Latest News and Guest Blogs
Here we will publish all our press releases and guest blogs
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Why I changed my mind - February 2018
Jo Swinson MP and Deputy Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on why she now supports Women 5050 and all women shortlists
Jo Swinson MP and Deputy Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on why she now supports Women 5050 and all women shortlists
Time is Overdue for Gender Equality - February 2018
Lesley Laird, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, gives us her views on the Time's Up campaign and what we need to change in politics
Lesley Laird, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, gives us her views on the Time's Up campaign and what we need to change in politics
One win out of three - January 2018
The Scottish Parliament passed the gender representation on public boards bill. Find out what that means and what needs to happen next.
The Scottish Parliament passed the gender representation on public boards bill. Find out what that means and what needs to happen next.
Parliamentary Reform - what's in it for women? - 29th June 2017
Reform is on the table in the Scottish Parliament, but the recommendations are far from a vision of gender equality.
Reform is on the table in the Scottish Parliament, but the recommendations are far from a vision of gender equality.
Where are the Women? - Our analysis of Scottish Local Elections - 5th April 2017
PRESS RELEASE - only 30% of candidates for local election are women - read more.
PRESS RELEASE - only 30% of candidates for local election are women - read more.
What Political Parties are Doing to Increase the Number of Women Candidates - 6th September 2016
Women 5050 has written to all political parties to ask what they are doing to increase the number of council candidates - here's what they had to say.
Women 5050 has written to all political parties to ask what they are doing to increase the number of council candidates - here's what they had to say.
The Tiresome Sexism in our Media - 4th July 2016
Chair and Co-Founder Talat Yaqoob, writes about how the media's portrayal of women is preventing women from entering politics
Chair and Co-Founder Talat Yaqoob, writes about how the media's portrayal of women is preventing women from entering politics
Meet the Women #4 - 6th June 2016
Meet Gillian Martin, new SNP MSP and read why she supports us
Meet Gillian Martin, new SNP MSP and read why she supports us
Meet the Women #3 - 2nd June 2016
Meet Monica Lennon, new Scottish Labour MSP and read why she support us
Meet Monica Lennon, new Scottish Labour MSP and read why she support us
Loaded Questions and Myths - blog - March 11th 2016
Following The Scotsman polling on quotas, we talk about how the media can help us bust myths and ask about true meritocracy.
Following The Scotsman polling on quotas, we talk about how the media can help us bust myths and ask about true meritocracy.
Women are worthy of an equal voice - Blog - February 8th 2016
Kirsty McCahill is a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament and last year presented a support for 5050 representation at the SYP conference. She writes about why we need more women at the top to change politics for the better.
Kirsty McCahill is a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament and last year presented a support for 5050 representation at the SYP conference. She writes about why we need more women at the top to change politics for the better.
Why I changed my mind - Blog - January 29th 2016
Hear from Anas, who changed his minds on quotas and why they are needed for real social justice
Hear from Anas, who changed his minds on quotas and why they are needed for real social justice
Busting Twitter Myths - Blog - December 11th 2015
The most repetitive complaints and myths about Women 5050 - all busted in an easy read!
The most repetitive complaints and myths about Women 5050 - all busted in an easy read!
Intersectional and Proud - Blog 25th November 2015
Chair and Co-Founder, Talat Yaqoob writes about why Women 5050 is a diverse campaign and how opening the doors to women means ALL women.
Chair and Co-Founder, Talat Yaqoob writes about why Women 5050 is a diverse campaign and how opening the doors to women means ALL women.
Press Release - Majority of MSPs Support Legislated Quotas
68 MSPs have now signed up to the campaign - read more.
68 MSPs have now signed up to the campaign - read more.
Conference Catch up - 13th November 2015
Catch up on all the slides, handouts and information from our hugely successful conference on the 12th of November
Catch up on all the slides, handouts and information from our hugely successful conference on the 12th of November
Guest Blog - November 6th 2015
Nadine Aisha Jassat, campaigner and writer, tells us about real representation and why it matters to have diversity that can help people see themselves in parliament.
Nadine Aisha Jassat, campaigner and writer, tells us about real representation and why it matters to have diversity that can help people see themselves in parliament.
Guest Blog - October 23rd 2015
Anni Donaldson, journalist, blogger, violence against women researcher, writes her thoughts on women's influence on policy making. Anni won the award for Best Article in the first Write to End VAW Awards in 2013.
