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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."