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We are delighted to see this progress. Since 2020 we have seen demand for our uniform scheme rise. We hope the new legislation will ensure schools adapt their uniforms to be affordable for everyone

[Education NI @Education_NI]

The Education Minister, @paulgivan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by the Office of the Legislative Counsel. Once in law, the new School Uniforms Bill will require schools to place affordability at the centre of their policies.
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A much needed wellness day on Saturday as we visited East Erne Empowered Women Lisnaskea for a stress management workshop followed by lunch. Thank you to Mary for welcoming us, it was great to connect with the women from Ealu Dungannon who attended too

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and their sexist policies which feed a society which harms women. Who highlighted that more police on the street is never the solution.
I hope this is the beginning of our city standing up and acting to make our city safe for us all

[Focus Project @FocusDerry]

We attended the rally on Friday night against the ongoing violence against women and girls in our city. Thank you to the Focus members who stood holding some of the pictures of the 24 women murdered here since 2020 ❤️

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Grateful for the activists at Alliance for Choice Derry who ensured women were at the centre of the event. Who noted that the most violent place for women is the home. Who highlighted the failures of our political parties

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Lovely to attend the @Nexus_NI 40th anniversary event at their new Derry office at Rockmills. Our own Focus participant Jacqui Clancy is the coordinator of their new RESET programme here, best of luck with the excellent work you do!

[Focus Project @FocusDerry]

Thank you to those who participated in our violence against women and girls workshop today. It's important women have spaces in our community to share their concerns and discuss ideas and actions to end male violence

[Focus Project @FocusDerry]

Thanks to @bbcradioulster Evening Extra for inviting us to speak about the incidents of Violence Against Women & Girls locally. Urge everyone to attend upcoming events in the town to tackle the issue
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Halloween crafts today thanks to TEO funding under TBUC programme

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On Friday we had a stall at the fantastic Menopause & Me event at Guildhall organised by @BBHealthForum Interesting alks and lots of useful advice for women

[Focus Project @FocusDerry]

Last week Focus members attended @dcsdcouncil Pathways out of Poverty event. Lots of organisations there and rich discussion on goals to work towards to improve our city. Our group attended as part of the @NIAntiPov lived experience advisory panel

[Focus Project @FocusDerry]

A great day at the report launch of Nothing About Us Without Us @CFNIreland campaign for a womens health strategy. Followed by a tour of Stormont. A joint trip with the Empower project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Women working together for change

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Session 4 Women's Health Programme. Let's Talk About Menopause delivered by Dr Sandra McNeill @rathmor ahead of #worldmenopauseday

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Session 3 Women's Health Programme. We held a coffee morning raising funds for @SandsUK as part of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek Breaking stigma and opening the conversation @mor_rath

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Session 2 womens health programme. Today's workshop facilitated by Rachel focused on reproductive health. We'll be highlighting feedback from the group at the end of this programme, to amplify lived experience, on what should change for womens health

[Focus Project @FocusDerry]

A fantastic weekend with East Erne Empowered Women & Éalu. We visited Eamain Macha, Navan Fort. Reconnecting with our history, celtic & indigenous life & Irish mythology. Followed by a great stay in Armagh City Hotel. Part of ongoing work with womens projects West of the Bann

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@birdyjones Hi Roisin, the presentation wasn't recorded but Farrah runs Key48 online who has information

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Great 1st week of our womens health programme. Exploring health through the life cycle, impact of the conflict on womens health, intergenerational & current campaigns. Next week we'll be exploring reproductive health. If you are interested in joining just drop us a message

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Thank you to Farrah Koutteineh for an excellent presentation on the history of Palestine, settler colonialism and women's roles in resistance @mor_rath