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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Sep 10

It’s been such an honour to serve as the 1st Chancellor of the University of Suffolk @UniofSuffolk. Looking forward to handing over to @zebsoanes in October.

www.uos.ac.uk/about/news/u...

University's first Chancellor to step down after seven years

After seven years as the first Chancellor of the University of Suffolk, writer, academic and women’s rights activist Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE is to step down from the ceremonial role.

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢 REVERSE THE ROLLBACK ON AID CUTS

Today, we organised an LED truck to circle #Westminster to urge the Prime Minister to reverse the rollback on funding.

JOIN US. Click the link to write to your MP today: action.careinternational.org.uk/protect-wome...

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · May 19

In the age of Artificial Intelligence, sexism and misogyny is evolving and gaining new powers. Laura Bate’s latest book provides a chilling analysis of what is happening around us and the dangers ahead. Smart, urgent, essential reading. simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-New-…

https://simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-New-…

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · May 16

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Britain’s aid cuts will be catastrophic for women and girls | Letters

Letters: Dr Helen Pankhurst says the large-scale reduction in international aid will ultimately impact the government’s own agenda for peace and growth. Plus a letter from Trevor Bonner

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Apr 23

NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Stop employers covering up abuse

Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Apr 5

CARE International and other DEC members are working in Myanmar to save lives after the recent earthquakes. Please support the appeal if you can @decappeal dec.org.uk

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 12

Brilliant #IWD2025 event on Monday with @womenfoodindustry.bsky.social Bringing together women in food & beverage with women MPs and Centenary Action to foster connections, share policy ideas, and drive change.

Photo of attendees at Bringing women to the table event

Photo of panel at bringing women to the table event

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Mar 8

#InternationalWomensDay and #WalkInHerShoes with thanks to @sophieellisbextor, @nikitagill, @davidgarnold, @bondquartet, @firlmusic, @gayyeewesterhoff, @eoscounsell, @dariakhrystenko and in solidarity with women in conflict and crisis around the world

www.careinternational.org.uk/get-involved...

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Mar 6

Our open letter to the Foreign Secretary is in @thetimes.com today.

This #IWD, we are urging the government to target at least 20% of UK aid directly on achieving gender equality.

Pick up The Times today or head to our website: careint.uk/41HJV8t

#SupportWomenLeaders #StopTheCuts

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Feb 14

Join @CentenaryAction in celebrating women MPs! Past, present and future.

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · Jan 7

"A gender-equal parliament by 2028 is not just an aspirational goal – it’s a critical step toward a fairer, more inclusive political system that delivers better governance", writes Helen Pankhurst
www.politics.co.uk/comment/2025...

A historic opportunity: gender-equal parliament by 2028 - Politics.co.uk

While we’ve come a long way since my great-grandmother Emmeline Pankhurst fought for the right for women in the UK to vote, I’m certain she and her comrades would be deeply frustrated by the slow pace...

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Dec 11

Angela Davis LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall for @WOWIsGlobal's 15th anniversary 🔥 Don’t miss this chance to hear her speak in the UK.

Tickets: thewowfoundation.com/events/wow-at-15 #WOWat15 #IWD2025

WOW at 15 at the Royal Albert Hall | The WOW Foundation

Women of the World is a global movement celebrating women and girls, looking at the obstacles they face and discussing possible solutions for change.

thewowfoundation.com

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Nov 29

Regardless of the outcome of the Assisted Dying vote, + limitations of private member bill, it has been wonderful to witness cross-party alliances, thoughtfulness, constituency engagement. Oh for far more of this approach in our [email protected] @centenaryaction.bsky.social

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