Dec 25: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
- Greater Manchester For Women 2028
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Welcome back to your new blend of gender equality news, actions and inspiration from across Greater Manchester – and to our final Equality Brew of the year.
As December arrives, the city is lighting up with festive colour, community spirit and a sense of reflection. It’s a time when many of us look back at the year’s challenges and achievements, and look ahead with renewed determination. For GM4Women2028, this season also marks an important moment in our ongoing work to build a fairer, safer and more equal Greater Manchester for women and girls.
This month’s blog brings together the conversations we’ve been having across the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, shares updates from our blog, highlights standout research shaping the equality agenda, and lists a packed calendar of events where you can connect, learn and take action.
Whether you’re joining us for a gathering (6th December in Manchester), exploring opportunities to get involved or simply staying informed during a busy season, we’re glad to have you with us.
Pour a drink, take a breath and settle in for December’s edition – powered by the incredible energy of our growing community.
Let’s wrap up the year with connection, solidarity and purpose.
📢 What we’ve been talking about
See what’s been published on our blog pages recently:
Participation in the 16 Days of Activism campaign and request for volunteers for December gathering. Read blog.
Building gender equality together: Join our December community meeting. Read blog.
Join GM4Women2028 in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Read blog.
Nov 25: Equality Brew – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change. Read blog.
👀 What’s caught our attention
The biggest announcement we’ve spotted lately include:
INCLUDE+ 'Online Objectification' research: This important piece of research into online objectification – a growing and deeply harmful form of digital violence disproportionately impacting young women and girls – explores how young women experience objectification across digital platforms, and how this impacts confidence, wellbeing and everyday safety. The research is laying the groundwork for new intervention resources designed to help mitigate risks and strengthen protections for girls and young women online. Learn more here: https://includeplus.org/feasibility-study/online-objectification.
🫱🏻🫲🏻 Must-attend events
Check your calendars for these upcoming events and campaigns:
GM4Women2028 monthly community meeting – On Tuesday 2nd December from 1.00pm to 2.00pm online via Google Meet, connect with us and others across the wider community. Attend meeting.
Handbags & Briefcases Christmas lunch – Meeting at Browns in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd December, get together with other women in business for a festive three-course meal with welcome drink for just £40. Get your tickets.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign – From Tuesday 25th November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, until Wednesday 10th December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism campaign is running globally. This year’s theme is ‘End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls’. We’re sharing a series of posts spotlighting resources to help those experiencing digital (or other) abuse on social media, as well as planning a gathering on 6th December (see below). Follow us on LinkedIn, X and Facebook so you don’t miss out.
‘Prime Minister’ film release – Hitting UK and Irish cinemas on Friday 5th December, the new film, Prime Minister, follows the candid story of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Watch the trailer and find out more.
GM4Women2028 gathering at the Emmeline Pankhurst statue – Taking place on Saturday 6th December in Manchester’s St Peter’s Square from 10.00am to 12.00pm, stand with us in solidarity against gender-based violence. Learn more.
Intersectional Uprising Solidarity March – Planning ahead for 2026, you can book your place on a planned march on Saturday 17th January from 11.00am to 2.30pm around Manchester with Intersectional Uprising to stand in solidarity for all women facing oppression and discrimination. Go to Eventbrite to get your tickets.
Train With Us – Know Your Worth is running a training day for anyone working with teenage girls to help them grow self-esteem. Taking place on Wednesday 28th January, 9.00am to 4.30pm, at Methodist Central Hall in Manchester, sign up at www.know-your-worth.org.uk/training-programme or email debs@know-your-worth.org.uk.
Stockport Race & Culture Awards 2026 – Forward planning to Friday 6th February, celebrate the contributions of individuals and organisations by attending the annual Stockport Race & Culture Awards ceremony. Book your place.
💬 Join the conversation
Got something brewing in your community? We’d love to hear about it! Whether it’s an event, campaign, project or personal story, share it with us at info@gm4women2028.org and you could feature in next month’s Equality Brew.
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