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Where are the women?

Where are the women? Discussion on women and leadership
Wednesday 21st July, 6:30pm -8:00pm, Venue TBC

We’ve had a look in Parliament and can’t find too many there. Had a scan of the Cabinet and could only see one or two. Checked in at the Labour leadership race and could only see one. We’ve [...]

Women of substance – why is the media failing to show us the strong women we wish to see?

This blog was written by Caroline Watson, co-founder of Progressive Women for www.thedebate.uk.com

Last week I had the good fortune to spend the day at Wimbledon. As I was flicking through the newspapers I noticed a rather large proportion of pictures of scantily clad female tennis players. Where are the men in their boxers? Ok so [...]

Flexible working creates more agile and responsive organisations

Our guest blog today is from Judith Cherry, Head of Knowledge and Insight at Opportunity Now, BITC’s campaign to promote gender equality in the workplace.

Judith Cherry believes a flexible approach to work cultures gives tangible business advantage.

“The new government’s announcement that it will extend the right to request flexible working to all staff [...]

Are you a feminist?

“Yes. I believe in equality between women and men. Don’t you?”

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Summer Party on Wednesday. There was an absolutely amazing turn out of interesting, intelligent and passionate progressive women to hear our inspiring speakers and have a good time.

Kat Banyard, author of the Equality Illusion and Director [...]

Summer Party: Tonight

We’re really looking forward to tonight’s summer party!

Are you a secret feminist? Or even a not so secret feminist?

Kat Banyard, author of the Equality Illusion, Catherine Redfern and Kristin Aune, authors of Reclaiming the F Word, and Amy Jenkins, columnist in the Independent, will be speaking about whether feminism should matter to us and staying [...]