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Violence against women and girls
Ministers appear to be "oblivious" to the true scale of harm caused by violence against women and girls and must do more to "reverse the worrying rise in misogyny", MPs have said. Parliament's cross-party public accounts committee heard evidence that women's refuges...
National Council of Women hear back from those who attended the Commission on the Status of Women
On 1 May, National Council of Women heard back from those who had attended the Commission on the Status of Women - our members and Associates ( Methodist Women, Wales Assembly of Women, Scottish Women's Convention, Women Graduates, Orchid Project - and Girlguiding as...
The Conference of INGOs (CINGO) of the Council of Europe takes note of the announced EU initiative to establish a European anti-poverty strategy.
The Conference of INGOs (CINGO) of the Council of Europe takes note of the announced EU initiative to establish a European anti-poverty strategy. Poverty eradication is at the heart of the commitments of many of its members. Therefore, having as reference their work...
UK government accused of ‘delay and drift’ over adult social care talks
The health secretary appointed Louise Casey to chair a commission on social care with a brief to build agreement between the main parties on how changes to adult social care could be taken forward. Talks were scheduled to open on 26 February but were postponed after...
How gender inequality and climate change are interconnected
The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our times. It threatens to reverse progress on human rights and sustainable development and worsens gender inequality "“ posing specific risks to the ways of life, livelihoods, health, safety and security for...
Growing concern for increases in VAWG
Despite the many advances to the rights of women and girls, research shows there is a growing increase in VAWG and misogyny in our schools, colleges and Universities. One of NCWGB's Network 18-30's campaigns relates to members' direct experience of non-fatal...
NCYW celebrate IWD
International Women's Day 2025 was recognised by students who participate in our NCYW programme, and some have shared their contributions with us. Nottingham High School focussed on how peer support can help girls to become leaders and accelerate change, by creating...
Every year, World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April, highlights a critical issue for global health.
This year it will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health "“ an issue which underpins lifelong health, stronger communities, and our collective future. Alongside advocating for actions that improve survival, WHO and partners will work with mothers...
Women’s Maternity Experiences in Scotland Survey
NCWGB is highly concerned about the recent cuts to women's health hubs, especially in relation to women's reproductive health, from conception to post menopause. Maternity care was highlighted in our Resolution Vulnerable women "“ a better outcome for their children,...
Back to the Future
In recent years NCWGB has increasingly worked with young women via online platforms, however, our younger members have stressed the importance of face-to-face support and companionship. This has inspired us to establish new work based in specific communities. We are...
Good news for women ““ non-fatal strangulation offenders excluded from prisoner early release scheme
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced that prisoners convicted for non-fatal strangulation, domestic abuse, stalking, and controlling or coercive behaviours in an intimate or family relationship, will be excluded from a temporary scheme to cut prisoner...
A record number of women elected to Parliament
A record number of women have been elected to Parliament in the 2024 election, representing another milestone in the campaign to achieve gender balance in Parliament by 2030.
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