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What does good look like for helping people in our democracy? We know sustainable representation depends on the right infrastructure and support! That's why we are proposing 5 amendments to the new Representation of the People Bill… Read More 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/our5amendments

Every woman who’s ever stood for election had a moment where she thought: “Who do I even ask about this?” That’s what our Ask Her is for - ask us anything - or just “is this really for someone like me?” (Spoiler: yes, it is! 🫶) https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops?tag=ask+her

Patricia wore a “Bloody Difficult Woman” t-shirt 💪🫶 Started a chat about the double standard of likeability, goalposts move! We asked, how do U respond? No one had the full answer. That’s what Peer Support is: working it out together 🫶https://www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-circles

No party. No agent. 67 votes. Kusum Singal stood as an independent in Aberdeen & lost – then wrote the most honest account of a first campaign we’ve read. A Fund Her grant helped, but what mattered more was that someone thought she was worth backing. 💪 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/67votes

Welcome to Parliament, Sagal Abdi-Wali 🫶 From arriving in Camden as a child refugee, to councillor, to council leader, and now MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Every woman who wins makes the path a little clearer for the next one. That’s what passing it on looks like. Congratulations, Sagal 👏

Two Elect Her women. One shared journey 💕 Fifi is now an elected councillor in Southwark. Davina stood too, and while the result didn’t go her way this time, putting herself forward took real courage. Winning is the goal, but standing is the breakthrough. So proud of you both. 👏

"I incite this meeting to rebellion." Emmeline Pankhurst, 1912 Our facilitator Patricia wore those words, welcoming Cohort 13 of Peer Support Circles 💕 We're here for the rebellion, women deciding politics belongs to them too, & ensuring nobody has to work it out alone🫶 Welcome, Cohort 13 💪

A historic first: Fatima Zahra Mansouri has become Morocco's 🇲🇦first woman Prime Minister, and only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world. Every first makes the next one more possible. Congratulations! 👏

No woman should have to choose between her safety and serving her community. We're thinking of Cllr Hannah Perkin and every woman who has faced abuse for standing. Thinking of standing in Wales next May? You don't have to face it alone 🫶 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

We're backing Fair Vote UK's letter to the PM. Gov has the mandate to act. We have a decade of listening. The two together creates better outcomes. https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-treat-civil-society-critical-friend-prime-minister-urged/policy-and-politics/article/1971095

3 weeks ago the Representation of the People Bill left the Commons without our amendments. Today 7 are. 27 of the 57 peers who spoke raised what we briefed Still to come: privacy of home addresses, domestic abuse in electoral law, democratic education 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/stilltocome

Cllr Hannah Perkin has faced 18 months of abuse, including AI-generated stickers, in the town she serves. No one should carry this alone. Better process, law, training and community support can change it... https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/councillor-safety-sticker-ai-uk-politics-women-5HjdhfZ_2/

Meet Emily, our latest awesome intern, her big takeaway: getting women into politics and keeping them there once elected are two different problems (exactly)! Read more 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/onlythehalfofit

Dawn Butler's piece is a hard read: daily abuse, assaulted on her way home from work... The Representation of the People Bill is a chance to act: sensible, achievable, overdue amendments - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/16/abuse-assaults-death-threats-mp-politics-no-go-zone

Stop asking "Why me?" Ask "Why not me?" Loti Glyn has been running our Be a Councillor workshops in Wales - women came carrying a list of reasons they might not be "ready"! Councillors answered honestly, none followed a neat pathway. Could U stand? 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/whynotyou

Today's report confirms what our community tell us: standing for election has got harder, & women feel it most. That isn't ok. Our amendments target safety. We need peers to back them! https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/14/election-candidates-england-abuse-electoral-commission-report

What happened last week that matters? 🤔 MPs passed the Representation of the People Bill, the biggest overhaul of election law in a generation. It's progress. There is a lot more to do! The Bill goes to the House of Lords next. Read more 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/houseoflords

Find out more information about your own individual journey in politics, through a 1:1 session with our team experts. Ask all necessary questions. We are here to help and support you. Book us for a virtual meeting! :) Ask us @: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/ask-her

Not sure if Peer Support Circles are right for you? 🤔 Our Circles are the perfect way to explore your pathway into politics. We’ve pulled together the questions women ask us most before they apply 🫶 Applications close 4 Sept👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-circles

No one understands the barriers disabled candidates face better than those who have lived them! Tricia Cowdrey reminds us that representation matters because lived experience matters 👏 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Work with us to begin your political career and pathway towards a successful and impactful career! Take a look👀: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-ready-to-stand We offer all information and criteria needed to prepare for the 2027 local election, covering all aspects of the campaign.

