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Looking back at the WI’s virtual celebrations for Pride Month 2020

08 Jul 2020
Every year WIs around the UK take part in Pride marches and events to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. In 2020, the NFWI had hoped that the WI’s involvement in Pride would have been bigger than ever…

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Celebrating Inspiring LGBT+ Figures for Pride Month 2020

25 Jun 2024
As part of our #PrideMonth celebrations, this blog highlights the work and achievements of inspiring LGBT+ people and activists in the UK, from a range of professional fields. Many of these influential figures have been…

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Taking care of maternal mental health during COVID-19

10 Jun 2020
During the uncertain times of COVID-19, it is more important than ever for us all to take care of ourselves and each other. This is understandably a difficult and stressful period for many, and potentially…

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Violence Against Women: The Istanbul Convention

08 Jun 2020
The Istanbul Convention sets minimum standards for governments to meet when tackling violence against women. The full name is the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. It is a legal…

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