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Jul 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change



In this new edition of Equality Brew, we've gathered together updates from GM4Women2028, upcoming events, opportunities to get involved and a selection of news stories that have sparked discussion. So, whether you're looking for inspiration, information or ways to take action, pour yourself a brew and explore what's been happening within our growing community.



📢 What have we been talking about recently?


Browse some of the latest blogs on our website:


  • Connect with our community this July. Read blog.

  • Shared commitment to safety brings Defence Composites and GM4Women2028 together for Dialogue, Deeds & Determination. Read blog.

  • Register now for July’s Dialogue, Deeds & Determination in Rochdale. Read blog.

  • Win tickets to the SYLVIA musical and support gender equality. Read blog.

  • Jun 26: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change. Read blog.



📍 Registered for Dialogue, Deeds & Determination this Saturday?


Our annual Dialogue, Deeds & Determination gathering takes place this Saturday in Rochdale. It's a day of conversation, connection and action as we explore the gender equality’s challenges and opportunities in our city region. This is now a sold out event. If you're interested in attending and haven't yet registered, a waitlist is in operation on Eventbrite:


📅 Saturday 4th July

📍 Rochdale Library


Already registered and keen on volunteering? This event is powered by a dedicated team of volunteers who help create a successful experience for everyone involved. Whether you can spare a few hours the day before or on the day itself, your support would make a real difference. Please sign up to volunteer here.



🎭 Why not enter our SYLVIA musical prize draw to win two tickets?


We're excited to launch our new SYLVIA musical prize draw, offering one lucky winner the chance to receive two tickets (worth £108 in total) to see the acclaimed production SYLVIA at the Lowry Theatre in October.


For only £5 per entry, you can experience this powerful retelling of Sylvia Pankhurst's life while helping fund our work to create a better, safer, fairer and more equal Greater Manchester for women and girls.


Entries are open until 30th September, so don't miss our on being part of Sylvia's story both on stage and beyond:


📅 Tuesday 20th October

📍 Lowry Theatre, Salford, Manchester



🗓️ Have you logged these dates in your diary?


Check your calendar to attend events happening in July:


  • Cultural Networking Event – Being held on Thursday 2nd July from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at Victoria Baths in Manchester, gather with cultural organisations, and University of Manchester students and lecturers to build connections across Manchester’s cultural, heritage, creative and community sectors. Refreshments are provided. Reserve a space.

  • GM4Women2028's Dialogue, Deeds & Determination – As mentioned above, our annual in-person event is this Saturday 4th July, 10.30am to 4.00pm, Rochdale Library. Join our waitlist to play a role in the progression of women's rights by helping turn collected data into action. Sign up for our waitlist.

  • Remembering Ellen Strange – A free event on Saturday 4th July is the annual memorial to remember all those affected by domestic abuse. Beginning at Emmanuel Church in Holcombe, the service is followed by a 9 kilometre walk. Stalls, entertainment and crafts are provided at the church. For information and booking, please email angelag@endeavourproject.org.uk.

  • Roots of Resistance: Rosa Grindon & memoirs from the Shakespearean Garden – From 10.00am to 4.00pm on Tuesday 7th July, at the Birch Community Centre in Manchester, this event explores the intersection of feminism, public green spaces, and the role of plants in shaping memory and identity, combining a guided historical walk with a hands-on creative workshop. Grab your spot.

  • GM4Women2028’s monthly community meeting – On Tuesday 7th July from 1.00pm to 2.00pm, join us online via Google Meet to keep pushing the gender equality agenda. Attend meeting.

  • Handbags and Briefcases Working the Plan – This interactive workshop designed to help women business owners step back from the day-to-day, reflect honestly on where they are, and create a focused plan for the next six months. Join on Friday 10th July, 10.00am to 4.00pm, Worsley Old Hall. Buy tickets.

  • Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism – This online seminar by the Sylvia Pankhurst Network with Alison Phipps is on Thursday 14th July, 1.00pm to 2.15pm, via Teams. Based on her new book of the same title, Alison will explore how sexual violence and narratives of sexual threat intersect with racial capitalism, labour exploitation, social control and systems of power. Click here for tickets.

  • Northern Grit, Sporting Glory – Looking ahead to 25th September, Northern Grit, Sporting Glory brings together Olympic and Paralympic stars, business leaders and change makers to celebrate success, spark investment and show the world how Greater Manchester does women’s sport: with heart, grit and purpose. Email sport@mcractive.com for further details about the event at the Manchester Deansgate Hotel.



🌐 Keen to read more gender equality news from the web?


Here are a few news stories that have caught our eye:


  • Female builders finish work inside dream house. BBC News.

  • White working-class women are the lowest earners in Britain. The Telegraph.

  • 'We are using football as excuse for abuse'. BBC News.

  • Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'. BBC News.

  • GMCA's Annual Report for Gender Based Violence 2025. YouTube.

  • Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions. The Guardian.

  • Gender equality action plans are coming: how could businesses benefit from acting now? People Management.

  • Too few women in leadership? Try rewriting your job postings. Financial Times.

  • Fairness is good for us all. Disability Rights UK.

  • Family courts show ‘widespread’ gender bias and victim-blaming, report finds. The Guardian.

  • Why the Men’s World Cup 2026 is a gender equality opportunity. UN Women.

  • Paper: proper AI adoption can help advance women’s careers. University of Cambridge.

  • ‘Trad wives’ are a myth as women always worked. The Telegraph.

  • How gender equality relies on the rule of law. European Institute for Gender Equality.

  • How to talk to teens about the manosphere: a guide for parents and caregivers. UN Women.

  • Datanomics: Women see limited gains in top jobs as pay gaps persist. Business Standard.



❤️ Support Greater Manchester’s cancer screening


Answer Cancer’s Bee Seen, Get Screened pledge is a free initiative encouraging organisations to create supportive workplaces where employees can attend vital cancer screening appointments. Early diagnosis saves lives, yet screening uptake in Greater Manchester remains below the national average, with many people citing work commitments as a barrier to attending appointments.


By signing the pledge, organisations commit to supporting staff to attend screening appointments, raising awareness of cancer screening, and promoting a culture that prioritises health and wellbeing. More than 190 organisations across Greater Manchester have already joined the movement, supporting over 146,000 employees. Find out more on the website, drop an email to emily.lambert@vsnw.org.uk for a quick chat and sign the pledge. Thank you for considering this important initiative.



💙 MACS fundraising challenge supports women and girls at risk


On 11th July, Male Allies Challenging Sexism (MACS) founders Chris and Björn will be taking part in the Morecambe Cross Bay Walk to raise funds for One Woman At A Time (OWAAT), a charity that supports women and girls affected by forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and domestic abuse.


The MACS team is aiming to raise £200 in addition to the event booking fee, with funds helping to provide practical support and opportunities for women and girls, including access to refuge accommodation, education, reusable sanitary wear and skills training.


Supporters can contribute directly to OWAAT or donate through MACS, with all funds raised going towards the charity’s work. If you'd like to support the fundraiser or find out more about OWAAT and the impact of its programmes, please visit the charity’s website and learn more about the women whose lives have been transformed through its support.



💬 Want to feature in next month’s Equality Brew?


Equality Brew exists to connect people, celebrate progress and spotlight the work taking place to advance gender equality in Greater Manchester.


If you're involved in an event, project, campaign, research initiative or community activity that aligns with our mission, we'd be delighted to hear from you. By sharing your news and ideas, we can inspire others, strengthen collaboration and help drive meaningful change.


To submit content for consideration in a future edition, please contact us at info@gm4women2028.org.

 
 
 
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