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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 1h

⚡ Help us to reach our stretch target of £6,500 by noon 15th October.
#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 1h

Democracy works best when everyone is represented. But too many women - especially Black and global majority women, disabled women, and those on low incomes - still face barriers to standing.
50:50’s #SignUpToStand is breaking them down. But we need your support now.
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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 23h

Help us to support more women like Shazna to step forward and represent their community 💜

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#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 23h

“I had no idea what it meant to be a councillor or what I had to do. All I knew was that I wanted to give back. But thanks to the support of 50:50 I took that step sooner and with confidence. It was their encouragement and training that gave me the courage to put myself forward.” Shazna, Councillor

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 1d

With your help we've smashed our 5K target 🙌 Thank you to everyone that has donated so far!

We’ve now set a new stretch target of £6,500 so that every gift beyond the match still powers change.

💜 Donate today. Shape tomorrow.
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#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 2d

Help 50:50 to support more women like Samara. Every donation to 50:50 Parliament is DOUBLED this week.
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#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats @biggiveorg

Build a better democracy. One woman at a time. – Big Give

Our democracy is unbalanced: only 41% of MPs and 38% of councillors are women. 50:50’s #SignUpToStand programme helps women run for political office. No party funding, no billionaire backers - just…

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 2d

“I am now a councillor thanks to the support of 50:50. For years I doubted myself, but their encouragement and training gave me the confidence to put my name forward. I stood, I campaigned - and I won. Today, I am shaping decisions that affect my community” Samara, Councillor

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 3d

WOW! What a start to our @biggiveorg campaign! We truly have an amazing community 💜 💚 🤍 Thank you to everyone that has donated so far!
Be a part of the change and donate to our match funded campaign now.
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#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 3d

Our democracy is unbalanced: only 41% of MPs + 38% of councillors are women.
Donate now to help us build a better democracy - one woman at a time.
Every donation is doubled this week through the @biggiveorg women & girls match fund.
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#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 4d

🔥 Change starts tomorrow. From midday 8 Oct, every donation to 50:50 Parliament is doubled in the @BigGive Women & Girls Match Fund.
Politics feels stuck. Don’t stand by. Be part of the change.
Donate here TOMORROW 👉 buff.ly/60RKKoi
#WGMF #BigGive #WomenAndGirls #EqualSeats

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 9d

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour the incredible Black women who have broken barriers and changed the face of British politics — from trailblazers like Diane Abbott, the first Black woman elected to Parliament, to inspiring leaders like Kemi Badenoch 🌟

#BlackHistoryMonthUK

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 10d

NEW DATE for our Connect and Reflect session with @sharongaffka.
Join us on the 9th October, 8pm for an insightful discussion about her journey from the civil service, to Love Island, to an award winning women's right and safety advocate!

Don't miss this! Register here: buff.ly/MxaYy8D

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 14d

⏰ Have you registered for tomorrow's Connect & Reflect session with @sharongaffka?

Don't miss this! Register here: buff.ly/HxSbZtE

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The Politics Project @politicsproject.bsky.social · 24d

🚨Launching: #AtTheTable 🚨

Specifically developed for youth practitioners and young people, #AtTheTable is a toolkit for starting conversations about democracy in informal youth settings with young people who feel less connected to democratic processes.

@ldn_gov #LVRW2025

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 17d

NEXT WEEK 🎉 Join us for an insightful discussion with @sharongaffka about her journey from the civil service, to Love Island, to an award winning women's right and safety advocate!

Don't miss this! Register here: buff.ly/HxSbZtE

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 18d

Great leadership isn’t defined by labels, but by bold ideas and real impact 💥

Let's challenge stereotypes and break the mold 👭

#RepresentationMatters #WomenLeaders #WomenInPolitics

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 24d

Today is International Equal Pay Day! 💰

Despite years of progress, equal pay between the genders still hasn't been achieved across many sectors and industries 🗯️

It's a reminder that the fight for fairness and equality is far from over 💥

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 27d

Today is International Democracy Day — a moment to reflect, engage, and ask the big questions 💬

To us, it means freedom, participation, equal representation and justice for all — not just in words, but in action 🤝

What inspires you to fight for a more equal democracy?

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Sep 9

"This unprecedented concentration of power is a vital symbol of female political authority – but it will be interesting to watch the media coverage."

CEO Lyanne Nicholls writes for the Huffington Post. Read the full article here - buff.ly/ytnhW8L

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Sep 9

Great day meeting Mr Speaker and Marie Goldman MP to discuss modernising Parliament and the 50:50 Parliament and @CompassioninPolitics Reset Report

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today is International Day of Charity 🤲

But here’s a shocking truth: women and girls charities receive less than 2% of UK funding 🗯️

Help us to keep pushing for equal representation in our elected bodies and donate today!

#InternationalDayOfCharity #WomenInPolitics #EqualRepresentation

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Aug 27

Want to support women AND the planet? 🌎

Shop @WUKAwear via wuka.co.uk/5050 and a portion of every purchase goes to 50:50’s mission to inspire more women into politics 🙋

#WUKAx5050 #AskHerToStand #SignUpToStand #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters #SustainablePeriods

5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Aug 12

🗳️ International Youth Day 🌍

Young voices are vital for a healthy democracy. When young people engage with politics, they bring fresh perspectives, challenge the status quo, and shape a future that keeps on progressing 📈

Let’s empower the next generation to be heard, take part, and lead 💬

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Jul 30

🏆 Huge congratulations to the Lionesses on their historic victory—defending their EURO title and making history with back-to-back wins! 👏⚽

Your determination, skill, and teamwork continue to inspire a generation 💪

#Lionesses #EUROChampions #WomenInSport

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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · Jul 25

In honour of the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, we’re spotlighting some powerful milestones and achievements—like Africa’s first female Head of State in 1993! 🌍

#RepresentationMatters #WomenInPolitics

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