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12 December 2018 18:00 ~ The Face of Suffrage – Talk – Birmingham

Lloyds Room, Birmingham Hippodrome.

Historian, writer and academic expert on the Suffragette movement Dr Nicola Gauld provides an overview of the Suffragist Campaign and a specific look at Birmingham and women’s stories.

The Face of Suffrage is a new large scale art installation created to celebrate 100 years of Votes for Women by Helen Marshall.

The ‘Face of Suffrage’ artwork isa floor-based, 200 metre square photo mosaic consisting of more than 3,500 images of females from across the West Midlands.   It will be located on the concourse of Birmingham New Street Station.  The artwork will be made up of a combination of historical images, women involved in the Suffrage movement from the early 1900s, and from photographs made today by people that have photographed the women in their lives and wish to join in to commemorate and celebrate their stories.

  • Free

For more information please visit http://grainphotographyhub.co.uk/portfolio-type/the-face-of-suffrage-talks-programme/

November 30, 2018

20 January 2019 ~ Tampon Tax Fund: 2019-2020 funding round – Applications Close

Charities encouraged to bid for £15 million Tampon Tax Fund

Thousands of women and girls across the country are set to benefit from a new £15 million round of the Tampon Tax Fund

  • £15 million available for charities working with vulnerable women and girls
  • Each successful project will receive at least £1 million in funding
  • £47 million has been allocated to projects since the programme established in 2015

Thousands of women and girls across the country are set to benefit from a new £15 million round of the Tampon Tax Fund, launched today by the Minister for Sport and Civil Society, Mims Davies.

Charities across the country can now bid for at least £1 million in funding for projects that support victims of domestic violence or work to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness among women.

The money will also be available to programmes that help vulnerable women through music therapy, encourage them to participate in sport to improve their physical and mental wellbeing or charities that make onward grants to smaller organisations, so they can deliver tailored services to support women.

All grants from this round will be offered to charities for two year projects.

Over 70 charities have received grants from the Tampon Tax Fund, with £47 million allocated since Autumn Statement 2015. This additional £15m brings the total to £62m.

To find out more and apply for the Tampon Tax Fund.

Applications close Sunday 20 January 2019.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charities-encouraged-to-bid-for-15-million-tampon-tax-fund

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November 30, 2018

No Limits Project Coordinator @ Latin American Women’s Rights Service

Job title: No Limits Project Coordinator Closing Date: Wednesday 12th December, 12 pm (midday) Organisation: Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) Website: http://www.lawrs.org.uk/ Description: LAWRS’ No Limits Projects (Sin Fronteras) is a creative arts-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantage due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through [...]

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November 29, 2018

VAWG Manager @ Latin American Women’s Rights Service

Job title: Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Manager Closing Date: Wednesday 12th December, 12 pm (midday) Organisation: Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) Website: http://www.lawrs.org.uk/ Description: LAWRS’ Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) holistic programme supports women survivors of VAWG (e.g. domestic violence, sexual violence, harmful practices, trafficking for sexual exploitation, etc.) into safety and protection and in rebuilding their lives free from violence. We are currently looking to appoint an outstanding VAWG Manager, who will lead LAWRS VAWG team in accordance with service standards, recognised good practices and legal requirements. The postholder will also provide advice, support and [...]

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November 29, 2018