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NCYW celebrate IWD
International Women's Day 2025 was recognised by students who participate in our NCYW programme, and some have shared their contributions with us. Nottingham High School focussed on how peer support can help girls to become leaders and accelerate change, by creating...
Every year, World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April, highlights a critical issue for global health.
This year it will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health "“ an issue which underpins lifelong health, stronger communities, and our collective future. Alongside advocating for actions that improve survival, WHO and partners will work with mothers...
Women’s Maternity Experiences in Scotland Survey
NCWGB is highly concerned about the recent cuts to women's health hubs, especially in relation to women's reproductive health, from conception to post menopause. Maternity care was highlighted in our Resolution Vulnerable women "“ a better outcome for their children,...
Back to the Future
In recent years NCWGB has increasingly worked with young women via online platforms, however, our younger members have stressed the importance of face-to-face support and companionship. This has inspired us to establish new work based in specific communities. We are...
Good news for women ““ non-fatal strangulation offenders excluded from prisoner early release scheme
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced that prisoners convicted for non-fatal strangulation, domestic abuse, stalking, and controlling or coercive behaviours in an intimate or family relationship, will be excluded from a temporary scheme to cut prisoner...
A record number of women elected to Parliament
A record number of women have been elected to Parliament in the 2024 election, representing another milestone in the campaign to achieve gender balance in Parliament by 2030.
Funding to allow NCW to engage more young women
NCW are delighted to have received funding to improve our engagement with women aged 16 to 30.
NCW calls for urgent climate action
NCW is calling on the international community to speed up action on climate change during COP28.
Update on progress of the Media Bill
NCW Trustee Jan Leventhall attended the VLV Autumn conference and feeds back on the progress of our Resolution.
Jilly Rogers announced as new NCWGB President.
NCWGB would like to announce the appointment of Jilly Rogers as our new President.
Elsie Leadley retires as NCWGB President.
Elsie steps down after her second term as NCWGB President.
Our very own Barbara Maddison, honorary Vice-President receives an MBE for her services to young women.
Barbara is a 91-year-old former headteacher from Bulwell who since her retirement has been incredibly active with NCWGB…
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