British Council seeks inclusion of disabled women, in work, other places guardian.ng/news/british-c…

WHO Calls for More Data on Violence Against Older Women and Women With Disabilities
globalissues.org/news/2024/03/2…

A few of the #easyread jobs from our Empower service over the last year:

Equally Ours
bit.ly/3HWOD7e

Sisters of Frida
bit.ly/3wb55hR

Esmée Fairbairn
bit.ly/3OYqBNt

Just Fair
bit.ly/3w5zAWd

Find out more here bit.ly/3ODftoR

Maggie Davis: Tributes to pioneer, rebel and advocate
disabilitynewsservice.com/maggie-davis-t…

UN committee asks government: ‘Why are you demonising disabled people?’
disabilitynewsservice.com/un-committee-a…

Navigating the Globe: A Comparative Look at Disability Services for Women in NYC and European Cities
womensenews.org/2024/03/naviga…

UN committee set to examine UK government’s ‘absolutely shocking’ behaviour
disabilitynewsservice.com/un-committee-s…

NEW: A study has found that hospitals that are privatised typically deliver worse quality care after converting from public ownership.

Researchers analysed 13 long-term studies from different high-income countries such as England, Germany, South Korea and the USA.

More info⬇️

The wonderful Sisters of Frida are recruiting new steering committee members! The deadline is the 3rd March and we are specifically looking for disabled women and non-binary people of colour.

More info here: sisofrida.org/e-zine-we-are-…

We chatted about the inequalities in health that Global Majority people face including the racism and sexism Black and Brown Women face in the NHS and the lack of research into why some chronic conditions are more likely to present in certain ethnic groups.

Come and join us here on 29 February, 7pm, for a livestream event featuring domestic abuse survivors' stories and hosted by Lynn Stewart-Taylor

#DomesticAbuse #BSL

NEW: Over a third of UK households live in cold, damp homes and are unable to afford upgrades.

Our government is wasting time on new oil and gas and leaving people to freeze, when it could be investing in home retrofits and cheap renewable energy instead.

It's disgraceful.

Final few days to apply🚨

We’re hiring! The British Palestinian Committee is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Officer to join our team & play a key role in supporting the organisation's parliamentary & policy arena engagement.

Full details & how to apply: britpalcommittee.co.uk/work-with-us

Employers must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for women going through menopause
theguardian.com/society/2024/f…

Our next social will be 30th March, at 2pm in Greenwich (London). This will be an in-person meet. Interested in attending? Drop us an email [email protected] (make sure to include your diet needs & access if needed eg BSL). 🎉