programme shows just how transformative it can be for individuals and for society.
Thinking of applying? epev.cymru
@wenwales.bsky.social @disabilitywales.bsky.social @stonewalluk.bsky.social

Image of a yellow megaphone on a blue background, with the words 'One week to go! There is still time to get your applications in. epev.cymru Deadline: 30th June'

Want to create change in Wales?

The programme aims to increase diversity of representation in public and political life in Wales.

epev.cymru/application-...

Ydych chi eisiau creu newid?

Nod y rhaglen yw cynyddu amrywiaeth cynrychiolaeth mewn bywyd cyhoeddus a gwleidyddol yng Nghymru.

Labour MPs rebel against welfare cuts with bid to kill Bill Labour is facing a rebellion against its welfare Bill as opponents launch an amendment to stop the cuts from progressing through Parliament. A reasoned amendment due to be published on Tuesday will se...

“The Government needs to withdraw the Bill and go back to the drawing board.”

Up to 100 Labour MPs, including three from Wales, have signed an amendment to put a stop to cruel disability benefit cuts.
nation.cymru/news/labour-...

It's a difficult time for many in the community, so we hope that however you spend Pride Month and beyond - protesting, celebrating, advocating, connecting - that you're finding purpose, community, and light.

Pride Cymru march in Cardiff city centre. Two women hold a banner that reads Women's Equality Network Wales, with the WEN logo and Pride Progress flag displayed.

Six people pose together in front of Cardiff Castle with the Women's Equality Network Wales banner. People are wearing or waving rainbow flags and one person is carrying an umbrella with the colours of the trans flag.

On Saturday we marched at @pridecymru.bsky.social as a proudly inclusive organisation because the LGBTQ+ community deserves to live with dignity, respect, and joy. Pride is a protest, a statement, and a time to come together.

A sunny afternoon in Saron with Purple Plaques for the unveiling of snooker champion Agnes Davies' plaque! Clearly a beloved member of the community, it was great to hear more about her fascinating story & her love of the sport from her family, the Purple Plaques committee, & Women's Archive Wales.

Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper This consultation seeks views on the approaches government should consider around reform of the health and disability benefits system and employment support.

📢 Reminder: PIP is NOT an out-of-work benefit.

It supports disabled people with the extra costs of disability, and often enables us to work.

Cutting it will push even more people into poverty.

Have your say in the consultation. Deadline: 30 June.
www.gov.uk/government/c...

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years.

The criminalisation of women for abortion will rightly be consigned to history.

This is a landmark moment and a step forward for reproductive rights, putting an end to prolonged and traumatic investigations of women prosecuted on suspicion of ending their pregnancies.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Are you coming to #gofod3 2025? Come and meet us this year along with a diverse range of exhibitors from the voluntary, public and private sectors.

See you there at Cardiff City Stadium on 2nd July ⬇

gofod3.cymru

Equal Power Equal Voice was recognised in Senedd plenary this week for its significant role supporting women, disabled people, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ people to step into public life - by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice in her statement, and Paul Davies MS in his question.

Diverse and Equal Representation Toolkit - Womens Equality Network Wales The Diverse and Equal Representation Toolkit has been developed by Diverse5050 to support political parties in their work to achieve our joint aim – a Wales whose political institutions reflect the fu...

"This toolkit provides practical ideas and real-life examples to help parties ensure their candidates for elected office reflect the communities of Wales."

Access the toolkit here: wenwales.org.uk/en/campaign/...

Diverse and Equal Representation Toolkit - Womens Equality Network Wales The Diverse and Equal Representation Toolkit has been developed by Diverse5050 to support political parties in their work to achieve our joint aim – a Wales whose political institutions reflect the fu...

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice recognised the publication of our #Diverse5050 Diverse and Equal Representation Toolkit in Senedd plenary this week, during her statement on diversity and inclusion guidance for political parties. wenwales.org.uk/en/campaign/...

Wales Women's Rights Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd elections - Womens Equality Network Wales In exactly one year from now, we will be heading to the polls in Wales for the 2026 Senedd elections. To mark the countdown, the Gender Network has published its Wales Women’s Rights Manifesto and cal...

Read and share the Gender Network Wales Women's Rights Manifesto this #CarersWeek ⬇
wenwales.org.uk/en/wales-wom...

- ensuring the Real Living Wage reaches all social care workers

- improved job security and access to
training, support and career progression opportunities

- valuing unpaid care work, with appropriate
investment in respite care, support services and improved
identification of unpaid carers

- simplified support through a single application form and seamless transition between different programmes

- a refreshed childcare funding system that values early
years professionals, supports the expansion of childcare and addresses gaps in provision

This #CarersWeek we're highlighting the Confront the Care Crisis section of the Gender Network's Manifesto.

The Wales Women's Rights Manifesto, produced a year in advance of the 2026 Senedd elections, calls for:

- 30 hours of funded childcare for all children from
the end of parental leave 🧵