Sisterhood exhibition in Cheltenham March to June 2020

At the Wilson Museum.

'On Tuesday 10th of March we have the briefing of  Sisterhood, an exhibition from artist Danielle Salloum. Salloum is passionate about raising awareness about modern controversial issues. Using artistic interpretation and portraiture Salloum highlights the stories she feels strongly about. Sisterhood, held in partnership with The Wilson and Cheltenham Borough Homes, highlights the stories of women from Trinidad and Tobago and the Cheltenham borough. Locations Salloum has strong links to.

The  FREE exhibition will be open until 12 June 2020.

Voluntary Post of Chair, Bristol Commission for Race Equality

Dear Colleagues,

An exciting opportunity has become available in Bristol.  The Commission on Race Equality (CoRE) is seeking a new Chair.  This is a voluntary position. This will require somebody who is passionate about race equality, Human Rights and changing the current landscape for communities who are not able to contribute to Bristol’s growth and success. The post holder along with Commissioners will develop a solutions focused strategy that will support the City with its ambition to be inclusive.

The recruitment window will close on Thursday 26th March 2020 at midnight.  Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th April,  City Hall.

Job Spec and advert available on request.

We will use expression of interest to compile a shortlist. The expression of interest will be no longer than x2 sides of A4 and should be sent to Cherene.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For further information on the role please contact David Weaver, Independent Consultant (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or 07983 592988).

Bristol City Carers Strategy Consultation

 
Are you a Carer?
Do you look after someone who needs your help?
Bristol City Council would like your views on the type of support you need to inform a new Carers 
Strategy
 
 Complete the survey at:
bristol.gov.uk/carers-survey
by 19 January 2020 (date for comments has been extended) For a paper copy or alternative formats 
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call on 07880 179 218
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* The accepted definition of a carer is anyone who provides unpaid care for a friend or family 
member who due to illness, disability, a mental health issue or an addiction cannot cope without 
their support.
The Carers Trust
 

Just Fair argue for Lift the Ban on Asylum seekers working

http://justfair.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/JF-Lift-the-Ban-Sept2019-FINAL.pdf?utm_source=Equally+Ours+Newsletter&utm_campaign=729f0d73fa-November+newsletter+07%2F11%2F2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_104ed5022f-729f0d73fa-58969489

Event: ‘Gender Budgeting and Public Policy Design for Gender Equality’

University of Liverpool (Foresight Centre)

Monday 11 November 2019

10am-5pm

The WBG 1st Annual Early-Career Network Conference ‘Gender Budgeting and Public Policy Design for Gender Equality’ will focus on gender budgeting as a feminist economics tool to bring about change.

https://wbg.org.uk/early-career-network/events/future-ecn-events/1st-annual-wbg-early-career-network-conference

Message from Bristol Zero Tolerance September 2019

http://www.bristolzerotolerance.com/ 

Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure enough funding to continue the project in the current format, therefore, from October 2019 the initiative will only run through limited activities delivered by Bristol Women’s Voice.

Bristol Women’s Voice look forward to continuing to work towards Bristol becoming a Zero Tolerance City and making sure that everyone can feel safe and empowered in their work and life.

Bristol Zero Tolerance is a gender-based violence prevention project run by Bristol Women’s Voice. It is an overarching initiative working towards Bristol becoming a city free from gender-based violence, abuse, harassment and exploitation. 

Since October 2015 the Bristol Zero Tolerance initiative has worked tirelessly to address gender-based violence, abuse, harassment and exploitation in Bristol from a prevention perspective.

Galapagos Conservation Trust supporting girls' education September 2019

GILLS CLUB

From: https://mailchi.mp/gct.org/september-2019?e=ab3aa185a1 

Of the 30,000 people who live on Galapagos, 40% are under the age of 15 years. Shockingly, over 90% of children living on the Islands have never been ‘out’ into the National Park – and have never seen much of the wildlife that tourists enjoy.

Flexible working blog from Working Families September 2019

Can flexible working reduce your gender pay gap?

Published: 25 Sep 2019

https://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/workflex-blog/can-flexible-working-reduce-your-gender-pay-gap/?utm_source=Employers&utm_campaign=dcdac0284c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_09_01_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bb14e98d9a-dcdac0284c-124837957

"Your gender pay gap tells you that your organisation probably has fewer women in better paid, more senior roles; more in less well paid, more junior roles; and probably more women than men in part-time roles.

