Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme Q & A Sessions
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About this event
Would you like to get more involved in public or political life and have an impact on the decisions that affect you, your communities and our society? Are you fed up with not being represented, with few people like you in the Senedd or your local council? Is there an issue that you feel passionate about or have ideas for change on?
The Equal Power Equal Voice mentoring programme aims to increase diversity of representation in public and political life in Wales. We have big ambitions to increase the numbers of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority people, women, LGBTQ+ people, and disabled people in decision making positions in Wales including elected positions in local and national government; appointments to public boards and health boards; and as trustees, school governors, and community activists.
This is a chance to meet with the Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Project Officers, from each partner organisation, ask questions and get advice on the application process.
Choose your preferred date out of these options:
- Tuesday, 14th September, 12-1pm
- Saturday, 18th September,12-1pm
- Wednesday, 22nd September, 7-8pm
The scheme will run from November 2021 to June 2022 and will include:
- 1-1 mentoring with highly influential people including Members of the Senedd, members of public boards, and senior leaders from the public and voluntary sectors.
- Bespoke training sessions on political influencing, public speaking, achieving board positions and campaigning for social change
- A trip to UK Houses of Parliament (virtual or in-person).
- A peer-to-peer support network with other programme participants
Who is the mentoring programme for? We welcome applications from anyone who:
- is based in Wales
- is aged 18+. There is no upper age limit
- has some experience already of volunteering, campaigning or being an activist.
- wants to develop their knowledge, skills and networks in order to take on roles with more decision-making power in Wales
We actively encourage applications from:
- disabled people
- black, Asian and ethnic minority people
- women
- people from the LGBTQ+ community
- anyone with any combination of protected characteristics that are currently underrepresented in decision-making roles in Wales
More info in English here: https://wenwales.org.uk/connect/mentoring/
More info in Welsh here: https://wenwales.org.uk/cy/cysylltu/mentora/
Once you register, the team will be in touch with joining instructions and a Zoom link.
For queries, please email; equalpowercymru@wenwales.org.uk
You can also tweet your questions to us @equalpowercymru or drop us a DM.
Organiser Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales / Rhwydwaith Cydraddoldeb Menywod (RhCM) Cymru
Organiser of Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme Q & A Sessions
Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales works to ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard by decision makers in Wales, the UK and internationally. We are funded by the Welsh Government to unite and build the women’s sector in Wales.
We are a vibrant network of over 1000 organisations and individuals committed to making Wales a safer and fairer place for women and girls.
We aim to provide clarity and a united voice on the serious issues facing women in Wales. We have a small, dedicated team of staff and trustees who deliver consultations, events and research, and represent women in Wales at national and international levels.
Mae RhCM Cymru’n gweithio i sicrhau y clywir lleisiau menywod a marched gan y gwneuthurwyr penderfyniadau yng Nghymru, y DU ac yn rhyngwladol. Fe’n hariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru i uno a meithrin y sector menywod yng Nghymru.
Rydym yn rhwydwaith bywiog o dros 1,000 o sefydliadau ac unigolion sy’n ymrwymedig i wneud Cymru’n lle diogelach a thecach i fenywod a merched.
Ein nod yw darparu eglurder a llais unedig ar faterion difrifol sy’n wynebu menywod yng Nghymru. Mae gennym dîm bach, dynodedig o staff ac ymddiriedolwyr sy’n cyflwyno ymgynghoriadau, digwyddiadau ac ymchwil ac sy’n cynrychioli menywod yng Nghymru yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol.
