The Women’s Campaign will be attending Democracy Day in the atrium at Kedleston Road tomorrow. Not only will we be reminding you of the Equal Pay Day Campaign but we’ll also be asking the big question – come the Election 2010- What About Women? The General Election should be a time for women’s voices to be heard and at the centre of many of the debates we should find women’s rights. So in support of the newly launched Fawcett – What About Women Campaign we will be asking the same question tomorrow and I hope that as many of you will come along and have a chat about your views and maybe explore more reasons why you should make your vote count.
Fawcett will be asking political parties and their candidates – what about women? So they are calling for you to let them know what each party should take forward for women’s rights.
These are just a few of the key policy areas for women:
- The economy, tax and public spending
- Work and Family Life
- Crime and Justice
- Reforming politics and strengthening our democracy
- Culture and Media
- Equality and Human Rights
So let Fawcett know your thoughts and complete their survey today. As we begin the countdown to the General Election the political parties are vying for women’s votes, but are they doing enough to consider how their policies will affect women?
Take 5 minutes to complete the survey and let them know what you think!
I hope to see you at Democracy Day and please feel free to share your reviews and explore even more reasons to vote in the 2010 Elections!
Lu Samson studies Environmental Science and Environmental Management and is in her third year at the University of Derby. Previously in post as Ethics and Environment officer she has been involved with the Union, and writing for Dusted, for some time. 