Anni Donaldson, journalist, blogger, violence against women researcher, writes her thoughts on women's influence on policy making. Anni won the award for Best Article in the first Write to End VAW Awards in 2013.
Guest Blog - 2nd October 2014
Miriam Brett, activist, feminist and policy analyst for The Common Weal, talks to us about why we need more action on fair representation
Miriam Brett, activist, feminist and policy analyst for The Common Weal, talks to us about why we need more action on fair representation
Guest Blog - 21st September 2014
Gaby C talks to us about her experiences in a local by election campaign and how when women are believed in, they can flourish!
Gaby C talks to us about her experiences in a local by election campaign and how when women are believed in, they can flourish!
Guest Blog - 4th September 2015
Ann Henderson, STUC Assistant Secretary tells us about the long fight for 5050 and for fair representation of trade unions
Ann Henderson, STUC Assistant Secretary tells us about the long fight for 5050 and for fair representation of trade unions
Press Release - 2nd September 2015
Women 5050 welcomes, David Mundell MP confirmation that gender quotas will be devolved.
Women 5050 welcomes, David Mundell MP confirmation that gender quotas will be devolved.
Guest Blog - 28th August 2015
Alyson Laird was against quotas until her Masters degree, read about why she changed her mind.
Alyson Laird was against quotas until her Masters degree, read about why she changed her mind.
Guest Blog - 14th August 2015
Ellie Hutchinson talks to us about the Women's Equality Party and why politics matters.
Ellie Hutchinson talks to us about the Women's Equality Party and why politics matters.
Guest Blog - 31st July 2015
Siobhan Mathers tells us about what the Scottish Liberal Democrats need to do to become a more equal party
Siobhan Mathers tells us about what the Scottish Liberal Democrats need to do to become a more equal party
Guest Blog - 24th July 2015
Kate Dearden, supporter and Scottish Labour activist, tells us about why she backs the campaign.
Kate Dearden, supporter and Scottish Labour activist, tells us about why she backs the campaign.
Guest Blog - 17th July 2015
NUS Scotland's women's officer, Emily Beever, tells us why she backs the campaign for fair representation.
NUS Scotland's women's officer, Emily Beever, tells us why she backs the campaign for fair representation.
Guest Blog - 10th July 2015
Anna Crow, intersectional feminist campaigner, tells us why she supports the campaign and the importance of recognising non binary gender
Anna Crow, intersectional feminist campaigner, tells us why she supports the campaign and the importance of recognising non binary gender
Press Release - 7th July 2015
Women 5050's response to yesterday's vote on the Scotland Bill. Read more.
Women 5050's response to yesterday's vote on the Scotland Bill. Read more.
Press Release 6th July 2015
Today's debate on the Scotland Bill could change politics in Scotland for women. Read more.
Today's debate on the Scotland Bill could change politics in Scotland for women. Read more.
Guest Blog 3rd July 2015
Read from our three MSPs who lead our campaigning activities on the steering group - Kezia Dugdale, Alison Johnstone and Christina McKelvie.
Read from our three MSPs who lead our campaigning activities on the steering group - Kezia Dugdale, Alison Johnstone and Christina McKelvie.
Article - 2nd July 2015
Chair and Co-Founder, Talat Yaqoob, writes for the Evening News on how the Scotland Bill can deliver for women in politics
Chair and Co-Founder, Talat Yaqoob, writes for the Evening News on how the Scotland Bill can deliver for women in politics
Guest Blog - 26th June 2015
Kelly Parry, SNP activist, tells us about why she backs the campaign and why our parliaments need a gender balance change
Kelly Parry, SNP activist, tells us about why she backs the campaign and why our parliaments need a gender balance change
Article - 19th May 2015
Steering group members Meryl Kenny and Fiona McKay and Electoral Reform Scotland analyse the election results for women and explain why we need quotas to make equality happen.
Steering group members Meryl Kenny and Fiona McKay and Electoral Reform Scotland analyse the election results for women and explain why we need quotas to make equality happen.
