Spark

Programmes to challenge inequality, abuse of power, consent. Change-focused. Promoting safer and inclusive spaces through workshops and talks.

[Gina Abolins @gina_abolins]

Sexual harassment and abuse of power is unacceptable. Full stop. No excuses.

It’s currently #16Days of action to end violence against women and girls - believe victims and centre them in the narrative.

Stop. Platforming. Abusers.

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

@dan_baker83 @TonicTheatre @wearestockroom Thank you, Dan 🙏

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

A real delight to run these sessions for schools in Westminster.

#WEW2021

[Westminster City Council @CityWestminster]

Westminster Enterprise Week #WEW2021 kicked off and started strong with @IdeasSpark.

Yr 9 and 10 girls at St Marylebone CofE School and Grey Coat Hospital School, shared fantastic ideas on getting more female role models and breaking down gender stereotypes.

#EmpowerYoungMinds

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

We had a brilliant day yesterday running our ‘Changemakers’ programme in schools as part of @CityWestminster #WEW2021 #WestminsterEnterpriseWeek

[Gina Abolins @gina_abolins]

And @RESCUE_UK have also issued this guide for more information on what you can do to help support the Afghan people.

https://t.co/BqXPaRDuW8

[Gina Abolins @gina_abolins]

The fear that women in Afghanistan must now be facing is unimaginable.

If you are able, donate to help in any way you can.

As well as @WomenforWomen there is also @Afghanaid , @AmnestyUK @ReliefIntl and @RESCUE_UK

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

So brilliantly put 👏👏👏

[Gina @ginamartinuk]

#NotAllMen is trending. Here’s my response. No, not all men. But too many.

[Sapphia @sapphia1]

In 1977, 60 women marched in Leeds in response to being told to ‘stay out of public places after dark’ because of the attacks made by the Yorkshire Ripper. It’s almost 50 years later! 🤦🏻‍♀️ #ReclaimTheNight #LeedsOtherPaper Nov 1977.

[Rebecca Brewer @rebeccabrewer]

Good morning!

Here is a helpful graphic which demonstrates how people contribute to the culture which perpetuates violence and sexual violence.

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !

Here’s to strong womxn. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.

Spark encourages others to #ChooseToChallenge - here's some of our participants speaking out against objectification in the media 💥

#IWD2021

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

Not long till International Women's Day - and we have the perfect thing #IWD2021

Have you seen our online resources exploring #GenderEquality ? Perfect for students of any age. And worth a watch even if you're not a student!

View them here: https://t.co/W9fB87qqHG

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

Thanks to the fab 1st years @DramaGreenwich for participating so well in our Boundaries & Respect in the Creative Arts session yesterday 🙌

[Big Diva Energy Podcast @DivaEnergy]

#BigDivaEnergy #ShoutOut

Check out 'Friend of the Pod' @gina_abolins arts education initiative @IdeasSpark to challenge gender inequality in society today.

Gina empowered many as part of theatre's #MeToo movement and she received a Tonic Theatre Award for Outstanding Bravery.

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

Overcome with emotion at this, and so happy. Although far from a perfect result, taking nearly 90 accusations to secure 2 guilty verdicts, this is a positive step nonetheless.

Unending admiration to the incredibly brave women who stood against him 🔥👏
https://t.co/PLSy2CqqxU

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

Feeling terribly sad about Caroline Flack right now.

If you are struggling, don’t suffer in silence - call Samaritans for help on 116 123

[Prof. Pragya Agarwal @DrPragyaAgarwal]

My 3 yr old took this to nursery for 'circle time' when they read diff books. She was told: 'Oh don't think boys will like this book'
Not only could she not share her joy of a book she loves but she has also been given a message that girls & boys like diff things. I am livid.

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

We had a great day yesterday running our #Changemakers workshops @staugustinesp as part of their #wellnessweek

We explored barriers facing women in the workplace & built on confidence and presentation skills to help them smash stereotypes and achieve their goals. Well done, all!

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

Had a fab first session of Spark & @TonicTheatre’s #Empower @RWCMD . Looking at identity, unhealthy norms & positive change for the arts 💪👍

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

@company_three @TonicTheatre Sure - will email you, Ned!

[Spark @IdeasSpark]

@company_three Together with @TonicTheatre we run a programme called ‘Empower’ that examines historic patterns of abuse in the arts. Happy to chat!