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    Thank you!

    Thank you!

    Dear DivaManc Sisters and Brothers, First of all a HUGE and long overdue thank you for your support over the last year and in particular at the event on 10th March, I was rather overwhelmed to be honest by people's contributions and generosity on the day and in the lead up, really encouraging. People's down to earth approach, rolling up your sleeves straight away to help out, was much appreciated. Exemplified by Donna Hall, Chief Exec of Wigan Council, a brilliant DivainAct
    English Devolution: Where are the women?

    English Devolution: Where are the women?

    Eve contributed to the following post originally published on DevoConnect. Follow DevoConnect on Twitter @devoconnect. Gill Morris, DevoConnect Every which way you look there is a shortage of women leaders in politics. Lack of diversity is not a new problem in the UK so why does it prove so hard to tackle and why are women still under-represented in Parliament and around the boardroom table? The recent Metro Mayoral elections saw an all male and pale line up and no women be
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    Launch of #GM4Women2028, Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard

    Launch of #GM4Women2028, Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard

    Making Devolution Work in Greater Manchester - with Women and for Women

    Making Devolution Work in Greater Manchester - with Women and for Women

    The Divas of Devolution are demonstrating what can be done!

    The Divas of Devolution are demonstrating what can be done!

    Women in local government: time is on the side of change

    Women in local government: time is on the side of change

    From the Personal to the Systemic: Woman-led Change in Devolution

    From the Personal to the Systemic: Woman-led Change in Devolution

    Thank you!

    Thank you!

    English Devolution: Where are the women?

    English Devolution: Where are the women?

    Gender Representation in the Northern Powerhouse - By Design

    Gender Representation in the Northern Powerhouse - By Design

    DivaManc Calls to Action: for a Greater Manchester that Works for Women

    DivaManc Calls to Action: for a Greater Manchester that Works for Women

    DivaManc Calls to Action for Gender Equality in Greater Manchester

    DivaManc Calls to Action for Gender Equality in Greater Manchester

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