Spending review message from WBG August 019

 
"After nearly a decade of chronic underfunding, our public services are in crisis. An increasingly 
penurious welfare system is failing the most vulnerable in society3, and severe cuts to local 
council funding and funding for other public services have led to the steady deterioration of our 
social infrastructure.4 To reverse this, we need an end to austerity that means more than simply an 
end to budget cuts or a few headline-grabbing measures to increase funding in areas where there has 
been media attention. We need sustained investment in a range of public services and a better 
social security system so that people on the ground see a marked improvement in public services and 
a rise in living standards more generally.

TUC Report on insecure work August 2019

https://www.tuc.org.uk/research-analysis/reports/insecure-work

Jackie Longworth, Chair of Fair Play SW says:

"This report particularly affects women as they make up he majority of employees in insecure work."

The SWTUC says:

"The South West has the highest proportion (12.6%) of insecure workers out of all regions and nations in the UK. According to the TUC South West, an estimated 354,000 working people in the region are affected by precarious employment, defined as: 

Vacancy Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre August 2019

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

 

Glosrac are currently recruiting for a monitoring and evaluation officer to cover maternity leave.  Further information about this role can be found below in the job description/person spec.

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the below application and equalities monitoring forms and return toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am Wednesday 14th August 2019.

Monitoring and evaluation officer JD PS 2019 – Maternity Cover

application_form

Equalities monitoring form

Salary: £19,000 pro rata

Hours: 18 hours per week

Responsible to: Director

Office Base: Gloucester

Fixed Term Contract: Maternity Cover post commencing September 2019

Pension: 6% contribution by employer

Annual Leave: 27 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Information related to the post:

  • Post is restricted to women under Schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010
  • Applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment

Equal opportunities statement:

GRASAC is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from women from all sections of the community.

An employers perspective on flexible working August 2019

(Origonally published May 2019)

https://www.calibre-furniture.co.uk/blog/why-flexible-working-is-more-than-just-a-trend 

Women's Budget Group Report on Housing July 2019

https://wbg.org.uk/analysis/reports/a-home-of-her-own-housing-and-women/

Sexual Harassment in the workplace consultation August 2019

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Workplacesexualharassment

Guide to #metoo movement

From Maryville University (ST Louis, MO, USA).

https://online.maryville.edu/blog/understanding-the-me-too-movement-a-sexual-harassment-awareness-guide/

Fair Play South West ‘Manifesto’ for the 2019 EU Elections

Fair_Play_South_West_Manifesto_for_the_EU_Elections_2019_PDF.pdf

Membership of the European Union has been good for UK women

It has enabled and empowered UK women to participate in Europe-wide networks and formal structures of women to influence policies and legislation in a way which has not always been possible within the UK itself.

WRC report on CEDAW: UN recommendations published

On 1st May 2019, WRC and a number of women’s organisations sent a letter to the Minister for Women, Victoria Atkins MP, regarding the UN’s recent review of the UK’s performance on improving the position of women in the UK and the progress made in achieving their rights.

The letter seeks to hear about UK Government’s plans to effectively implement the recommendations for the benefit of all women in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Women are increasingly treated as an expandable and costless resource that can absorb all the extra work that results from cuts to the resources that sustain life

Article by Ruth Pearson, A feminist analysis of neoliberalism and austerity policies in the UK.

https://www.lwbooks.co.uk/sites/default/files/s71_03pearson.pdf

Event: Dorset Women's Day

9 March: 10am-3.30pm
Dorford Centre, Dorchester  
We have an fabulous programme of activities on WAND's 14th Dorset Women's Day with a wide range of workshops, stalls, information stands and performances, as well as fabulous cakes and sandwiches.

Workshops include an Interview with Minette Walters, Cross Stitch, Flower Arranging, Gardening for Pollinators, Belly Dancing and so much more!

Feminist Democracy in action

docxLongworth's paper "Has Austery driven a Feminist Democracy"39.59 KB is published by FPSW today, 22nd January 2019.

 

ABSTRACT

Are women more powerful now as a result of austerity?

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