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Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales
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We are Women’s Equality Network Wales.
Our vision is a Wales free from gender discrimination.
Join us to help make it happen 🧕🏾👵🏼👱🏼‍♀️👩🏼‍🦰👩🏿‍🦱
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Join Women’s Equality Network Wales as we launch our new report, Transforming Early Childhood Education & Care in Wales.

🕙 10am-12pm
📅 Wednesday 26 November
📍 The Art Space by Raspberry Creatives, Port Talbot

✨ Children welcome
☕ Refreshments provided

Sign up⬇
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Transforming Early Childhood Education & Childcare in Wales: Report Launch
Join WEN Wales as we launch our new report calling for a simplified and expanded childcare system, with universal provision for all children
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Women in Wales are still facing inequalities. These can, and must, be tackled.

Our Gender Network of 80 orgs, activists and academics is urging all political parties to put gender equality at the heart of the 2026 Senedd election...
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week, WEN's Policy and Public Affairs Manager Dr Jessica Laimann gave evidence to the Senedd's Finance Committee on the Welsh Government's Draft Budget 2026-27.

Watch the evidence session here⬇️
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip...
Finance Committee
The Senedd is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.
www.senedd.tv
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We have come together with women’s organisations from across the four nations of the UK to call on the UK Government to enact Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010, a provision that could transform transparency and equality in political representation.

wenwales.org.uk/en/press-rel...
PRESS RELEASE: Women’s Organisations Across UK Unite to Demand Enactment of Section 106 for Greater Representation of Women in Politics - Womens Equality Network Wales
Women’s organisations from across the four nations of the UK have come together to call on the UK Government to enact Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010, a provision that could transform transparenc...
wenwales.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join Women’s Equality Network Wales as we launch our new report, Transforming Early Childhood Education & Care in Wales.

🕙 10am-12pm
📅 Wednesday 26 November
📍 The Art Space by Raspberry Creatives, Port Talbot

✨ Children welcome
☕ Refreshments provided

Sign up⬇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1972515091...
Transforming Early Childhood Education & Childcare in Wales: Report Launch
Join WEN Wales as we launch our new report calling for a simplified and expanded childcare system, with universal provision for all children
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
More coverage of our new childcare report 👶

All families in Wales deserve high-quality, flexible and sustainable childcare, and the people providing it deserve fair pay and conditions.

Read the article here ⬇️
businessnewswales.com/charity-call...
Charity Calls for Transformation to Childcare System
A Welsh charity is calling for a simplified and expanded childcare system, with universal provision for all children. A new report, published today by
businessnewswales.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We’re really pleased to see Herald Wales covering our new report on childcare in Wales 👶

All families deserve high-quality, flexible and sustainable childcare, and the people providing it deserve fair pay and conditions.

Read the article here ⬇️
herald.wales/national-new...
Call for universal childcare to tackle poverty in Wales - Herald.Wales
Charity urges next Welsh Government to create a simpler, fairer system A LEADING Welsh charity has called for childcare to be made universally available
herald.wales
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Our response with @waleswbg.bsky.social to the Welsh Government's Draft Budget warns that the current spending plans do not go far enough to protect Wales’ struggling public services and adequately support women ⬇
wenwales.org.uk/en/wen-and-w...
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Together with @swbg.bsky.social NI WBG and @waleswbg.bsky.social we’re urging the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in full in the autumn budget. It's a major driver of child poverty across the country.

www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped?
The Women's Budget Groups calculated how many children would be lifted above the poverty line if the two-child limit was scrapped.
www.bigissue.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Childcare in Wales is at a crossroads.

We’re calling for universal childcare for all children up to and including age 4 🧒
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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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.
October 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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 ⬇
October 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
💫 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
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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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...
*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.earcu.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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
September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
✨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...
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 […]
wenwales.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🔔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 ⬇
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.
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...
wenwales.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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📢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...
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.
www.surveymonkey.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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.
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...
wenwales.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Reposted by Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales
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.
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...
wenwales.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
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...
wenwales.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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...
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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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.
June 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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
June 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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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.
June 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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“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-...
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...
nation.cymru
June 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM