Oct 25: Equality Brew ☕ – monthly blend of voices, ideas and updates for change
- Greater Manchester For Women 2028
- Oct 2
- 4 min read
Our first monthly blog all about gender equality in Greater Manchester launched in September, and we were delighted with the positive response from the GM4Women2028 community. It marked the start of a new way for us to share what’s happening across the city region – from important policy updates to inspiring events to stories of progress on the road to equality.
Now, we’re back with the second instalment of Equality Brew, bringing together another round-up of news, opportunities and insights from across Greater Manchester. Think of it as your quick monthly digest of everything you need to know, all in one place.
So, pop the kettle on, take five and enjoy catching up with your October edition. And if you missed the inaugural Equality Brew, you can find it here.
📢 What we’ve been talking about
Catch up on the content we’ve shared recently on our blog pages:
👀 What’s caught our attention
The biggest headlines and announcements that’ve caught our eye (and ear) include:
Support a Film on Alcohol, Suicide and DVA – The Certain Curtain Theatre Company are fundraising to film its original play, ‘The Knot’, which explores the disintegration of a family under the burden of domestic abuse. Back the project.
Southall Black Sisters funding cut petition – Life-saving domestic abuse refuge to migrants is being subjected to a funding cut. To show your support and get behind the campaign for sustainable, ring-fenced funding for ALL victim-survivors, please sign this petition.
Think Change ‘From Suffragettes to Palestine Action’ podcast – In episode 81, subtitled ‘Who defines legitimate protest?’, Helen Pankhurst CBE examines the contested politics of protest through history – alongside Sacha Deshmukh and Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou, and chaired by Sara Pantuliano. Catch up here.
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance podcast – A new six-part podcast telling the story of Viraj Mendis, a Sri Lankan man who took sanctuary at Ascension Church in Hulme for 760 days in the 1980s. Watch trailer and download episodes.
🫱🏻🫲🏻 Must-attend events
Mark your diaries for these upcoming dates on the gender equality calendar:
Femonomics: Using Data to Improve Women’s Lives – Located at Arches London Bridge on Monday 6th October from 7.00pm to 9.30pm, Corinne Low speaks to the host of The Guilty Feminist podcast about how women can use data to reclaim their time. Read more and buy tickets.
GM4Women2028 monthly community meeting – Happening on Tuesday 7th October from 1.00pm to 2.00pm online via Microsoft Teams, connect with us and others across the wider community. Attend for free.
FREE cooking sessions at the Trust House in Bury – Cracking Good Food are cooking up a storm with free cooking demonstrations throughout October, on 7th, 14th and 21st, from 10.30am to 1
2.30pm. Book your free slot by emailing ellie@crackinggoodfood.org.
University of Manchester’s 40th Annual International Peace Lecture – Taking place on Wednesday 8th October, 3.00pm to 5.30pm at Roscoe Theatre B at the University of Manchester, with Madeleine Rees OBE, Secretary General of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, as guest speaker, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and possibilities for global peace. Register via Eventbrite.
Women and Girls in Movement, Sport and Physical Activity – Hosted on Thursday 9th October, 1.00pm to 3.00pm, online, this two-hour free event by Merseyside Sports Partnership and Greater Manchester Moving is about tackling barriers women and girls face in being active. Register for free.
From AI to Equality: What the Digital Future Holds for Young Women – On Wednesday 15th October, 6.00pm to 7.00pm, online, published author of ‘AI – The New Age of Sexism’ and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, Laura Bates, is in conversation with Inspiring Girls about the next generation in a world transformed by AI, technology and social change. Book your ticket.
Women on Boards autumn event – Taking place on Tuesday 4th November from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Squire Patton Boggs office in Manchester, this event titled ‘Beyond the Job Title: Why Board Roles Matter at Every Career Stage’ explores how board positions elevate your strategic thinking, leadership, profile and network. Register here.
50:50 Parliament’s Ask Her To Stand campaign – On Friday 21st November, women are invited to step forward and say, “Yes, I’m ready to stand”. This is an annual campaign to amplify women’s voices and open the doors to leadership. To help change politics for good, read all about it and take part.
Greater Manchester Good Employment Week – With a kick off event on Monday 24th November, this week-long series comprises events organised by the Charter Unit and its supporters. Find out more and get involved.
💬 Join the conversation
Want to share your story, opinion or project? We’d love to feature more voices from across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. Drop us a line at info@gm4women2028.org to take part in next month’s blog.
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