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3 March 2021

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RT @WomensBudgetGrp: The #Budget2021 was a missed opportunity to address the inequalities within our economy and society. WBG responds to the Spring 2021 Budget announcements. https://t.co/e0edOJ...

March 3rd @ 1:42 pm |

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RT @womensaid: The £19m announced in #budget is not enough. Even with the £165m for next year, these figures are nowhere near the £393m needed to keep #domesticabuse refuges & community-based services running. Our response to the government's ...

March 3rd @ 1:39 pm |

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RT @MaternityAction: No mention of the gendered impact of the pandemic in the #Budget2021 Red Book. It's almost as if the Government has a 'women problem'. https://t.co/VKIijH... https://t.co/4os6l6...

March 3rd @ 1:39 pm |

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There are serious concerns that #Census2021 will collect inaccurate sex data. 15 organisations have come together to try and ensure that any data collected is reliable and correct. Please read this info BEFORE you complete your paper copy of the form ...

March 3rd @ 1:19 pm |

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RT @WomensBudgetGrp: Additional funding for #VAWG services is sorely needed but the £19 million offered here falls far short of the £393m that @womensaid estimate it would cost to provide a safe and sustainable network of services. #Budget2021 ...

March 3rd @ 8:30 am |

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Information and access codes for #Census2021 are landing on doormats this week. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, please check out the Take Action pages here to find out how you can make sure #SexInTheCensus is accurately recorded https://t.co/Gou6dy...

March 3rd @ 8:25 am |

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“The census has always asked “What is your sex”? We believe that people should answer the census accurately and honestly. We think this is the best way to collect the information needed to understand the population and to plan and fund public ...

March 3rd @ 7:28 am |

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RT @benge_nicola: Our @Rise support petition is now at 27k signatures! We will present this & speech @BrightonHoveCC on 18/3 Make sure we get max coverage & effect change by sharing - encourage friends & family to do so too ...

March 3rd @ 7:24 am |

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Charlotte Oelschlägel (1898-1984) German. A mandolin, lute, harp & piano player she appeared with the Berlin Philharmonic at age 7. She took up skating, starring in ‘Hip-Hip-Hooray!’ at the New York Hippodrome and is famous for inventing the Death ...

March 3rd @ 7:20 am |

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Charlotte Oelschlägel (1898-1984) German. A mandolin, lute, harp & piano player she appeared with the Berlin Philharmonic at age 7. She took up skating, starring in ‘Hip-Hip-Hooray!’ at the New York Hippodrome and is famous for inventing the ...

March 3rd @ 7:19 am |

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RT @Alliewhowrites: The Minack is one of my favourite places in the world. It has a real touch of magic. A vision made real through hard work and commitment. What an astonishing woman she must have been. https://t.co/4A3Ruc...

March 3rd @ 6:42 am |

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RT @K_IngalaSmith: The letter by @jeancalder101 shared below by @rebelyarns is a perfect illustration of the insult and injustice of local authorities claiming ownership through contracts of specialist women's organisations and then giving them away. ...

March 3rd @ 6:42 am |

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RT @MaternityAction: In July 2019, ministers pledged to establish a Taskforce on pregnancy & maternity discrimination in the workplace. In January - 18 months on - they said the first meeting will be held "shortly". This week, they say the first ...

March 3rd @ 6:25 am |

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RT @rebelyarns: Brilliant letter to the @brightonargus by @jeancalder101 - women built our local refuge services, and created @riseuk. It's not OK for @BrightonHoveCC to hand over all that work to someone else. #BringOurRefugeHome #WomenRiseUp ...

March 3rd @ 6:24 am |

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RT @WomensBudgetGrp: Our Director Dr Mary- Ann Stephenson will be on @BBCWomansHour today at 10am to talk about what the upcoming #Budget2021 means for women and those who have been at the sharp end of this pandemic. #CaringEconomyNow ...

March 3rd @ 6:23 am |

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RT @WomensBudgetGrp: Tax is a feminist issue. Over past decade cuts in fuel & alcohol duties (£10bn), & cuts in corporation tax rates (£13bn) have disproportionately benefited men & higher income taxpayers. Join us as we discuss how tax ...

March 3rd @ 6:23 am |

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RT @legalfeminist: Important Census campaign complementing the legal challenge: please see campaign site for details, but step 1 is just to request a paper copy of the census form. https://t.co/kKqqsP...

March 3rd @ 5:18 am |

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If you expect your political representatives to act in the best interests of everyone, now would be a good time to remind them of their obligations. Check if they have received and read The Political Erasure of Sex by @janeclarejones @lnmackenzie1 ...

March 3rd @ 3:38 am |

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We believe in absolute transparency in law & policy making: laws must work for everyone. Consultation must be comprehensive, open, meaningful. Solidarity with all our sisters in Scotland fighting to make this happen @ForwomenScot @WomenScotland ...

March 3rd @ 3:25 am |

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Next Tuesday 9th March the High Court will hear the case brought by @fairplaywomen challenging the @ons guidance for the #census2021 Please support if you can https://t.co/a77j1r... #SexInTheCensus #SexMatters #WomenCountSoCountW...

March 3rd @ 2:40 am |

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RT @Women4Scotland: Without the proper protections in place, Humza Yousaf’s Bill will be used to stop women from voicing their concerns with the continued erosion of sex-based rights. The Bill has been rushed and the Government has not taken women’s ...

March 3rd @ 2:30 am |