Like many women in the public eye with an opinion, JK Rowling has faced floods of sexist and sexualised abuse, threats and harassment in the past few days. After bravely sharing her own story of surviving domestic violence, the Sun newspaper put a quote from the perpetrator on its front page saying he was glad he abused her. Green Party Women condemn this shameful and irresponsible act which will put women at risk in a period of already increased violence for women.
Do you have experience of campaigns you want to share? Have you a burning desire to develop policy? Would you like to stand for the Green Party Executive? Nominations close on 30 JUNE 2020. More info here.
GPW ONLINE CONFERENCE – AIR POLLUTION – NOW ONLINE!
Sunday 31 MAY 2020 – GPW held another online conference led by exceptional Women focussing on the link between Air Pollution & Covid-19. Watch it on the Green Party Women YouTube Channel here.
GPW TRAINING – PRESS RELEASES
Sunday 14 JUNE 2020, 11:00 – 12:30
Join other budding Press & PR Women learning how to craft effective content in an online training session led by the exceptional former guardian Editor, Natalie Bennett. No previous experience required. Book here.
YOGA AND MEDITATION
Saturday 13 JUNE 2020, 11:00 – 12:00
Join Claudine and Shaka for 40 mins of Yoga followed by 20 mins guided meditation. No prior experience, wear loose clothing. Book online here.
Improve Maternal Mortality Rates and Health Care for Black Women in the U.K.
Black Women in the U.K. are 5 times more likely to die during pregnancy and after childbirth compared to White Women (EMBRACE, 2019). We need more research done into why this is happening and recommendations to improve health care for Black Women as urgent action is needed to address this disparity.
