With elections coming up, now is the perfect time to think about your political power! We've created 'My Political Future' Toolkit, in partnership 🫶 with Oxford Brookes University & Sex Ed Matters! Explore it here 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/my-political-future

Thinking about your place in politics? We Got You! We've created 'My Political Future' Toolkit, in partnership 🫶 with Oxford Brookes University & Sex Ed Matters, it breaks down how you can engage, take action, & shape your political future💪! Explore it here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/my-political...

Ability & talent exist equally across genders, so when that isn’t reflected at the tables of power, we all lose out. For many young people, particularly young women, visibility shapes ambition! If you can’t see it, it’s harder to be it. www.thenational.scot/news/2601790...

Just Go For It! Over 350 women from our community are standing in May's elections 🫶💪👏 That is women standing for the Senedd, for Scottish Parliament & for local elections! And we just want to share some sound advice from brilliant MS's, You have got this! Go For It 💕

What makes you feel safe online? Choose the platform, enable the tools & set boundaries that work for you! Catch up on YouTube 💪 https://www.youtube.com/@ElectHer Tonight Jeff Ingold will equip you to talk to media 🗣️! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/?tag=getting%20ready%20to%20stand

Elections on 7th May mean there is no rest for candidates! This Wed 8th April at our candidate clinic we have the fabulous media trainer Jeff Ingold, you'll come away with the knowledge to handle the media 💪 Join Us 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-april-8

What do GatHERings bring? New Candidates, new party members, insights, understanding and inspiration. Each of these conversations are in and of themselves fascinating but that they are also the nudge women to start on their political pathways is exactly what we love 🫶 to see!

If the system doesn’t work, what do you get? No guarantee of fair outcomes! Parties aren’t required to provide a framework that encourages, supports & enables talent - all of the barriers can be removed. Time to fix the system, & guarantee better outcomes. www.thenational.scot/news/2599501...

Influencing a hustings? You must remain politically neutral in your hustings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t influence candidates on issues U care about! Understand how to craft your own hustings with our free guide 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

There’s no reason that your hustings event has to be traditional 👀 Encourage your community into the room by offering something new? 👏 Switch up the old stereotype of politics 🫶 Get more ideas with our free self-led guide 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

Devolved Elections is delighted to announce a partnership with @electheruk.bsky.social to project the number of female candidates for the upcoming Scottish and Welsh elections. Currently, we expect Scotland to have a much more even gender split than Wales. devolvedelections.co.uk/blog/devolve...

Let's debate! Once you’ve sorted the basics, it’s time to plan your hustings in detail 💪 Spend some time designing the running order & assigning roles. Then get the word out! You’ll want a big crowd 😀 Head to our Hustings guide 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

Want to do more than just attend a hustings? Get organising one! We have top tips to get you started & much more in our "How to Organise a Hustings" guide. If you are planning on organising one - we’d 💌 to hear from you! 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

Want help to feel safe online? We got you! Join our session tomorrow, led by the brilliant Seyi Akiwowo, to learn the skills & tools you need to be equipped to campaign & feel confident to use your voice online 💪! 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-march-30

📣 Join us on 28 April for a FREE youth hustings with the @officialsyp.bsky.social at St Giles’ Cathedral. Six young candidates, insights from the UK Youth Poll — and your chance to shape the conversation. 🎫: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

Want help to feel safe online? We got U! On Monday, the brilliant Seyi Akiwowo will be working through digital self-care - how to practically keep yourself safe online & set boundaries that work for you 💪! Join us! 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-march-30

How do you do your hustings? Our last candidate clinic was all about preparing for a hustings - ensuring you feel in control! Catch up: https://youtu.be/JJvrV821v9M Next Mon our session is how to protect yourself online! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-march-30

How do you handle a hustings? Prepare, ask friends for support & wear something comfy. We have brilliantly helpful advice from Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP 💪 If you are running for May's elections - we are here to help, join us https://www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-ready-to-stand

