Future female activists event – your union needs you!

NEU Cymru women’s organising forum members and NEU executive members organised a two-day event to encourage more women members to get active within the union. The overnight event took place place in Llandrindod Wells, Powys on May 20 and 21, it was an introductory weekend for women new to activism and it was wonderful to meet so many new activists from across Wales. The event included speakers, workshops and activities from across England and wales with a focus on Maternity to Menopause and networking. We looked at where we are now and where we would like to be in the future. 79% of NEU Cymru members are women and we have much work to do to ensure that women are equally represented in our local and national structures and meetings. It’s very important to build on this successful event in providing women focussed events in the future especially on International women’s day every year.