Engineering Our Future: Women Like Me
Last year UWE based initiative ‘Women Like Me’ launched their project which aimed to open doors to girls and build resilience for women in engineering. The project is led by Dr…
‘Paint and Clay Three’ Exhibition at the Guild Gallery
Photograph by Mireya Gonzalez Portraits
The exhibition ‘Paint and Clay Three’ opened on Saturday 27th March. The exhibition features work from five artists and ceramicists that have all studied at the Bristol School of Art. Two…
Launch of the Bristol Women in Business Charter
Report by BWV community reporter, Laura Hillier Photograph by Mireya Gonzalez What is the Charter? The ‘Bristol Women in Business Charter’ was officially launched on 26th March at City Hall. The…
Women in Business Task Group Discussion
As part of Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) celebrations of International Women’s Day (IWD) on the 2nd of March at City Hall there was a ‘Women in Business’ discussion group titled ‘What…
What Do You Need From Your Employer To Help You Succeed At Work? The Bristol Women’s Commission’s Business Task Group
As part of our International Women’s Day event, the Business Task Group from the Bristol Women’s Commission hosted an open drop-in session. Jane Ginnever (Chair of the Task Group) and Vanessa…
Women and Power Panel Discussion
As part of Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD) on the 2nd of March at City Hall there was a ‘Women and Power’ panel discussion with a…
A Man’s Space – Poem by Mallika Khan
Photo By Mireya Gonzalez Portraits
A Man’ Space I used to try on my father’s clothes His attire never seemed to fit me, in his eyes anyway I felt the emptiness in his work shirt, envying…
Unrestricted by Disability
Photo by Maria Diaz
Our International Women’s Day event featured an inspiring panel of women with disabilities, which came together to share with us details of their projects, interests, and experiences of overcoming obstacles. The…
International Women’s Day 2019 – A Volunteers Perspective
Report and photos by Marcia Walker International Women’s Day 2019 hosted by Bristol Women’s Voice in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK, Bristol City Council and Bristol Women’s Commission on Saturday…
No More Taboo on Period Poverty
A report by BWV reporter Emma Carey If one year ago someone suggested I donate my night time sanitary pad to the Sainsbury’s food bank, I would have clung onto it…