Evidence to action? We submitted to the Senedd ’s Dignity & Respect Inquiry! Their report's out, recommending strengthening complaints processes & workplace culture 🫶💪 Harassment, abuse & workplace culture remain barriers, we must tackle them 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/senedddignityandrespect

Thinking of standing? It matters! Kay Lauer shares her experience. We have a brilliant community of candidates 🫶, & their SupportHers 🙏, who stand for all parties & none... Kay explains why she stood for women, for democracy & for all our rights 👏 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/kaylauer

What do you need to know about election regulations? A lot! It's ok - we got you! Well, we & the awesome team at The Electoral Commission 😀🫶 They joined our last candidate clinic to talk specifics for Scottish, Welsh & Local Elections. Catch up 👉https://youtu.be/e6OZ1skPnLM?si=z3y9-dYngOgFuTby

How do we strengthen our democracy? Expand representation. Fairer representation builds trust & delivers stronger outcomes - but we need the data to get there. Transparency drives accountability & real change. 🙏 to Kirsteen Sullivan MP for backing the call to activate Section 106 It’s vital!

What does good look like for helping people in our democracy? We know sustainable representation depends on the right infrastructure and support! That's why we are proposing 5 amendments to the new Representation of the People Bill… Read More 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/our5amendments

265 Women! The House of Commons is one small step closer to gender equality 🫶 Congratulations to Hannah Spencer, The Green Party' newest MP 👏 If this by-election is inspiring you to stand - do it! We are here to help www.elect-her.org.uk

Sunderland uni grad here who took Politics lectures with Simon Henig… at the end of the 3 years I told him politics isn’t for working class women like me but I am glad I went to @electheruk.bsky.social events and they changed my mind and the Green Party gave me a political home!

SWBG's 2026 Survey is live! We're researching women's finances and care responsibilities. Plus, we want to hear women’s priorities on devolved policy and the Scottish budget. Help us show how economic policies affect women and what needs to change. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68/

Want better democracy? Join Us! 🤝 www.elect-her.org.uk 📧 [email protected] Insta www.instagram.com/electher_uk/ LI www.linkedin.com/company/elect-her FB facebook.com/ElectHerUK 🦋 TT www.tiktok.com/@elect_her YT www.youtube.com/@ElectHer WA whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb443tT2Jl8JOh2tgr40

It's landed! A new bill to help change the system... It’s really encouraging to see the Representation of the People Bill taking meaningful steps to widen access to our democratic system. Expanding participation matters. But access is only one part of the story 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/elect-...

How do we improve trust in democracy? More women. Parliaments with higher levels of women are trusted more by their citizens. 👉Not in 1 country. 👉Not in 1 election cycle. 👉Across 107 countries, three decades of data & nearly half a million responses! 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/moretrusted

What can be done about online harm? A lot. MPs across Parliament face harassment, threats, & coordinated pile-ons online. This is not just a personal safety issue. It’s a democratic one. Arwen.AI provides a digital safety layer, read more 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/arwenai

🎉 We're #Hiring for a part-time Policy & Parliamentary Lead. 🗣️This is a senior position where you'll lead on our policy analysis & advocacy and parliamentary engagement. Closing date: Sunday 8th March ➡️ Find out more & apply at www.closethegap.org.uk/jobs/?jobid=19 #ThirdSectorJobs #PolicyJobs

Are you standing in May's elections? Campaigns are not as elegant as Olympic ice skating ⛸️ but they are endurance events! Our candidate clinics bring you ideas to help. Catch up on our YouTube. Next week "Public speaking, how to handle aggression and bias" 👉https://ow.ly/IUav50YbX1q

Qu. about how to get started in politics? Want to talk through where you are and where you’d like to be? We are here to help! 1:1 time with our awesome Elect Her Team. These conversations are designed to give you time & space... 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Women supporting women! 💪💕🫶 It’s a strong theme from Hannah, our CEO’s, amazing visit to Northern Ireland Assembly - she spoke on a panel with the brilliant Michelle Maher of See Her Elected & the amazing Aoife Clements from 50:50 NI! all about encouraging women into, & then in, public life... 👏👏👏

Got a question about your Election campaign? We are here to help!💪 If you are standing 🫶 in May for Holyrood, the Senedd or in Local elections book in 1:1 time with our campaign experts to get help & support 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/?tag=getting%20ready%20to%20stand

Online protections for those taking part in democratic life are long overdue. Recent Speaker’s Conference recommended an Elections Code of Practice to compel platforms to act. Alongside brilliant partners we've helped write that code... 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/electionscodeofpractice

How was 2025? Demanding, necessary, worth it. By offering a trusted place, our community 🫶 share their experiences with us, giving us the insight to Fix the System - change that can’t wait. Thank you to our many supportHERs, partners & funders! 🙏 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/our-impact

Got a question about your Election campaign? We are here to help!💪 If you are standing 🫶 in May for Holyrood, the Senedd or in Local elections book in 1:1 time. Choose the slot that works for you 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/?tag=getting%20ready%20to%20stand

Belonging matters. It was amazing to hear the positive work being done in Sefton Council & in Manchester City Council 🫶 Huge congratulations to the teams for thoughtful & detailed report on Social Cohesion. And all the speakers were women - which is an imbalance we are frankly not used to! 💕

How can you be Meaningfully Productive in your campaign? That was the qu. we answered at our last candidate clinic. Robbie Swale gave us his expert advice on how to focus, how to manage your asks & how to say, 'yes' to what truly matters. Join us next week 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/events-works...

2026 = Big Elections! How candidate numbers shaping up? Overall c.60% male candidates for The Scottish Parliament & The Senedd. It varies massively - Greens in Scotland, Labour in Wales are looking good! Lib Dems & Tories are trailing badly... Let's make it fair - https://www.elect-her.org.uk/

Want to show up for democracy? It isn’t just about standing for election! If you love democracy but don’t want to be a candidate, there are so many roles that makes democracy possible. Read our latest blog on how 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/playyourpart

Do you have a Qu. about how to get started in politics? want to know what support the political parties have in place? Or just need to talk through where you are and where you’d like to be? We are here to help! 1:1's with our expert Team 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Designing democratic processes around those with the least flexibility improves access for everyone.  That is not ideology - it is how systems work. Calling this ‘ridiculous’ misunderstands equality: it is about impact, not intent, and it goes to the heart of democratic participation.

What is happening THIS YEAR? Senedd Elections! On 7th May a new Senedd will be elected… And this time there are some changes happening 👀 If you are a woman standing in the election, join our Equip Her training - we are here to help! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Beth sy'n digwydd ELENI? Etholiadau'r Senedd! A'r tro hwn mae rhai newidiadau'n digwydd 👀 Os ydych chi'n fenyw sy'n sefyll yn yr etholiad, ymunwch â'n hyfforddiant Equip Her - rydyn ni yma i helpu! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Are you standing for election? 🫶 Are you feeling overwhelmed? Help is at hand 🤝 Robbie Swale is guiding our next clinic, taking you from firefighting to focus, you'll come away with tools 🧰 to help you! Join us - Wed 7pm to 8.15pm - 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Are you standing for election? 🫶 This Wednesday our candidate clinic is run by Robbie Swale - helping you with the tools 🧰 to do more of what matters! This is support that counts. From 7pm to 8.15pm, we'd love to see & support you! Sign up 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Do you want to help change the future? Join us. We’re recruiting for three new Directors to join our board. If you are strategic, constructively critical, collaborative and with a passion for representation - we want to hear from you! 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/join-our-team

Do you want to help change the future? Join us. We’re recruiting for 3 new Directors to join our board! If you are strategic, constructively critical, collaborative & with a passion for representation - we want to hear from U! We can’t wait to meet U 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/join-our-team