Women 2020: Stories & Facts

Women’s movements have come a long way – but where on this path are we now? Come to our International Women’s Day event to hear stories from and facts about various aspects of women’s lives as they are today in this series of quickfire presentations by TMP members and friends. Organised in partnership with Not9to5.Confirmed topics and speakers: "Women's Leadership, Climate Change and Courage" - Lorna Slater, Homeward Bound / Orbital Marine Power Ltd / Scottish Greens"Sharing the Care" - Sam Pringle, Fathers Network Scotland"Women in Local Government" - Hannah Muirhead, LGiU"Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" - Martin Hayward, Equality & Human Rights Commission"Women and Wellbeing" - Angela Robertson, Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival / Good Thinking PR"5 Women Whose Campaigns Changed the World (but you may not have heard of)." - Simon Francis, Campaign Collective"The Future of Books is Feminist" - Mairi Oliver, Lighthouse BookshopCome one, come all – people of any sex and gender are welcome!PS. If you would like to attend and struggle with child care, there is the option of your wee one sitting in on the event. If this is relevant to you, please get in touch with us to discuss further by emailing anna@themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk Not9to5 draws on over two decades of experience of working outside of the 9-to-5 to help you change the way you work. Their innovative training and bespoke consultancy services have proven results. They utilise their expertise to enable organisational change, shift mindsets, learn new skills and gain practical tools, which ensure you have all you need to succeed within the changing nature of work. Find them on www.not9to5.co.uk

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Women’s movements have come a long way – but where on this path are we now? Come to our International Women’s Day event to hear stories from and facts about various aspects of women’s lives as they are today in this series of quickfire presentations by TMP members and friends. Organised in partnership with Not9to5.

Confirmed topics and speakers: 
  • "Women's Leadership, Climate Change and Courage" - Lorna Slater, Homeward Bound / Orbital Marine Power Ltd / Scottish Greens
  • "Sharing the Care" - Sam Pringle, Fathers Network Scotland
  • "Women in Local Government" - Hannah Muirhead, LGiU
  • "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" - Martin Hayward, Equality & Human Rights Commission
  • "Women and Wellbeing" - Angela Robertson, Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival / Good Thinking PR
  • "5 Women Whose Campaigns Changed the World (but you may not have heard of)." - Simon Francis, Campaign Collective
  • "The Future of Books is Feminist" - Mairi Oliver, Lighthouse Bookshop
Come one, come all – people of any sex and gender are welcome!

PS. If you would like to attend and struggle with child care, there is the option of your wee one sitting in on the event. If this is relevant to you, please get in touch with us to discuss further by emailing anna@themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk 

Not9to5 draws on over two decades of experience of working outside of the 9-to-5 to help you change the way you work. Their innovative training and bespoke consultancy services have proven results. They utilise their expertise to enable organisational change, shift mindsets, learn new skills and gain practical tools, which ensure you have all you need to succeed within the changing nature of work. Find them on www.not9to5.co.uk