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Fabian Women’s Network

Purpose:

The Fabian Women's Network was launched by Cherie Blair in January 2005. It is part of the Fabian Society, leading progressive think tank. It aims to bring together women from across the public, private and voluntary sectors

• to create a thriving network for change
• to connect Fabian networks with Fabian Women Parliamentarians
• and provide new ways in which women can engage in topical policy debates

The Fabian Society has over 1800 women members, including over 70 women Members of Parliament, 15 Ministers and six Secretaries of State.

We hold bi-monthly policy and networking events.

Further information is available at http://www.fabianwomen.org

Activities:

Networking events;

Policy Consultations;

Campaigning on issues affecting women (e.g. our ‘Women and Pensions’ campaign);

Mentoring;

Bringing together women from different backgrounds to engage in policy debate

Region or specific community:

UK

Membership Criteria if any:

We ask members to join the Fabian Society but attendance at our events is open access.

Membership Fee if any:

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Contact Name:

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Contact Address:

See email below

Contact Phone:

07779 617055

Contact Mobile:

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Contact Email:

fabianwomen@fabian-society.org.uk

Contact Web:

http://www.fabianwomen.org

Funders if any:

Events are supported by a range of sponsors listed on our website.

Other Information:

The Fabian Women’s Network looks to build strong and collaborative links with other organisations representing the interests of women, both in the UK and abroad. Increasingly our programme involves working with women in other countries and we are keen to help promote positive initiatives to our membership.