Women

The Guardian: The rise and fall of Blair's babes The Guardian: The rise and fall of Blair's babes- Remember May 1997, when the number of women MPs doubled overnight? Well, this time around, we can expect the opposite. Anne Perki… The Guardian: The rise and fall of Blair's babes The Guardian: The rise and fall of Blair's babes- Estelle Morris, Clare Short, now Beverley Hughes. Why are so many women ministers quitting their jobs, asks Madeleine Bunting. Telegraph: Blair babes 'have failed' women in politics Telegraph: Blair babes 'have failed' women in politics- Blair's babes, the record number of Labour women MPs elected in 1997, have put back the cause of women in politics by conce… Telegraph: Labour fails to add to Blair's Babes Telegraph: Labour fails to add to Blair's Babes- The number of women MPs is set to fall at the next general election as Labour and the Tories struggle to find women for seats they… Telegraph: Labour to change law on all-women MP shortlists Telegraph: Labour to change law on all-women MP shortlists- Tony Blair will campaign on a promise to legalise positive discrimination in favour of women who want to stand for Parl… BBC News: The 'Blair babes': Where are they now? BBC News: The 'Blair babes': Where are they now?- In 1997, Labour made election history and 101 women became Labour MPs - what happened next? Telegraph: David Cameron and Nick Clegg urged to promote more women in 'men-only' coalition Telegraph: David Cameron and Nick Clegg urged to promote more women in 'men-only' coalition- David Cameron and Nick Clegg have been urged to do more to promote women, after critic… Telegraph: Conservatives seeking to put women in a winning position Telegraph: Conservatives seeking to put women in a winning position- The Conservatives began a new campaign to get more women MPs. Telegraph: Pressure to field Tory women in target seats Telegraph: Pressure to field Tory women in target seats- One in three new Conservative candidates in the party's most winnable seats would be women, under plans to be unveiled by … Bristol Against Violence and Abuse Bristol Against Violence and Abuse- Offers information about different types of violence and abuse and support services that can help. Bristol Crisis Service for Women Bristol Crisis Service for Women- Confidential helpline service providing a safe supportive environment for women in emotional distress: information sheets, links, and contact det… The Government Equalities Office (GEO) The Government Equalities Office (GEO)- Responsible for coordinating policy on women and gender equality issues in government. BBC News - Maternity leave 'causes discrimination' BBC News - Maternity leave 'causes discrimination'- Maternity laws could be doing more harm than good, a think-tank has claimed. Article and related links. BBC News - Women's workplace wars BBC News - Women's workplace wars- Comment on the battle for equality in the workplace. Women Making a Difference Women Making a Difference- Programme for women who want to become decision makers in their communities and in all areas of public life across Wales, UK. Chwarae Teg Chwarae Teg- Independent organisation which promotes and develops the role of women in the workforce in Wales. Includes information on programmes, events and childcare advice. Welsh Women's Aid Welsh Women's Aid- National umbrella organisation representing local groups in Wales, who provide support in the community and in refuges for women and children who are experienci… BAWSO BAWSO- A voluntary organisation, providing specialist service to Black and Minority Ethnic women and children, made homeless through threatened or actual domestic violence. Inform… Women's Archive of Wales (Archif Menywod Cymru) Women's Archive of Wales (Archif Menywod Cymru)- Promotes the study, and preserves the sources, of women's history in Wales; information about collections, events, and campaigns. … Scottish Women's Institutes Scottish Women's Institutes- One of the largest women's organisations in Scotland; information about their activities, membership, local groups, and history. Soroptimist International Scotland South Soroptimist International Scotland South- For women in management and professions; offers details on beliefs, and contacts. Scottish Women's Aid Scottish Women's Aid- Provides counselling and a safe-house for women and children who have been abused. Rape Crisis Scotland Rape Crisis Scotland- The national office for rape crisis and sexual abuse centres in Scotland; offers an information and advice section for victims of rape and sexual abuse, a di… Amina, the Muslim Women's Resource Centre Amina, the Muslim Women's Resource Centre- Provides facilities for information, advice, counselling, advocacy, befriending, personal development and training for Muslim women in S… Engender Engender- An information, research and networking organisation for women in Scotland. Women's Resource and Development Agency Women's Resource and Development Agency- Supports women's groups and networks across Northern Ireland by advancing the equality and participation of women in society. Includes new… The Women's Library The Women's Library- The site of the London library with the most collection of women's history in the UK. National Council of Women of Great Britain National Council of Women of Great Britain- A forum where women, as individuals or as members or affiliates of ncwgb, can exchange ideas and information, formulate policy, educate… Rights of Women Rights of Women- Works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights; includes downloadable information sheets, their advice li… Women Republic Women Republic- Provides information for women on a range of topics from travel to health, beauty to relationships and dieting to online shopping.