@emswsmith

Pathfinder. Social & systems change consultant. All views my own.

Joined April 2014
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Loved being on Women's Hour talking about @irise_int new research jointly commisssioned with @cystersgroup @freedom_4_girls @InKindDirect @bloodygood__ It's time to shift the shame 💃
BBC Woman's Hour
@BBCWomansHour26 May 2023
🗣️ ‘Schools want to support girls, but the shame and stigma that we’ve all learnt gets in the way’ 🩸 Nearly half of teenage girls have struggled to access period products at school, according to a recent survey. @emswsmith from @irise_int joined @itsanitarani to discuss 🎧 ⬇️

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"Feminist leadership is crucial for dismantling inequality structures in health." In a new BMJ Collection: increasing women’s representation & leadership needs to go beyond individual empowerment & adopt social justice lens. #WomeninMedicine #womeningh bmj.com/content/386/bmj-2023…
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Happy 10th Birthday @irise_int! Without Irise we wouldn't still be standing today. We are eternally grateful for their support and encouragement over the past few years. 💜🩸 #EveryPeriodCounts #MenstrualJusticeForAll
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"In terms of parliament as a workplace, you’d be hard pressed to design a more effective system to make people ill" - our Co-Director @jenniferdnadel on her @BBCRadio4 doc and what we believe we need to mend our broken politics 👇 theguardian.com/commentisfre…

I spoke to MPs about their mental health. What I found should shock us all | Jennifer Nadel

What is plaguing our politicians? Disappointment, a culture of silence – and the fallout from Brexit, says Jennifer Nadel of Compassion in Politics

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Excited to join this event in the Scottish Parliament this week to dicuss the future of menstrual health in Scotland as part of celebrating 10 years of @MHDay28May 😍 Looking forward to meeting @jmartinresearch & @MonicaLennon7 in person! #PeriodFriendlyWorld @menstrualrightsg
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On June 5th, I will chair a webinar at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to share the latest #menstrualhealth research. Speakers include @mandi_tembo @janewilbur @kate_a_nelson Join us!
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Yesterday, I was delighted to be part of a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by The Queen to mark the relaunch of Her Majesty's Wash Bag project which distributes bags containing essential toiletries to Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the country.
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Ultimately the event was not just about physical wash bags but about the vital work of destigmatising sexual violence. It was encouraging to see so many influential people coming together to talk openly about the issue and take practical action together. 👏
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I had an amazing time @CEI_Sheffield 's event in the @Utopia_Theatre exploring the links between love & #socialjustice. Thought-provoking contributions from @tasnim_hassan_ @Daughterof_Free Ezimma Chigbo & powerful performance from Sahba Daf Ensemble with Yousef Sadat.
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Back after a social media-free week. 👋 I love the interconnectedness of the online world, but there's also something beautiful about some good, old-fashioned solitude! ✌️
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🌟 Join us for ‘Love and Social Justice’ hosted by Centre for Equity & Inclusion, Sheffield! 📅 April 24th, 6-8.30pm at Utopia Theatre Explore love in activism through talks & performances. Register here: ow.ly/UQGr50R6z8S #LoveAndSocialJustice #EquityAndInclusion ✨🎤📚
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Super excited to be handing over to Chrissy Cattle, Irise International's new CEO this week! 🙌 #menstrualhealth #periodequality
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OMG This is devastating news. The British Youth Council has been such a pillar of youth engagement in democracy and this kind of work is needed now more than ever. cypnow.co.uk/news/article/br…
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The State of Local Government Finance 2023 Report for England came out last week- highlighting that despite commitments from central government there has been no reform of #localgovernment finance & no return to multi-year funding. 👉lgiu.org/press-release/state…
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Over the years I've come to have a deep respect for the dignity with which @theresa_may navigates the indignities of modern politics. I'll never forget her powerful words about the global harms of the #ukaidcuts. Thank you for your service❤️ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…

Theresa May: Conservative ex-PM to stand down at next election

The former prime minister, 67, has held the Berkshire seat of Maidenhead for 27 years.

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The origins of the word inclusion eloquently express the limits of the approach. Inclusion often ends up being about helping people fit into our systems rather than changing our systems to fit them. #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
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We focus on making underrepresented people more confident rather than addressing the reasons the system makes them feel crap in the first place. Let’s move beyond inclusion & pursue belonging- spaces people can break the mould & reshape the wider system.
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Today, we launch the UK's first State of Period Equity Report. The most comprehensive research to date reveals the shocking economic cost of employers neglecting the menstrual needs of their staff. #menstruationmatters #WomensHealth
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It's time for us to break this unnecessary cycle of exclusion and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Read the full report here: inkinddirect.org/news-press-… And join us at 2pm today for a virtual launch event, plus Q&A on the findings.

The State of Period Equity in the UK - In Kind Direct

Explore our latest article, The State of Period Equity in the UK, by In Kind Direct.

inkinddirect.org
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