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Women & Gender Equality

 

Included below are links to a variety of networks, organisations and publications that you may find of value.  If you are aware of others that you believe would be of benefit, please forward details to: equality@leeds.ac.uk

  • The Fawcett Society – Campaigns for equality between women and men in the UK on pay, pensions, poverty, justice and politics.
  • STAR Project – The STAR Project (Surviving Trauma After Rape) is a free support service for women and men, aged 14 and over, in West Yorkshire and offers counselling, emotional and practical support.
  • Nari Ekta – A local Asian girl’s/women’s training organisation.
  • WCTS – Supports the mental health and emotional well-being of women living in Leeds, prioritising those on a limited income.
  • Women's lives Leeds - Leeds Women’s Aid is the largest women’s charitable organisation in Leeds. They provide a range of services for vulnerable women and families with multiple complex needs.
  • Million Women Rise – A coalition of individual women and representatives from the women’s voluntary and community sector which organises an annual national demonstration against male violence that coincides with International Women’s Day.
  • International Women’s Day – Marked on March 8th every year, this is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.
  • Womens Aid – A national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They support a network of services across the UK.
  • Amazing Women Rock – ‘An online community for amazing women (and those who appreciate them)’.
  • Rights of Women – A women’s voluntary organisation committed to informing, educating and empowering women concerning their legal rights.
  • Fatherhood Institute – The UK’s fatherhood think-tank.
  • VITAE – Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes.
  • Forward Ladies – A business networking organisation for professional women.
  • A Guide for Women in STEM – Research shows that women are underrepresented across most technical and scientific fields, including data science. This guide is intended to provide a general background and specific resources for women considering STEM fields.