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We are extremely excited about yesterday’s announcement that the @FAWales, has made the landmark decision that Wales' men and women international footballers will be paid equally! #InspiringWomen #Equalpayforequalwork #TheWI #Walesfootball

Online abuse is causing devastating harm to women and girls every day. The government can make online spaces safer for all of us by including violence against women and girls in the #OnlineSafetyBill Sign the petition: bit.ly/3rk9j2d

𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐏 𝐭𝐨 #𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 The WI has joined with Unchecked UK, a coalition of 60+ organisations, to support cross-party amendment that would require the government to set out in law the specific scope of the Retained EU Law Bill.

The NFWI will be inviting members to create musical instruments to bring to the #Millionwomenrise march to create a cacophony of noise, supporting victims and survivors of violence against women. To find out more here: mywi.thewi.org.uk/public-aff… #inspiringwomen

Tomorrow is #HumanRightsDay and we have a message to the government: we won’t stand by while you attack our fundamental rights. The #RightsRemovalBill endangers women and girls - we call on you to scrap it and save our #HumanRightsAct. #SaveYourRights bit.ly/3F9bY45

Today marks the beginning of 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence. Over the next 16 days, we will outline some important actions that you can take on this campaign. Keep an eye on social media to see how you can support. #16DaysOfActivism #inspiringwomen

The WI is proud to support @AlbertoCostaMP ‘s Bill to require microplastic fibre capture filters to be fitted into all new washing machines by 2025.

As part of the @WarmthisWinter campaign, the WI has joined with over 60 charities to write to the new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to demand more support for the 7 million UK households currently in fuel poverty and to invest in greener, cheaper sources of energy.

Celebrating ADHD Awareness Month: Neurodivergent vs neurodiverse

There’s lots to learn on this topic, and so before the campaign toolkit is published, we’d love for WI members to attend our webinar on Friday 21st October at 1pm-2.3-pm. Register here: mywi.thewi.org.uk/adhd-aware…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affect’s people’s behaviour. It is known as a neurodevelopmental condition – meaning parts of the brain that control emotions, learning, self-control and memory can be affected.

Yesterday marked the beginning of ADHD awareness month. We will be celebrating all month by sharing some important information about ADHD that can help you understand it.

On #WorldAIDSDay, we stand in solidarity with all those living with or affected by HIV and remember those that we have lost. The WI had a campaign on HIV & AIDS in 1986 to debunk the myth that it wasn’t a women’s issue & challenge prejudiced media representations of the disease.