Women Members of Parliament Across the World - visit
Click the link below to view a list that shows all the countries which are ahead of the UK in the world league table, and compares their current (January 2010) position with that of 10 years ago (January 2000).
www.cfwd.org.uk | Download

Trades Union Congress - TUC - Britain at work - visit
With member unions representing over six and a half million working people, we campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.
www.tuc.org.uk

Welsh Assembly Government - Public Appointments Training - visit
Free training for anyone wishing to take up a public appointment in Wales. wales.gov.uk

4th & 5th August – Cardiff - Full
7th & 8th September – Swansea - Limited Spaces
13th & 14th September – Cardiff - Full
5th & 6th October – Llandudno Junction
18th & 19th October – Cardiff - Limited Spaces
8th & 9th November – Cardiff
22nd & 23rd November – Bridgend
1st & 2nd  December – Aberystwyth
8th & 9th December – Cardiff
10th & 11th January – Cardiff
20th & 21st January – Carmarthen
1st & 2nd February – Cardiff
17th & 18th February – Llandudno Junction
1st & 2nd March – Cardiff
21st & 22nd March – Swansea

To apply to attend the Public Appointments Training - download the form here.

UKRC Home - visit
UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology – Advice, Statistics and resources around women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
www.ukrc4setwomen.org

Leadership and Management Wales - visit
Leadership & Management Wales is committed to improving the leadership and management skills of people in business in Wales.
www.lmw.org.uk

My Business Story - visit
Website for entrepreneurs from under-represented groups.
www.mybusinessstory.co.uk

Wales Rural Network - visit
Promoting the exchange of expertise between everyone involved in the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013.
wales.gov.uk

Wales Equality and Human Rights Commission - visit
On the 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has called on organisations to do more to close the pay gap between male and female employees.

equalityhumanrights.com | Download the full release, here.

Government Equalities Office - visit
The first wave of implementation of core provisions will being on 1st October 2010 – follow the link to read the summary guides to key changes in the law.

equalities.gov.uk | Equality Act 2010 – What do I need to know? Click here for more.

Click here for details on Chwarae Teg Solutions' Equality Act 2010 seminar.

New Approach to Economic Development - visit
Chwarae Teg has recently been involved in the Welsh Assembly Government’s consultation on Economic Renewal in Wales.  In our response, we outlined our vision for an economy where women can make the best use of their abilities and full employment for all.  A wide range of organisations took part in this consultation and the outcome ‘Economic Renewal: A New Direction’ is now available.

fs4b.wales.gov.uk | Download the report, here. | Download Chwarae Teg's response, here. | Download Chwarae Teg's Chief Executive letter on the report, here.

UKRC's Progress Newsletter - visit
Here is the latest newsletter from the UK Resource Centre.  The mission of the Centre is to advance gender equality in science, engineering and technology (SET).  This publication provides the latest news on equality in the SET industries.

Click here to read the newsletter.

Welsh Assembly Government -  Child Poverty Consultation - Chwarae Teg response - visit

wales.gov.uk

The Welsh Assembly Government has recently held a consultation on their proposed Child Poverty Strategy and Delivery Plan.  Many organisations were involved in this consultation.  Chwarae Teg’s response argues that creating conditions that allow women to fulfill their potential in the economy is the answer to eliminating child poverty.

Read the response, here.

Welsh Assembly Government -  Digital Inclusion - Chwarae Teg response - visit

wales.gov.uk

Chwarae Teg has recently responded to a consultation on Delivering Digital Inclusion in Wales.  In our response, we argue that a successful strategy will have a gender focus as more women are digitally excluded than men and face greater disadvantage as a result.

Read the full response, here.

Maternity rights: European Parliament votes for more equality between women and men and a more sustainable future! - visit

womanlobby.org

The European Parliament has passed a Resolution in favour of substantially increasing the minimum standards for parental leave provisions in Europe.

Read more, here.

The UK's fatherhood think-tank - visit

fatherhoodinstitute.org

The Fatherhood Institute is the UK’s think tank for dads.  The institute helps to shape policy for fathers.  The site contains research, policy updates, case studies and news relating to this topic.

Find out more, here.

Government Equalities Office - visit
The first issue of the Women's Engagement Newsletter has been issued. Read it in full here.

equalities.gov.uk