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Women Power& Politics: One Day Conference organised by Sheffield branches of the National Assembly of Women and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, sponsored by Unite the Union, 10 March, at Wortley Hall, to discuss "The Empowerment of Women - Witches to Parliament" (the original community leaders). All welcome
Details and booking form
Bye-Bye BNP lets finish to job!
http://action.hope not hate.org/bye-bye-bnp
New minimum standard on Violence Against Women:
Please sign the petition to equalities minister, Lynne Fearerstone, asking her to commit the UK to signing the CAHVIO Convention. This has been signed already by 17 countries. The UK is not one of them.
http://action.going to work.org.uk/cahvio
The National Assembly of Women is saddened by the untimely death of it's Secretary, Val Duncan a committed socialist and dedicated campaigner for peace and equality, on Saturday 5 November 2011.
Campaign Success:
Nadine Dorries' amendment to remove independence from abortion councelling was heavily defeated on 7 September in a free vote with a 250 majority. However vigilence is necessary as the threat remains. Health Minister Ann Milton warned that changes would be made once the bill is passed as the government agreed with "the spirit" of the amendment and would be bringing forward its own proposals. Darinka Aleksic, Abortion Rights co-ordinator, said that she was delighted with the outcome but would be watching the consultation very closely. The BMA has warned of "clear evidence of a risk to women" if changes are made to the current counselling system. Well done everyone.
click here to view 'Abortion Rights' response to Nadine Dorries
Green Paper: A State Pension for the 21st Century:
click here to view NAW response to consultation.
NAW Stall at the Wortley Hall Festival on 2 July was a huge success and raised £365 for our campaigning work and recruited 2 new members. many thanks to all our supporters
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Film: May 2011: 'Get Involved' click here to view
The National Assembly of Women - carried resolutions, unanimously, on Depleted Uranium and Women’s Pensions’ at its AGM on Saturday 7 May
Click here to read the text.
The Pensions Bill is currently in the House of Lords.
The NAW urges all women to contact their MP and demand opposition to the Bill when it reaches the House of Commons. These are the full effects of the ConDem government’s proposed changes to Women’s state pension ages:
- Half a million women will have their state pension delayed by more than 12 months.
- For 300,000 women the delay is between 18 and 24 months
- For 33,000 women the delay is two years, costing them over £10,000.
Click here to view the NAW new pensions leaflet and see how it affects you.
The Gender Impact of the Cuts:
A TUC cuts briefing November 2010
Click here to read.
The Impact of Spending Cuts on Women.
Click here to view letter to EHRC from Dona Feltham NAW President
Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Every three years the Commission is required to report to Parliament on the progress that society is making towards a more equal society that respects and promotes human rights and good relations.
Click here to view the recent report on 'GENDER'
The Fightback Starts Here - asserts Charter for Women Conference
Report of Conference on 30 October by Dona Feltham NAW President Click here for the FULL report
Coalition Cuts are a direct attack on Women says NAW.
When the NAW’s AGM was held in April 2010, we determined to oppose the public service cuts that all 3 largest parties were proposing to impose “to balance the books”. Our opposition was based on the likelihood that cuts would have a greater impact on women than men, both women working in the public sector and using public services to meet their families’ needs.
Our fears were well founded.
Click here for full statement from Margaret Boyle on behalf of the EC.
Equality and Human Rights Act.
The vast majority of the EHRA provisions came into force on 1 October will the Government implement the remaining provisions?. www.equalityhumanrights.com
United Nations appoints Head of UN Women.
The NAW welcomes the new Under Secretary General, Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean President, as head of UN Women on 14 September 2010. Please visit www.gearcampaign.org
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