The September 7th event is hosted by the Scottish Parliament’s Deputy Presiding Officer, Linda Fabiani. Linda will welcome 400 women into the Parliament chamber, where the Scotland’s Women Stand event will focus entirely on women in politics and democracy. Women from all over Scotland will come together, and we are committed to being fully inclusive of women from all backgrounds and making the event fully accessible. Sign up and contact us about any inclusion measures we can make to welcome you to the event. Accessibility information is available through the link to event info in our bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [Image description: illustrating featuring a woman shaming another woman’s hand and a woman at a press conference with numerous microphones.] Illustration credit: Moira Zahra ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @parliamentproject @youngwomenscot @scotparl @scotgov #ScotWomenStand #ScotParl20 #ScotWomenRise #WomenOfTheWorld #WomenSupportingWomen #RepresentationMatters #AskHerToStand #GetReadyToStand #WomenInPolitics #WomenEmpoweringWomen #YourVoiceYourVote
The Scotland’s Women Stand event will comprise a 400-women strong takeover of the Scottish Parliament chamber in the morning, as women discuss and share their stories of running for elected office. Prepare to be inspired! 🙌 There will also be a networking lunch, with the afternoon comprising workshop sessions to help you explore your path to political office and participation in democracy more deeply. More information will be made available to those registering about how to select your workshops. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [Image description: illustration featuring a woman speaking, a woman giving a speech into a microphone, and a woman shaking another woman’s hand.] Illustration credit: Moira Zahra ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @parliamentproject @youngwomenscot @scotparl @scotgov #ScotWomenStand #ScotParl20 #ScotWomenRise #WomenOfTheWorld #WomenSupportingWomen #RepresentationMatters #AskHerToStand #GetReadyToStand #WomenInPolitics #WomenEmpoweringWomen #YourVoiceYourVote
We have a special announcement to make today! Our Scotland’s Women Stand event will take place at the Scottish Parliament on Saturday 7th September - a full day programme for women who are looking to get more involved in politics and participatory democracy. It’s open to all women in Scotland, with registration available via EventBrite. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check the link in our bio to sign up to attend, or check the website or the following posts for more info! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [Image description: illustration featuring women’s hands, a woman in a purple dress walking holding a folder, and a poster reading “VOTE” with a woman’s face on it.] Illustration credit: Moira Zahra ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @parliamentproject @youngwomenscot @scotparl @scotgov #ScotWomenStand #ScotParl20 #ScotWomenRise #WomenOfTheWorld #WomenSupportingWomen #RepresentationMatters #AskHerToStand #GetReadyToStand #WomenInPolitics #WomenEmpoweringWomen #YourVoiceYourVote
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