Some of the biggest challenges we face can't be solved from the sidelines! Zaynub Akbar believes politics is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change - & she's part of that change 🫶 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Politics can feel isolating - but it doesn't have to! For Tessa Marshall, one of the biggest impacts of Fund Her was knowing she wasn't alone 🫶 Because removing barriers isn't only about funding - it's about belonging! Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Creating change doesn't stop once you're elected! Siobhan Paterson has used her platform to work alongside Elect Her, encouraging & empowering more women to take their first step into politics 🫶 Thank you, Siobhan, for continuing to pay it forward 👏 Donate 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

When people break barriers, they create possibilities for others. Simita Kumar's journey as a trailblazer shows why representation matters - not just today, but for future generations! Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Donate & Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Leadership rooted in lived experience strengthens democracy. Sara Crowley's words capture exactly why diverse voices matter in public life. Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Want to begin your political journey🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ... let us help your pathway towards a successful & impactful career! 👀 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/scotland We can help you prepare for the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿2027 local elections, covering all aspects of your campaigns....join us and find out more!

Representation changes when people who've experienced barriers help shape the decisions that affect us all! Patience Bentu's story is a powerful reminder of why diverse voices matter 💪 Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Find out more information about your own individual journey in politics, through a 1:1 session with our team experts! Ask all questions which you find important. We are here to help and support you. Book us for a virtual meeting: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/ask-her

Sometimes, standing for election starts with wanting to solve a problem in your community. Sabrina Bell's story reminds us that politics belongs to everyone 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Democracy depends on people being willing to speak up 💪 Pallavi Konwar's determination to make her voice heard is exactly what our politics needs! Thank you for taking that step 🫶 Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Access to opportunity shouldn't depend on your circumstances 💪 Joy Isaccs reminds us that encouragement, support and practical help can change what's possible 🫶 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in democracy 💪 Jihyun Park's journey has shaped her determination to build a politics that represents us all. Thank you, Jihyun, for standing. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Different Century. Same Sexism. 🗞️How far have we really come? Female political movers have faced sexist comments and discrimination since time immemorial. In the early 20th Century, suffrage activists were mocked and ridiculed in anti-suffrage propaganda.

Politics needs people who lift others up 💪 Eleanor Ryan-Saha's commitment to encouraging girls and young women is exactly how stronger communities are built 💕 Thank you for continuing to inspire the next generation Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Real change comes from people who've lived it! Collet Hunter's words are a powerful reminder that experience belongs at the heart of decision-making 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Dreaming big shouldn't depend on what's in your bank account! Christianah Agbabiaka's story is a reminder that removing financial barriers creates space for ambition to flourish 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate, Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

None of us gets here alone 💪 Caitlin Stott reminds us how powerful it is to have women who encourage others to step forward. Now she's doing the same for others. Help us ensure more women can take that first step. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

What if politics felt like somewhere you were allowed to learn, rather than somewhere you were expected to know everything? Elise' challenge to us is important: if we want more young people to see a future for themselves in politics, we need to make it easier 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/rabbithole

Community work, Local causes, Making a difference 💪 Angela De Souza's motivation reflects what we hear time and again: women stand because they want to improve the places they call home. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

We love to see diverse voices representing communities 💪 For Abiodun Odunsi, standing for election was about bringing those experiences into decision-making. Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

"We don't see enough young women in politics." Abigail Mainon is helping change that 💪 Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Sut olwg fyddai ar Gymru pe bai mwy o fenywod yn camu ymlaen i fod yn gynghorwyr? What could Wales look like if more women stepped forward to become councillors? Gwell/ Better 💪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 free online workshops! 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

This year, our Fund Her grants supported 23 women as they stood for elected office across local government, the Senedd & the Scottish Parliament 💕 Removing financial barriers means more women can step forward & more voices can be heard 💪 Donate to Fund Her - https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

What if one of the biggest barriers to politics isn't policy at all? It's whether people feel they belong. In this thoughtful reflection, Melody explores how living in London for the first time changed her understanding of power, confidence & access... www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/belongingandfear

What if the only thing standing between you & public office was taking the first step? But everyone who is now in elected office started in exactly the same place: with the decision to act 💪 That's why Elect Her exists. To help that first step into a journey towards public office 💕

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Nothing to lose, and everything to gain! Applications for our next Peer Support Circles are open... Sessions run from 1st October to 19th November 💪 Applications close on Friday 4th September... Learn more & apply using this link - https://www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-circles