The pandemic saw organisations led by and for Black and minoritised women and girls work tirelessly to meet the increased needs of their communities. Here's how our emergency Covid-19 funding supported a wide range of essential work.
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This Sat 29th October is the PregnantThenScrewed #MarchOfTheMummies - a national protest to demand Government reform on: childcare, parental leave and flexible working

Happening in 11 locations across the country...

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We know that organisations with social purpose are working in an environment more challenging than ever before.
Our aim is to unlock potential and support these organisations as they strive to make a meaningful and lasting difference. #MakeADifference

One week left to apply for a grant of up to £7k through Voices from the Frontline, which supports campaigning and influencing work in the women's sector. Don't leave it to the last minute. Guidance on video submissions can be found here. ⬇️ bit.ly/voices-from-th…

How can women's organisations influence change? What help do they need?

An event for funders on 28 Nov will explore new research funded by Comic Relief Esmée Fairbairn Lloyds Bank Foundation TNLCommFund Pilgrim Trust Rosa Fund for Women Smallwood Trust Foundation Scotland.

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Take a look at the impact of our Covid-19 emergency response funding for BME women’s organisations. The fund was set up to meet the immediate needs of organisations run by and for Black and minoritised women and girls during the pandemic.
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Climate change and environmental degradation are escalating the risk and prevalence of violence against women and girls across the world, warns Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence Against Women and Girls, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert. ⬇️ #VAWG #ClimateAction news.un.org/en/story/2022/…

The steep rises in prices announced today will disproportionately impact women, the shock absorbers of poverty, who tend to have less savings and lower incomes than men and are more likely to go without food, clothing or heating for their families.
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New findings from World Economic Forum suggest that soaring prices affect women and girls disproportionately, and rising inflation is forecast to exacerbate the existing gender wage gap. ⬇️ #CostOfLivingCrisis
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Last couple of days to apply for funding from #BlackLivesMatterUK. See if you're eligible for a grant of up to £50k. Deadline for applications is 🔜 23rd Oct. #BlackLivesMatterUK
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In case you missed this yesterday. The report highlights the extent to which state and non-state institutions failed in their duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. 👇

Two weeks left to apply for a grant of up to £7k to support advocacy and campaigning work in the women's sector. You can find eligibility criteria and help with your video submissions here. ⬇️ #VoicesfromtheFrontline rosauk.org/funds/voices-f…

⏳ Time is running out!
The second reading of Wera Hobhouse MP 🔶 🇺🇦 MP's Worker Protection Bill to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace takes place on Friday.
Ask your MP to support it by writing to them using this link 👇
fawcettsociety.eaction.org.uk/preventsexualh…

With our funding, Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation were able to amplify the voices of young women from middle-eastern communities and raise awareness of the complex issues they face. See if you could apply for a grant through Voices from the Frontline, deadline is 3rd Nov.
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According to The Food Foundation, nearly one in five low-income families experienced food insecurity in September. This equates to almost 10 million adults and 4 million children who were unable to eat regular meals last month, reports Guardian news. ⬇️ theguardian.com/society/2022/o…

Thank you Esmée Fairbairn for supporting Rosa's Rise fund and featuring us as a chosen charity. Find out more about the fund and how we are investing in the future of Black and minoritised-led women’s organisations. ⬇️
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/our-aims/faire…

Rosa launched the Justice & Equality Fund thanks to a crowdfunder set up in response to the #MeToo movement. Reflecting on the global movement's impact over the last five years, we are proud to share that the fund has distributed over £2.5m through 45 grants to 33 organisations.

'This movement has created visibility and community for those of us who thought we might go to our grave bearing a shame that was never ours to carry.' Tarana discusses the impact of the #MeToo movement 5 years on. ⬇️ time.com/6221110/tarana…