Feb 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
- Greater Manchester For Women 2028
- 15 minutes ago
- 4 min read
Your February edition of Equality Brew is here, spotlighting action, ideas and impact across Greater Manchester in the push for gender equality by 2028. As the year gathers pace, this month’s brew reflects a growing sense of focus and determination across our movement.
From new blogs and upcoming events – including our annual Reveal: Data, Deeds & Determination on Friday 6th February – to national developments and opportunities to get involved locally, this edition brings together everything shaping our shared work.
So, put the kettle on, take a moment and catch up on what’s been happening across our community and further afield – and discover how you can be part of what comes next.
📢 What we’ve been talking about
Catch up with our recently published blogs:
📰 Gender-based news headlines
Access the latest news articles about gender equality and discrimination:
How diverse decision making enhances business performance. People Management.
Confronting the female founder’s scaling while caring dilemma. Startups Magazine.
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery. The Guardian.
Commons women and equalities committee to stop using X amid AI-altered images row. The Guardian.
Why ‘walkaway wives’ are leading the charge in midlife divorce. Independent.
GP faked appointments to fit in school pick-up. BBC News.
🫱🏻🫲🏻 Dates for your diary
Book your calendar for events and campaigns happening in your area:
GM4Women2028 monthly community meeting – On Tuesday 3rd February from 1.00pm to 2.00pm online via Google Meet, let’s collaborate and build a more gender-equal future together. Attend meeting.
8th Annual Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard Data Reveal & Celebration – Attend GM4Women2028’s flagship event on Friday 6th February from midday to 2.00pm to discover the latest statistics spanning education, employment, safety, participation, and culture and active lives. Register on Eventbrite.
Stockport Race & Culture Awards 2026 – On Friday 6th February at Stockport Town Hall, celebrate the contributions of individuals and organisations by attending the annual Stockport Race & Culture Awards ceremony. Book your place.
Women Against The Far Right launch event – Taking place on Saturday 7th February, 2.00pm to 4.30pm, Central Hall, Manchester, this open-to-all event showcases speakers, music and poetry, building a united response to the rise of misogyny and scapegoating. Get your ticket on Eventbrite.
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills – On Saturday 21st February, 11.00am to 1.00pm, at the Castlefield Hotel in Manchester, take part in a masterclass on communicating with clarity, confidence and credibility in any room. Sign up on Eventbrite.
Make a Difference International Women's Day celebrations – Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women with Make a Difference on Sunday 8th March, 11.00am to 4.00pm, Stockroom in Stockport. Learn more.
Make a Difference Community Awards – Happening on Friday 13th March, 10.00am to 2.00pm, at Loft Social in Stockport, Make a Difference's award ceremony recognises women who've done incredible community work at a grassroots level. The nomination deadline is 15th February and the Community Awards take place on 13th March. Find out more.
Together Against The Far Right march – In London on Saturday 28th March, you’re invited to participate in a national demonstration aimed at bringing together communities in love, hope and unity and against the far right – to reject narratives of division and racism. Find out more.
👩🏻🏫 Free training on women and gambling-related harms from GamCare
GamCare is the leading provider of information and support for those affected by gambling harm, either through their own gambling or someone else's. Its Women's Pathway Programme offers free online training for practitioners working directly with women to feel more confident in identifying gambling-related harms, as well as knowing how to respond and signpost for support.
Current training offers include:
Women and Gambling-Related Harms CPD-accredited training (2 hours)
Women, Domestic Abuse and Gambling-Related Harms CPD- accredited training (2 hours)
Exploring Lived Experience of Gambling-Related Harms (1 hour)
If you’re interested in joining an open training or arranging a training date for you and your colleagues, please contact: georgia.huntvogel@gamcare.org.uk.
Worried about your or someone else’s gambling? GamCare’s 24/7 helpline provides a safe, confidential space to discuss support options. Call 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now.
📱 VoiceIn health research mobile app
A new mobile app, called VoiceIn, has been designed to make it easier for people to add their voice to health research. It's co-designed with and by young people, and allows you to contribute to research ideas in a quick and simple way.
With the VoiceIn app you can:
Discover studies that match your personal health interests
Shape the future of health research and amplify your voice
Provide quick feedback on research ideas and have your say
Get notifications and stay updated on ongoing projects
The mobile app is free and available to everybody aged 16+ and based in the UK on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
VoiceIn is led by the University of Manchester, funded by the UKRI Medical Research Council and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester.
Learn more at https://voicein.org or contact the team at voicein@manchester.ac.uk.
❤️ Supporting women to build confidence, wellbeing and hope by Feel Good Futures CIC
Feel Good Futures CIC is a new Stockport-based Community Interest Company (CIC) supporting women across Greater Manchester to feel better about their futures. Founded by Paul Cosgrove and Emma Hurt, the CIC builds on nearly a decade of education and community work through Feel Good Futures Training, recognising that qualifications alone are not always enough without confidence, wellbeing and meaningful support.
The service offers a holistic mix of skills training, pastoral and career support, including mental health triage, employment coaching, wellbeing activities, practical support and community connections. At its heart is a safe, trauma-aware space where women are supported as whole people – whether they're returning to education, changing direction or rebuilding after a difficult period – so they can move forward with dignity, opportunity and a future that genuinely feels good.
Learn more by visiting https://feelgoodfuturescic.com/.
💬 Join the conversation
What’s brewing where you are? Share your events, campaigns, projects or reflections with us at info@gm4women2028.org. Your story could feature in the next Equality Brew and help fuel the growing movement for gender equality across Greater Manchester.
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