International Women’s Day is a focal point in the women’s rights movement. First organised by the Socialist Party of America, and first formally recognised in the Soviet Union, the day originally centred the experiences of working women. Today, the scope of IWD is much, much broader, and gives focus to female empowerment in every area […]
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12 petitions to support this International Women’s Day
Written by Nick Mitchell · March 8, 2024 2:32 pm -
5 petitions on Change.org that led to important victories in 2023
People in the UK turn to Change.org every day when they encounter injustice or feel that their voice isn’t being heard — and they can secure major victories for their campaigns through the weight of public support. In 2023 there were several major wins for UK-based campaigners on the platform. These are just some of […]
Written by Nick Mitchell · December 23, 2023 3:04 pm -
Change.org Press Release: Thousands of small UK businesses still “falling through the gaps” in government support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 3 APRIL 2020 Thousands of small UK businesses still “falling through the gaps” in government support Pressure is growing on Chancellor Rishi Sunak for support for small limited companies, as it’s emerged they will still not be eligible for the government’s financial support. Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · April 3, 2020 9:20 am -
5 mums to support this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day is going to look different for all of us. So take a break from coronavirus news to help these inspiring mums doing everything they can to campaign for their children. 1. Stop Denying Patients Access to Medical Cannabis on the NHSHannah Deacon recently won her battle for her son Alfie, who has […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · March 22, 2020 12:05 pm -
5 feminist petitions to sign this International Women’s Day
According to petition platform change.org, although men start more petitions, women under 35 win the most. So here are five petitions being run by women that you should sign to help make the world a better place for women and girls: 1. Make street harassment a criminal offenceMaya, 20, and her sister Gemma, 15, are […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · March 8, 2020 11:24 am -
Press release: Budget to scrap tampon tax
In a victory for tampon tax campaigner Laura Coryton, the Government will scrap the “luxury” tax on women’s sanitary products in its first budget after leaving the EU. The tampon tax will finally be scrapped from the start of next year, the Chancellor is expected to announce in next week’s budget. It’s a cause for […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · March 6, 2020 10:33 pm -
Thank you for the support!
Thank you so much for wanting to send your Christmas message for the NHS as part of the ‘Hands off our NHS’ petition. Please send your Christmas Cards or letters to: Hands off our NHS Suite 23372 Old StreetLondon EC1V 9LT Not sure what to write? No pressure – we just want to hear from […]
Written by Change.org · December 16, 2019 1:06 pm -
The People-Power Index: Methodology
We’ve used ten data sources to measure an MP’s openness and responsiveness to their constituents over the last Parliament (2017-2019). The Index should be viewed as a health check of how Parliament is working and how our MPs are listening to, and engaging with, us – their voters. All mentions of “MPs” refer to Members […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · December 2, 2019 5:35 pm -
Press release: UK’s first People-Power Index reveals best MPs
Press Release from Change.org *** EMBARGO 00.01am Wednesday 4 December 2019*** The UK’s first People-Power Index informs voters about how “people-powered” their last MP was. The ranking, from Change.org, reveals the top MPs who listened to, and engaged with, their constituents over the last two years. The Top 20 MPs 1 Wayne David Caerphilly Labour […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · December 2, 2019 5:05 pm -
The People-Power Index: How did your MP score?
There’s another General Election happening, with candidates up and down the country vying for you to give them a job. But unlike most vacancies , there’s no job description for being an MP. So when we’re looking at candidates to see who’s best for the job, how are we judging what a “good” MP looks […]
Written by Pascale Frazer-Carroll · December 2, 2019 5:00 pm