🧵As part of our powerful blog series for #InternationalWomensDay, we asked Olga, Katy, Tina and Amy to share a message for women working in the perpetrator sector.
Here's what they said...
Funders: support charity sector infrastructure or lose it, and lose out
Our new blog by @JKENNEDYDSC discusses what funders can do to support infrastructure charities. Give it a read here: https://t.co/yYOza5WQTb
#charity#funders#charityfundraising
Macc @McrCommCentral will lead the next phase of the @GmMoving #SystemsLeadership approach, on behalf of @10GMpartners, enabling people who want positive change in Greater Manchester to lead and influence together. Find out more here: https://t.co/lJ4YFfrfWz
The greater threat to women comes from men, not trans women, who shouldn't be penalised for actions of predatory men. As a result, trans women & non-binary people are being excluded from single-sex spaces, putting them at greatly increased risk of violence https://t.co/iV35GGsdIr
🗣️ "These announcements are just recent examples of a concerning direction of travel in asylum and immigration policymaking."
📄 Andy and GM Leaders have written to the Home Secretary and Levelling Up Secretary about asylum, immigration, and homelessness in our city-region.
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We’re serious about wanting more working-class people in charities and think tanks, so we’re excited to partner with Macc to promote two very exciting roles - Collaboration Worker- trainee and Policy & Influencing Worker- trainee. Apply via the link in our bio, deadline June 5th!
The Stories of Sanctuary #SpiritofMcrStory week starts today! Please look out for stories all week including the first one this morning and share them.
📣REFUGEES WELCOME IN MANCHESTER📣
⏰Wednesday 10th May, 1-2pm
📍 Gathering in St Peters Square
Join us to stand in solidarity with people seeking safety and to say no to the government's latest attack on their rights.
Please share! 👇
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Stories of Sanctuary is our latest #SpiritofMcrStory week and is happening next month. Please share your stories of supporting sanctuary seekers. Find out more - https://t.co/Q9mE3lO9qf
Our @TEDxLondon talk is live for #IWD2023 and we want to talk about feminist liberation & care!
Collective care is our strongest tool to build a world without violence.
Here’s a short 🧵 on why & you can watch the full talk here:
https://t.co/UOmkSynMJy
It’s Valentine’s Day 💘, and we’re launching our anonymous #AskYourself quiz.
Anyone can use the quiz to reflect on their behaviour towards their partner.
The Respect Phoneline is here for anyone who needs to change https://t.co/alrS8wgPXx
https://t.co/su6sz4DIeW
🥩 FRESH CHOPS! 🥩
Our @MicksterNoonan has a meaty chat with the excellent @JoTodd4, CEO of @RespectUK, about the vital nature of safe & effective work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, centring survivors, & the huge societal shift needed to tackle DA.
https://t.co/cp0BD35Z0N
Our #SpiritofMcr23 fund is open!
15x £1,000 grants available to support the city’s VCSE orgs in relieving the cost of living crisis, to gather stories that raise awareness of the issues and work being done.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb, 12pm
More info & apply https://t.co/n986EKg7zI
40 MPs are demanding that charities who have spoken out against the government are defunded.
This goes far beyond the usual (and frustrating) criticism of charity campaigning & represents a much more significant threat to charities and democracy.
https://t.co/g3Lfp8NZpI
Are you looking for a varied role working with businesses & not-for-profit orgs to make a difference on issues of inequality, poverty, environment & social justice? Become our Business Partnerships Lead
https://t.co/9JvZhVg305
🗓️ 16 Jan, 12pm
#CharityJobs#VCSE#Manchester#CSR
I'll be hosting this at 2pm on 13.12.22 alongside some brilliant organisations, including @ManchesterCoS@GMIAU@MRSNManchester@Sector3SK@EuropiaMcr and OPORA.
Please share with any VCSE orgs across GM who support sanctuary seekers: