"...here's the thing all women need to know: you already have what it takes!" Katie, our amazing colleague, has some things to say! It's good 😀 She writes about a brilliant summit with, & for, Young Women. Read more - www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/youngwo...

Where was the first legislature in the world to have Equal Representation? The Senedd 💪, in 2003! Now only 43% of the Senedd are women but 2026 is just round the corner! Yay! Are you standing? We are here to help you! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Ble oedd y ddeddfwrfa gyntaf yn y byd i gael Cynrychiolaeth Gyfartal? Y Senedd 💪, yn 2003! Nawr dim ond 43% o'r Senedd sy'n fenywod, ond mae 2026 ychydig o amgylch y gornel! Hwre! Ydych chi'n sefyll? Rydym yma i’ch helpu chi! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Local business makes life good! Something we can all agree on. Councillors touch every part of our lives & the more diversity at the table, the better. We need your advice & expertise 🫵 Influence on issues that matter. Be A Councillor. Start changing the future www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

Change is coming! The new English Devolution Bill is a chance to shift power. But unless it helps fix the system it risks making the barriers worse. Read Cllr Sally Yalden's research on the impact. Fewer seats = fewer women! Fix the System 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/systemc...

🚨 Applications to the Parliamentary Internship Programme close on Monday - don't miss out! 🚨 Apply now to kickstart your future in politics & public life 👉 www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int... #ParliamentaryInternship #InternshipOpportunity

How do U sell 'you' in 3 mins? Public speaking training & practice 🗣 That was the theme of our Wednesday candidate clinic! Our next session is Mon 6th Oct & is all about ‘Getting your ducks in a row’ for your campaign 🦆🦆🦆 Join us - www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...

"I am campaigning to ensure nobody has to step down from their role due to fear & intimidation again…" Meet Laura Badland after a truly awful experience, she is now working to Fix the System & make a positive difference for councillors in England! 🫶 Read more www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/lauraba...

The Young Women and Democracy Summit took place last week @parliament.scot. 🙌 Together, we’re creating space for voices that must be heard in Scottish politics. 💬👥

This summit is a partnership between @officialsyp.bsky.social, the Young Women's Movement, @electheruk.bsky.social, and Parliament. 🤝 I was honoured to moderate today’s discussions and hear directly about how young women can shape Scotland’s future.

On Friday we were at the Young Women’s Summit & it was joyful to be there - inspiring women surrounded us & we got to spend time together as a Team! 💕🫶 Opened by Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP with a great call to action! Supporting women to lead in the here and now, and in the future 😍

Good, reliable transport makes life better! That’s something we can all agree on. Councils touch every part of our lives, the more councillors represent all our lives the better. We’d love your help & experience 🫵 Be A Councillor. www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

Happy International Day of Democracy! 🗳️✨ The perfect day to launch the annual @LDN_gov led LVRW with our coalition partners! Democracy thrives when every voice is heard, so #RegisterToVote today. Share 👇 and check out registertovote.london. #NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025

Want to help our communities be safe? Did you know that community safety issues are run in partnership with Councils, local PCCs and police forces? Councillors touch every part of our lives and we need your knowledge & experience 🫵 Change the future www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

"Let's talk about money" 💰 That was the theme of Monday' candidate clinic! Joined by Inclusion Scotland & Disability Wales re. Access to Elected Office Funds - any qu's [email protected] 😀 Next week Public Speaking - what does your '3 minute speech' look like? youtu.be/lMdc0gX6ZiY

Don’t make women pay a “visibility tax.” We knew it but now academics have spotlighted how social platforms, editorial choices, & leader-centric framing ration women's visibility. The good news is we now understand the barriers, so we can remove them! More 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/visibil...

Are you standing for election? 🫶 We have targeted candidate clinics for our community - whether you are standing as a councillor, an MSP, an MS, a Mayor... Our clinics start tonight at 7pm with financial advice! Drop in & find out more... Join us 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...

We’re all about breaking down barriers! The new English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill is moving through Parliament now - it's a big piece about how power, money, & decision-making are shared... We’ve been thinking about a few small but powerful fixes www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/fixthee...

Everyone wants a cleaner community! That is something we can all agree on. Did you know that litter collection is just one of over 800 services that councils are responsible for? Councils touch every part of our lives & we want your experience 🫵 Find out more www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

Potholes need sorting! One thing we can all agree on. Did you know that they are just one of over 800 services councils are responsible for? Councils touch every part of our lives. We need your experience. Make the difference. Be A Councillor 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

“More then 70% of women candidates said they had experienced online harassment, only 11% saying they felt “very safe” during their election campaigns.” The reality of politics, 🙏 Engender for all you do to highlight the issues & create change! It isn’t ok. We need change. We must fix the system.

The latest first for women? The UK has its first woman Astronomer Royal 🌟🌗🚀- in 350 years! Astronomer Prof Michele Dougherty wants to help inspire more women and girls to study science & to "open people's eyes" to the wonders of space 🪐 We need more women to say yes when they don't know how 🙌

Calling young women! 📢 @electheruk.bsky.social, the Young Women's Movement and @officialsyp.bsky.social are coming together to host a Young Women and Democracy Summit, 19 Sep at @parliament.scot This is your chance to make your voice heard and help shape a better political future! Register now 👇

🚨 Big news: We’ve awarded 22 grants through our Shaping the Future fund—supporting migrant-led leadership rooted in care, creativity + community. bit.ly/40kW5Tx This is what long-term change looks like! 🌱 Shaping the Future, rooted in experience #Migration #Leadership #ShapingTheFuture

Modernising our democracy - something we can all get behind! The Government has announced significant reforms that are aimed at improving our politics 👏 👏 We want all those who are standing, supporting and in elected office to do so free from harm, protected from intimidation, harassment & abuse!

What is in a story? Stories possess the ability to connect, persuade, & inspire... We capture the individual story of a women's journey through democracy - we know they have impact. Here Paige reflects on her day hearing the voices of Members of the Senedd www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/seneddw...

Always good to see work on democratic engagement, well done Elect Her and partners

Beth sy'n bwysig ar gyfer gwella cynrychiolaeth? Dyna oedd Hannah, ein Prif Swyddog Gweithredol, yn ei ateb mewn Bwrdd Crwn Ymgysylltu Democrataidd Rhyngweinidogaethol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿! & eiliad dda, felly fe wnaethon ni sôn hefyd am ein gwaith i Atgyweirio'r System! 🙏 i'r tîm, y gweinidogion ac i'n partneriaid 🫶

What matters for improving representation? That's what Hannah, our CEO, was answering at an Inter-Ministerial Democratic Engagement Roundtable 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿! & because we couldn’t pass up the moment, we also mentioned our work to Fix the System! 🙏 to the team, the ministers and to our partners 🫶💪

Politicians are people, too. We all know that life can be stressful - alongside jobs, the everyday can be a constant juggle & we have the gift of emotions, powerful tools that give us strength. Everyone can do with a hand 🫶to manage the curve balls thrown at us. It's in all our powers to be kind.

Why is the Senedd evolving? The changes are targeted at improving democratic engagement, improving democracy & serving the people of Wales better! Everyone 16+ will now have one vote. Are you running? We are here to help women candidates! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Pam mae'r Senedd yn esblygu? Mae'r newidiadau wedi'u targedu at wella ymgysylltiad democrataidd, gwella democratiaeth a gwasanaethu pobl Cymru yn well! Bydd gan bawb dros 16 oed un bleidlais. Ydych chi'n ymgeisio? Rydyn ni yma i helpu ymgeiswyr benywaidd! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Where was the first legislature in the world to have Equal Representation? The Senedd 💪, 2003! Eluned Morgan became the first female first minister of Wales last year 😀 Now 43% of the Senedd are women but 2026 is coming! Are you standing? We're here to help! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Ble oedd y ddeddfwrfa gyntaf yn y byd i gael Cynrychiolaeth Gyfartal? Y Senedd 💪, yn 2003! Daeth Eluned Morgan yn brif weinidog benywaidd cyntaf Cymru y llynedd 😀 Nawr mae 43% o'r Senedd yn fenywod ond mae 2026 yn dod! Ydych chi'n sefyll? Rydyn ni yma i helpu! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

You don’t have to wait until you’re older. Your voice matters now. That is the key takeaway from when Paige, our awesome intern, was a Youth Mayor. But what exactly is a Youth Mayor? find out more in Paige's latest blog... www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/youthma...

