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Campaign, Policy briefing
Changemakers provide evidence to All-Party Parliamentary Group on Universal Credit
In October 2021, our Changemakers group was invited to provide evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Universal Credit.
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Blog, Campaign
Cutting the lifeline: What does it mean for women with convictions on Universal Credit?
Today, Universal Credit – the benefits system supporting millions of families in the UK – is being cut by £20 per week, the biggest overnight cut to social security since World War Two. Changemakers are calling on the government to #KeepTheLifeline.
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Blog, Campaign
Fighting for a better benefits system
Many women with convictions rely on Universal Credit to survive. Changemakers are advocating for a system that works for them. Here are some main issues that need urgent attention.
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Blog, Campaign
Changing the game
The voices of women with experience of the criminal justice system are too often ignored or overlooked. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Changemakers, a policy and campaign group of women with convictions fighting to change the system.
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Campaign
Gender equality needs your participation #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
On International Women’s Day, fight injustice and join the campaign for workplace equality for all women, including those trying to leave a criminal conviction behind.
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Blog, Campaign
National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Get Involved!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and if you are an employer and haven’t already thought about running an apprenticeship scheme, now is the time!
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Campaign, Case study
Nanita's Story
"Support from other women in similar circumstances is very important – do not suffer in silence, and say yes to opportunities!"
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Campaign, Case study
Andrea's Story
"My advice to other women with convictions would be: know where you want to go, have a dream, have a goal, don’t let a label stop you."