Article - 18th May 2015
Chair and co-founder Talat Yaqoob about the increase of women politicians after the General Election and how the campaign saw an increase in sexism
Chair and co-founder Talat Yaqoob about the increase of women politicians after the General Election and how the campaign saw an increase in sexism
Article - 8th April 2015
Chair and co-founder Talat Yaqoob blogs for Huffington Post about why the campaign matters and women in the General Election
Chair and co-founder Talat Yaqoob blogs for Huffington Post about why the campaign matters and women in the General Election
Guest Blog - 23rd March 2015
Ellie Hutchinson, feminist, blogger and prevention worker at Scottish Women's Aid explains why she's a supporter
Ellie Hutchinson, feminist, blogger and prevention worker at Scottish Women's Aid explains why she's a supporter
Guest Blog - 20th March 2015
Nighet Nasim Riaz, PhD researcher and SNP activist, tells us why she is a supporter.
Nighet Nasim Riaz, PhD researcher and SNP activist, tells us why she is a supporter.
Article - 14th March 2015
We support One in Five - will you?
Read why we support the campaign for full participation of disabled people in politics
We support One in Five - will you?
Read why we support the campaign for full participation of disabled people in politics
Press Release - 25TH FEBRUARY
First Ministers Backs 5050 Campaign
BIG NEWS: First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon backs the campaign for a 50/50 Scotland.
First Ministers Backs 5050 Campaign
BIG NEWS: First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon backs the campaign for a 50/50 Scotland.
Article- 12TH JANUARY
Sister Solidarity for Fair Representation
Carolyn Leckie writes about her support for the campaign and Women For Independence backing Women 5050
Sister Solidarity for Fair Representation
Carolyn Leckie writes about her support for the campaign and Women For Independence backing Women 5050
Article- 9TH JANUARY 2015
Why I am a supporter
Monica Lennon, Councillor for South Lanarkshire, tells us about her support of Women 5050 and the experience of sexism in local politics
Why I am a supporter
Monica Lennon, Councillor for South Lanarkshire, tells us about her support of Women 5050 and the experience of sexism in local politics
Article - 7TH JANUARY 2015
Why I am a supporter
Sarah Beattie-Smith, Scottish Green Party activist, writes about why she is backing Women 5050
Why I am a supporter
Sarah Beattie-Smith, Scottish Green Party activist, writes about why she is backing Women 5050
Article - 28TH NOVEMBER
Are we a step closer?
Catch up on a very big week for the campaign and see the response from the First Minister
Are we a step closer?
Catch up on a very big week for the campaign and see the response from the First Minister
PRESS RELEASE: 26th November 2014 - IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
"Today’s legislative programme gender pledge"
Women 5050 welcomes the First Minister's inclusion of a gender equality pledge for public, private and third sector boards, but it must come from a gender equal parliament. Read the full release above.
"Today’s legislative programme gender pledge"
Women 5050 welcomes the First Minister's inclusion of a gender equality pledge for public, private and third sector boards, but it must come from a gender equal parliament. Read the full release above.
Article - 26TH November 2014 - Edinburgh Evening News
Talat Yaqoob writes about why we need quotas and how it is beyond time for fair representation and how the First Minister's support is due, the article first appears in Edinburgh Evening News.
Talat Yaqoob writes about why we need quotas and how it is beyond time for fair representation and how the First Minister's support is due, the article first appears in Edinburgh Evening News.
Press Release - 24th November 2014 - IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Release: A 50/50 cabinet is a great first step
A gender 50/50 cabinet is a great step for Scotland and welcomed, but we must push forward for quotas. Read the full release above.
Press Release: A 50/50 cabinet is a great first step
A gender 50/50 cabinet is a great step for Scotland and welcomed, but we must push forward for quotas. Read the full release above.
Guest Blog - 24TH November 2014
Vonnie Sandlan, NUS Scotland Women's Officer, writes about why she supports the campaign and why genera equality in representation matters. Read more here and support the campaign.
Vonnie Sandlan, NUS Scotland Women's Officer, writes about why she supports the campaign and why genera equality in representation matters. Read more here and support the campaign.
Article - 31ST October 2014
WOMEN 5050 has responded to the Smith Commission requesting devolution of means to legislate for quotas. Read the full response here
WOMEN 5050 has responded to the Smith Commission requesting devolution of means to legislate for quotas. Read the full response here
Press Release - 14TH October 2014
Angela Constance latest MSP to back Women 5050
Angela Constance is the latest MSP to back the campaign and push for gender equality in Scotland.
Angela Constance latest MSP to back Women 5050
Angela Constance is the latest MSP to back the campaign and push for gender equality in Scotland.