One Million Women and Girls campaign

17/06/2026

Whether you're already part of the movement or are just discovering our work, we'd love to stay in touch.

Follow across our social media channels for updates on Become the Bridge, upcoming events, research, community conversations and opportunities to get involved.

Every follow, share and conversation helps us reach more people. You can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Let's connect!..

16/06/2026

We felt it would be wrong not to acknowledge that today, 16 June 2026, is the tenth anniversary of the murder of Jo Cox.

Jo Cox was the MP for Batley and Spen. She was a mother, daughter, sister and partner. She was a campaigner, activist and humanitarian. She had worked for most of her life in overseas aid working politics before becoming an MP in 2015. She was a former Chair of the Labour Women’s Network. She fought for the rights of women and children, directing the Maternal Mortality Campaign with Sarah Brown.

Jo is also remembered for speaking out against division in her first speech in the House of Commons “We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than that which divides us”.

At a time when division and hatred in UK society appears to be increasing, we would all do well to remember Jo’s wise words.

10/06/2026

What did 2026 elections tell us?

Progress Is Possible. Progress May Reverse. The Pipeline Remains Broken.

1. Wales shows that progress is possible.
2. Scotland reminds us that progress cannot be taken for granted.
3. England highlights a pipeline that remains stubbornly unequal...

The lesson? Representation is contingent, not guaranteed.

Our latest 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/2026elections

08/06/2026

The Mayor is holding an event this Wednesday on women’s safety on public transport, taking place on Wednesday 10 June from 6pm to 7pm at Whitley Bay Big Local (doors open from 5.30pm).

This is an opportunity to share experiences, raise concerns, and help shape future action to make public transport safer for women and girls across our region.

Tickets are free but you need to book your place on Eventbrite.

Join North East Mayor Kim McGuinness for a local conversation on transport issues affecting women and girls

09/05/2026

As the results come in, lots of us will be wondering what changes in the leadership of local councils might mean for our communities.

At One Million Women & Girls we want to thank all the candidates who participated in our debates and who signed up to our One Million Women & Girls pledge.

We look forward to continuing our mission to ensure women and girls are able to fully engage in the democratic process, have their voices heard and their needs met by local councils and other agencies that make decisions that shape women and girls’ lives every day.

07/05/2026

🗳️ Polls are closing soon

There’s still time to have your say in today’s local elections, but not for long! As long as you are in the queue by 10pm, your vote will still count.

If you haven’t voted yet, head to your polling station with your ID in the next two hours.

07/05/2026

VOTE VOTE VOTE!🗳️ Polling stations are open NOW until 10pm - have you voted yet?

This is your chance to choose who will make decisions that affect your daily life - and the lives of women and girls in your community.

Your vote is your say in the place where decisions feel closest to home. Local elections matter to women. They shape services, safety, and community life.

Your vote matters. Get down to your local polling station and don't forget to bring your photo ID with you.

It’s your voice. Your community. Your future.

07/05/2026

🗳️ Voting is now open

Polling stations are officially open and now’s the time to have your say.

Head to your polling station, bring valid ID, and make your vote count in today’s local elections. It only takes a few minutes, but the impact lasts much longer.

06/05/2026

🗳️ It’s almost time, local elections are tomorrow.

Tomorrow is your chance to have a say in the decisions that shape your community. From local services to education and housing, your vote has real impact.

Make sure you’re ready:

✔️ Check your polling station

✔️ Bring valid ID

✔️ Know your plan to vote

Every vote matters.

04/05/2026

Missed our debates or not sure who to vote for? You can re-watch the recordings for the 5 women and girls-focussed debates we held in Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and Newcastle via our website: www.onemillionwomenandgirls.org
or our youtube channel: www.youtube.com/

Candidates are the people standing for election to your local council. They want to be elected so they can make decisions about local services and policies which affect your daily life.

You can find out who your local candidates are for the elections on 7th May here:
www.whocanivotefor.co.uk

When you vote, you choose who will make decisions that affect your daily life - and the lives of women and girls in your community.

Your vote, and your voice, matters!