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Where did it all begin?

 The campaign was officially launched by Kezia Dugdale (Lothians MSP for Scottish Labour) and Alison Johnstone (Lothians MSP for the Scottish Green Party) in September 2014 and has been founded by life long feminist campaigners. We welcome the support of individuals from across political parties and none, because championing women's social justice is everyone's responsibility. 

We're not the first campaign for fair representation in Scotland. We stand on the shoulders of, and work with, formidable women who pushed the cause when a parliament in Scotland was first being considered.

Our wins so far:
  1. Four out of five party leaders pledging their support
  2. The official backing of Scotland on Sunday Newspaper
  3. A commitment from the Scottish Labour Party, The SNP and the Scottish Green Party to field at least 50% women candidates in the 2016 Scottish Parliament election
  4. Legislation for 50/50 boards being pursued in the 2016/17 Programme for Government

We have had many wins, but the campaign goes on until we have legislated candidate quotas ensuring fair representation for women. 

Our steering group

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Can you donate £10?

We work as a team of volunteers and a network across women's organisations in Scotland. All of our team generously give their time. As the campaign has grown, so has the demand. We want to be able to reach across Scotland and across the political landscape. To do that, we need you help. Can you donate to help us get to a 50/50 Scotland?
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Contact us

You can contact the campaign directly by emailing us or for press inquiries call Talat 07795575446 or Emma on 07889805790
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