90 voices, one goal: Watch our Reveal 2026 event video
- Greater Manchester For Women 2028
- 16 minutes ago
- 3 min read
In February, we welcomed 90 participants to our Pankhurst–Fawcett Scorecard Data Reveal & Celebration 2026 – an energising and thought-provoking online gathering that brought together voices from across Greater Manchester to reflect, connect and take action for gender equality.
If you couldn’t join us on the day, or would like to revisit the conversations, you can now watch the video recording here:
A collective effort, powerfully convened
The event was expertly chaired throughout by Claire-Marie Boggiano, who guided us through a rich and varied programme of data, discussion and creative contributions.
We began with a warm introduction from Sofia Higgins, Chair of our Trustee Board, who recognised the dedication of the many volunteers behind this work – our trustees, thematic leads and coordinators – whose commitment continues to drive the initiative forward.
Setting a powerful emotional tone, new trustee Nadia Ali delivered a moving poetry reading, reminding us of the human stories behind the data.
A shared purpose for Greater Manchester
A key moment came from Councillor Joanna Midgley, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, who reinforced the clear purpose of the day: to create a society where every woman and girl can thrive.
This vision echoed throughout the event, grounding our discussions in both ambition and accountability.
Campaigns, voices and momentum
We revisited our 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign from December 2025, which focused on the growing issue of digital violence. A powerful short film captured the gathering at Emmeline Pankhurst’s statue in Manchester, connecting today’s activism with the legacy of the suffrage movement.
A pre-recorded message from Kirith Entwistle MP further underlined the importance of sustaining this momentum – continuing the fight for equality and ending violence against women and girls.
The Scorecard: What the data tells us
At the heart of the event was the unveiling of the Pankhurst–Fawcett Scorecard, presenting high-level insights from data spanning 2018–2025.
We then heard detailed analysis across five key thematic areas:
Employment – Professor Jill Rubery
Safety – Dee Sheehan
Participation – Dr Rosie Shorrocks
Education – Marianthy Riga & Fernanda Tapia Birkner
Culture & Active Lives – Sarah Galligan & Niamh Carroll
These contributions brought the data to life – highlighting areas of progress while making clear where urgent action is still needed.
Collaboration and collective voice
Participants took part in thematic breakout sessions, exploring the findings in more depth and shaping practical “asks” for change.
These discussions were brought back to the wider group through engaging playback sessions facilitated by trustee Claire Pattison, ensuring that collective insights and priorities were shared across the room.
Creativity, support and looking ahead
The afternoon also made space for reflection and creativity. A standout moment was a beautiful performance by Lucy Bevan, who sang Lady Lady by Olivia Dean – a reminder of the importance of shaping lives on our own terms.
We were also grateful to hear from Lucy Wilson of Butterfly Data, our main event sponsor, who reaffirmed their commitment to supporting this work through both funding and data expertise.
Closing reflections
The event closed with reflections from Helen Pankhurst CBE, who captured the energy and urgency of the day, and Professor Francine Morris, who introduced the next steps through our legacy project.
Thank you
Reveal 2026 was not just a presentation of data – it was a demonstration of collective will. From speakers and contributors to the many participants who joined us online, this event showed that momentum is not only building, but strengthening.
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