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

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

    As first published on Manchester Policy Blogs, University of Manchester on 18 July 2017 Last week, the Fawcett Society, in partnership with the Local Government Information Unit, released a report into whether local government works for women. Here, Cllr Angeliki Stogia, Executive Member for Environment and Skills at Manchester City Council, looks at the report’s recommendations and reflects on Manchester’s path to women’s political representation. We need a range of differen
    From the Personal to the Systemic: Woman-led Change in Devolution

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

    (A shortened version of this article first appeared in Local Government Chronicle) The lack of women's representation and voice, and lack of diversity more broadly, in devolved decision-making has been starkly visible over the last two years - from the ‘pale, male' images of devolution deals being signed in Greater Manchester and Merseyside, to the all male panels (manels!) and meetings that we keep seeing. It is a self-perpetuating problem and unsurprising therefore that ou
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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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