Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales

@wenwales.bsky.social

We are Women’s Equality Network Wales. Our vision is a Wales free from gender discrimination. Join us to help make it happen 🧕🏾👵🏼👱🏼‍♀️👩🏼‍🦰👩🏿‍🦱 linktr.ee/wenwales

Our latest Station of the Nation report highlights that poverty across Wales is increasing – and women’s unequal position in society means they are more vulnerable. The new Welsh Government must ensure that the new expansion in childcare effectively supports families on the lowest incomes.

A graphic that reads: State of the Nation. Women’s poverty in Wales is on the rise.A graphic that reads: The percentage of single women in poverty increased from 20% (2024) to 23% (2025).A graphic that reads: Poverty in single parent households increased from 39% (2024) to 45% (2025). Most single parents in Wales are women.A graphic that reads: What needs to change? The new Welsh Government must mobilise the action and resources needed to end women’s poverty. This includes ensuring women can access better paid jobs, and ensuring the new expansion of childcare is flexible and affordable.

WEN Wales is looking for a Policy and Communications Officer to work with our dedicated team. This exciting opportunity combines evidence-based policy development with impactful communications to drive meaningful progress towards gender equality in Wales ⬇️ wenwales.org.uk/en/join-the-...

Join the team: Policy and Communications Officer - Womens Equality Network Wales

WEN Wales is looking for a Policy and Communications Officer to work with our small and dedicated team on a range of exciting and impactful projects to advance gender equality in Wales. ABOUT THE ROLE...

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Wales’ housing crisis is not gender neutral. Our new research finds that: ▪️Private renting is unaffordable for women in 17 local authorities in Wales ▪️Women’s incomes fall short of what is needed to buy a home in every local authority in Wales Read the full report here:

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We welcome the Family-Friendly & Inclusive Parliament Review. It’s encouraging to see so many of the changes we’ve long called for reflected. From childcare to tackling harassment and improving representation, we know what needs to change. Now it’s time to turn these recommendations into action.

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EPEV mentees had the opportunity to visit Westminster for a tour around the home of the UK Parliament and a series of insightful talks. Thank you to our speakers for sharing your honest and powerful reflections on representation, the importance of lived experience, and breaking down barriers.

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How do we transform our childcare system? Join Women’s Equality Network Wales as we bring together parents, families and policy experts to share lived experiences of childcare and discuss the findings of our new report on transforming the system in Wales. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977615297...

Transforming Early Childhood Education & Childcare in Wales

Join WEN Wales as we bring together parents, families & policy experts to share lived experiences of childcare and discuss our new report.

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Over half of Wales’ population are women, yet yesterday’s Final Budget made little to no acknowledgement of their needs and experiences. Read our analysis with @wenwales.bsky.social to explore the implications of this and why a gender perspective is essential ⬇️ wwbg.org.uk/welsh-govern...

Welsh Government Final Budget 2026-27: A budget that doesn’t acknowledge women - Wales Women's Budget Group

WWBG and WEN Wales respond to yesterday's Budget announcement by the Welsh Government.

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How do we transform our childcare system? Join Women’s Equality Network Wales as we bring together parents, families and policy experts to share lived experiences of childcare and discuss the findings of our new report on transforming the system in Wales. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977615297...

Transforming Early Childhood Education & Childcare in Wales

Join WEN Wales as we bring together parents, families & policy experts to share lived experiences of childcare and discuss our new report.

eventbrite.co.uk