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Eve Bites Back – the silence of women writers in English history
“I thought it had been done. Thousands of books say let’s talk again about women and literature, what we value and don’t value, and whose…
Join us for ‘A Caring Economy for Bristol – Who Cares Wins!’ event
Bristol Women’s Commission’s Economy Task Force has teamed up with Bristol Women’s Voice, City of Bristol College, University of Bristol, Fair Play South West and…
Our letter to First Bus about the cancellation of Number 5
Bristol Women’s Voice has written to First Bus’s managing director, Doug Claringbold, and West of England Mayor, Dan Norris, to raise concerns about the decision…
On the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth
For many, Queen Elizabeth was a remote figure, far removed from their reality or lived experience. Her life of privilege and wealth, and association with…
My experience interning with Bristol Women’s Voice
Olivia Barter, a second-year student studying Politics and International Relations at the University of Bristol, shares her experience interning with us over the summer. …
Director’s blog: A follow-up to the policing of the College Green events in June
Our director summarises key points from the latest Women’s Independent Advisory Group meeting, including the response to the policing of events on College Green and…
How Covid-19 has impacted women’s employment
Bristol Women’s Voice intern Olivia Barter summarises the key points from the Women’s Budget Group’s policy briefing on women and employment amid the post-Covid recession…
Bristol will never be a fair and equal city while Sexual Entertainment Venues exist here
Bristol Women’s Commission was founded almost a decade ago to embed women’s equality into decision making in the city. We want Bristol to be a…
Bristol Women’s Commission responds to Bristol City Council Licensing Committee decision on Sexual Entertainment Venues
We are extremely disappointed and frustrated that Bristol City Council’s Licensing Committee has not taken this chance to take clear action to tackle the sexist…
Bristol Women’s Commission helps shape first ever Women’s Health Strategy to tackle inequality
After moving women’s health up the agenda locally, Bristol Women’s Commission has now helped shape a new national Women’s Health Strategy – the first of…
Women in engineering: fighting for equality in a male-dominated industry
To mark International Women in Engineering Day 2022, Bristol Women’s Voice intern Olivia Barter speaks to two women at different stages of their careers to…
How the UK government plans on tackling domestic abuse
From prioritising prevention to pursuing perpetrators, Bristol Women’s Voice volunteer Chloe Hughes summarises the key points from the government’s new Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. An…
Everything you need to know about the gendered impact of the cost of living crisis
Bristol Women’s Voice volunteer, Chloe Hughes, summarises the key points from the Women’s Budget Group’s recent briefing on the gendered impact of the current cost-of-living…
Safety, inclusivity, accessibility: What we would like to see from the regeneration of Bristol City Centre
Bristol City Council is embarking on a long-term project to help shape the future of Bristol’s City Centre. Here are some of the things we…
We need to talk. Period…and poverty!
Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, Bristol Women’s Voice vice chair, Bonny Chung, looks at the widespread discrimination of menstruation across the globe…
Enough: Be Part of the Change
As organisations across Bristol join Bristol Women’s Commission and Avon & Somerset Police for a Violence Against Women and Girls Summit, the force’s first female…
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