Centenary Action

Cross-party coalition of 100 orgs & activists campaigning to eradicate the barriers that prevent women in all of our diversity from taking part in politics.

[Centenary Action @CentenaryAction]

Today we marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men with a commemorative photocall of women MP. Each MP received a personalised sash by @RemakeNewport, marking their place in the history of #WomenInParliament.

[Centenary Action @CentenaryAction]

We welcome the Modernisation Committee’s report calling for accessibility to become a major priority for the House of Commons.

We were pleased to submit evidence to the inquiry & look forward to engaging with the detail of the recommendations in the weeks ahead.
https://t.co/6vKcbx4TiI

[RNIB Campaigns @RNIB_campaigns]

We welcome the Modernisation Committee’s report on making Parliament accessible to disabled MPs, staff, and visitors. Democracy must be accessible to all.

We stand ready to support improvements recommended in the report, which you can read here: https://t.co/v25jlzKAfO

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

We welcome the fact that the Modernisation Committee has stated that accessibility must be a priority for the House of Commons.

We have argued this point through our research, from our ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ report, to our current work monitoring the number of disabled MPs.

We look forward to working with the committee to see where we can support their aims.

https://t.co/k3dmejbC3N

[Centenary Action @CentenaryAction]

'If we can do it so can you' was @CHazelgroveMP 's message to the young women attending. @KirstySNP summed up “Politics makes decisions that affect your life. You can have it done to you—or you can learn about it and influence it.”

[Centenary Action @CentenaryAction]

Great to join @Shoutout_UK & @RoehamptonUni event sharing the powerful findings of the @GEpic_UK project. The programme is proven to improve girls confidence in political engagement & build their speaking skills & confidence in making their voices heard.

[Centenary Action @CentenaryAction]

APPG Women in Parliament Co-Chair @mimsdavies wanted young women to know what a great job being an MP is. Confidence is key and the @GEpic_UK programme helps to build this.

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

Day 3 of the @wpc_pak delegation visit to Westminster. On the agenda today is ‘Addressing Online Abuse and Violence Against Women in Politics’ with @emily4MK and @ElectHer_UK. This ties in with #16days which started Tuesday.

[Seema Malhotra MP @SeemaMalhotra1]

The UK is working with Maldives to support women’s participation in politics through the Westminster Forum for Democracy.

I met @anaraNareem, @fathimathsaudha, @JeehanJMS to discuss the contributions women have made to Maldivian government and politics.

[The Jo Cox Foundation @JoCoxFoundation]

For the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our Respectful Politics Policy Manager has reflected on the importance of addressing digital abuse in politics.

Read her blog below 👇

🔗https://t.co/YAhwo0uUKR

[Lucy Rigby MP @LucyRigby]

Brilliant to hear from @HarrietHarman @CommonsSpeaker @AshleyDalton_MP @Tanni_GT @FScott5050 & many more at @5050Parliament’s cross-party #IWD2024 reception this eve.

Representation in politics matters, so if you know a woman who’d make a good MP or Cllr then #AskHerToStand!

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

50:50 Parliament supports women on their journey to political office. It provides real-life advice, confidence-building skills and political know-how shared by a powerful network of women who've been there. On November 21,#AskHerToStand, and 50:50 will be with her all the way. Sign Up To Stand at the 50:50 website

[The SNP @theSNP]

🎉 Today is #AskHerToStand day!

👩‍💼 From the first female First Minister to the first gender-balanced cabinet in the UK, we’re serious about fighting for women’s representation.

👏🏻 We’re backing the @5050Parliament campaign to help women progress in politics.

#AskHerToStand

[Adrian Ramsay MP @AdrianRamsay]

Delighted to push for an equal Parliament with @5050Parliament.

If we want to ensure our Parliament really serves everyone, we need equal representation.

That is why it is vital that parties #AskHerToStand and support more women into politics.

[Sarah Champion @SarahChampionMP]

Women are underrepresented in all levels of government. We need to work together to change that #askhertostand ⁦@5050Parliament⁩

[50:50 Parliament @5050Parliament]

We’ve got this covered 💪

50:50 inspires + supports women, from all political persuasions, to stand for elected office via our #AskHerToStand + #SignUpToStand campaigns 🙋

Back us to increase our reach + get even more women ready to step up and lead! https://t.co/ij45OA6L81 👏

[50:50 Parliament @5050Parliament]

"Your authenticity should never be dimmed" - @stellacreasy on the importance of standing up for what you believe in, once you are in political office.
#AskHerToStand

[Karin Smyth @karinsmyth]

Really enjoyed speaking to @TheBristolTab about being a woman in politics for #AskHerToStand day organised by @5050Parliament.

https://t.co/uhiGBwAzf3

[Jas Athwal MP @Jas_Athwal]

This Parliament may be the most representative Parliament we have ever had, but there is still room for progress.

Today is #AskHerToStand Day, encouraging women to get into politics and lead!

When leadership comes from every background, our politics becomes stronger, fairer, and more reflective of the people it represents.

[50:50 Parliament @5050Parliament]

"This is how change begins. I want my daughter to grow up in a world where her voice is equal" - @shakiraakabusi
#AskHerToStand

[Helen Pankhurst @HelenPankhurst]

💜💚💜Today is #AskHerToStand Day. A brilliant initiative by @5050Parliament to encourage women to stand for political office. Click #SignUpToStand on 50:50 Parliament website. We have waited far too long for a gender equal parliament!💜💚💜@CentenaryAction