Invitation to London Feminist Network Feminar on WBG/Fawcett’s Budget Challenge – 5th October 2010
LFN is holding a ‘Women and the economy’ feminar (feminist seminar!) featuring presentations from the Women’s Budget Group and the Fawcett Society.
Speakers:
* Janet Veitch, Deputy Chair, Women’s Budget Group
* Daisy Sands, Policy and Campaigns Officer, Fawcett Society.
Feminar Outline:
An analysis of the Coalition Government’s budget carried out by the Women’s Budget Group demonstrated that 72% of the spending cuts will be met from women’s income, as opposed to 28% from men’s. The Fawcett Society is seeking a Judicial Review of this budget, as the Government is under a legal obligation to carry out a Gender Equality Impact Assessment of major policies: despite repeated requests, the Treasury has provided no evidence that such an assessment took place.
We are delighted to welcome Janet Veitch (WBG) and Daisy Sands (Fawcett Society) as speakers at this feminar. Janet will speak about the work of the Women’s Budget Group, with a particular emphasis on their recent Gender Impact Assessment of the Budget; Daisy will speak about Fawcett’s legal challenge to the Budget and how women can support their campaign. Following the presentations, there will be time for questions and discussion.This feminar is particularly timely given the Comprehensive Spending Review which will be published on 20th October.
Where:
* Tindlemanor, 52-54 Featherstone Street, EC1Y 8RT
* Nearest tube: Old Street
When:
* 6.30pm to 8pm, Tuesday 5th October (followed by LFN meeting, 8 – 8.30pm).
Childcare:
* Women with children are very welcome to this event. There is a room adjacent to the meeting room where older children can read or do colouring, or where parents / carers can look after babies and small children.
Access:
* The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Refreshments:
* Light refreshments will be available.
How Much:
* We will be asking for suggested donations towards venue costs etc of £2 to £5, please feel free to give what you can.
RSVP:
* Please email Ellen to book a place: ejf.correspondence@gmail.com
NB: This is a women-only event.
