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This is where we share stories, updates and reflections from across our growing network – amplifying the voices of women and girls in Greater Manchester. From campaign highlights to community conversations, data insights to event roundups, our blog is a space for learning, connection and action.
Black History Month in Greater Manchester
A round up of Black History Month events across Greater Manchester, celebrating Black history, culture and achievement while creating opportunities to learn, connect and support the continuing work for a more inclusive region.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Oct 73 min read
Strengthening our trustee leadership
Announcing new trustee appointments and a shared Co-Chair model, strengthening our leadership, expertise and community connections as we work towards our 2028 goals.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Oct 73 min read
Oct 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
October’s Equality Brew brings together equality news, events, campaigns and opportunities to get involved.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Oct 18 min read
Join our October community meeting and get more active in our network
Join our October community meeting to connect, contribute and get more active in the network.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Sep 292 min read
An evening with Helen Pankhurst: A pre-Sylvia musical event
Join us for an evening with Helen Pankhurst exploring Manchester’s suffrage history and the journey towards equal representation.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Sep 182 min read
Welcoming Carol Ann Whitehead as Co-Lead for Participation
Carol Ann Whitehead joins as Participation Co-Lead, bringing her extensive experience in campaigning, leadership and political engagement to strengthen our charity’s work to increase women’s participation in public life.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Sep 153 min read
Sep 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
September’s Equality Brew brings together news, events, campaigns and opportunities to support positive change for women and girls.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Sep 16 min read
One month to enter our SYLVIA musical prize draw!
Enter our SYLVIA prize draw to celebrate Sylvia’s legacy and support our charity's work.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Aug 281 min read
Bee Seen, Get Screened: Supporting cancer screening
We've signed the Bee Seen, Get Screened pledge, supporting a healthier Greater Manchester by encouraging workplaces to make cancer screening accessible, supported and part of everyday wellbeing.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Aug 272 min read
Strengthening our network this September
This September, join our community meeting to be part of the conversation about advancing equality.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Aug 251 min read
Aug 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
A round-up of the latest GM4Women2028 news, events, opportunities and UK-wide equality stories.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Aug 35 min read
Mayoral candidates set out their priorities for women and girls at GM4Women2028 hustings
Our mayoral hustings brought together four candidates to discuss their priorities for women and girls.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 224 min read
Dialogue, Deeds & Determination: Voices from Rochdale 2026
Feedback from Dialogue, Deeds & Determination, highlighting how collaboration is shaping collective action for women and girls.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 173 min read
Ten boroughs. One sisterhood.
In her poem, Carol Ann Whitehead celebrates the resilience, solidarity and collective strength of women across Greater Manchester's ten boroughs.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 162 min read
Over 100 people came together for Dialogue, Deeds & Determination in Rochdale
Dialogue, Deeds & Determination brought together over 100 community leaders, campaigners and elected representatives in Rochdale to explore practical action for gender equality.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 152 min read
Looking ahead: key dates for 2027
Save the dates for two key events in 2027: Data, Deeds & Determination on 5th February and Dialogue, Deeds & Determination on 3rd July.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 131 min read
A glimpse into Dialogue, Deeds & Determination 2026: reliving the Rochdale event
A collection of photographs from Dialogue, Deeds & Determination capturing the memorable, inspiring day.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 81 min read
Turning conversations into a visual story: capturing Dialogue, Deeds & Determination 2026
A visual celebration of Dialogue, Deeds & Determination, capturing the conversations, commitments and collective action that brought our Rochdale event to life.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 81 min read
Pareto Financial Planning backs Dialogue, Deeds & Determination event through community funding initiative
Pareto is supporting our upcoming Dialogue, Deeds & Determination event through its community funding programme.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 12 min read
Jul 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
Your new Equality Brew has been poured, bringing together fresh news, upcoming events, opportunities and activities.
Greater Manchester For Women 2028
Jul 16 min read
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