Beth sy'n digwydd yn 2026? Etholiadau'r Senedd! Ar 7fed Mai y flwyddyn nesaf (efallai cyn hynny ond yn annhebygol!) bydd Senedd newydd yn cael ei hethol… Mae newid yn digwydd 👀 Os ydych chi'n fenyw sy'n sefyll mewn etholiad ac angen cymorth - rydyn ni yma! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

What is happening in 2026? Senedd Elections! On 7th May next year (maybe before but unlikely!) there will be a new Senedd elected… And this time there are some changes happening 👀 If you are a woman standing for election and need support - we are here! www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

"…we are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us." Jo recognised that we all want & need dignity, opportunity, security, stability, & fairness. We are all human. Her full maiden speech & her legacy lives on at Jo Cox Foundation www.parliament.uk/business/new...

This is great news! Breaking down barriers 🙌 - what we all need. And so good that our awesome partners from The Disability Policy Centre are involved 😀 👏 This is a direct result of campaigning and its feels good! www.gov.uk/government/n...

Are you a woman councillor in Scotland? We are here to help. We want women to thrive, not just survive, in elected office! Meet Julie Drybrough, Executive Coach, together we've designed sessions to support you - sign up here - www.elect-her.org.uk/support-her-...

🌟 We are supporting the NALC’s Star Council Awards this year! 🌟 The Star Council Awards celebrate & cherish the hard work and dedication of the local (parish and town) councils sector. 🤩 ➡️ Check out their website for more details & get nominating! 🔗 www.nalc.gov.uk/support/star...

It's just 8 days to go until our first #BeACouncillor event! Don't forget to register to attend 🫵 🔔 Thursday 12th June: lu.ma/66vbmepr 🔔 Tuesday 24th June: lu.ma/g3lg4uxl

Meet Paige! With our team for two months to help & support 🫶 We are lucky, her scholarship includes paid internships! "it’s being a part of a larger mission to contribute meaningfully to a world where leadership is accessible, representative, & empowering." www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/paigeab...

Woman councillor in Scotland? We are here to help! We want women to thrive, not just survive, in elected office - so alongside Coach Julie Drybrough we've designed sessions to support you. Join us - share your challenges, experiences & advice. More here 😃 www.elect-her.org.uk/support-her-...

This weekend Cllr Dr. Soryia Siddique found herself the target of online harm - those who wanted to hurt took a piece of a video she made years ago to help us, to help women in our community youtu.be/RTBJf-a-UnE We need DEI in these political times. AND we don’t accept racist abuse of any kind.

What do girls need to lead? Oxford Brookes brought the research, Sex Ed Matters brought the tools & young women & girls from 2 schools Skinners’ Academy, Hackney & The Cooper School, Bicester brought the inspiration! All in all a great event, read more www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/what-do...

Great day at Making Change: Girls and Leadership, hosted by @electheruk.bsky.social and Oxford Brookes University! We discussed how to can provide opportunities for girls to develop the experience and knowledge to become future leaders 🙌

How can we help? We are here to support U at every stage of your political journey, offering a safe & understanding space where you can find resources, training, balance, connect with others, & build confidence. You don’t have to do this alone. You deserve to thrive www.elect-her.org.uk

Like looking after your community? Did you know that roads & transport are just one of over 800 services councils are responsible for? Councils touch every part of our lives. The more councillors reflect all of us, the better. We need your experience 🫵 www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

COSLA's email bulletin for Elected Members has been published! In the latest issue: 🟣Applications now open for the COSLA Excellence Awards 🟣Parliamentary Reception celebrating COSLA's 50th Year 🟣Support, information & resources for Councillors 🔗https://mailchi.mp/cosla/cosla-emb-14th-may-2025