Women’s Equality Week | International Women’s Day (Motion)

Objectives

The goal of Women’s Equality Week, linked to International Women’s Day, is to promote gender equality, celebrate women’s achievements, and address structural and cultural barriers affecting women students. Delivered through a Students’ Union motion, the initiative aims to embed long-term commitment to equality rather than a one-off campaign.

Planned Actions

Campaign Framework: Develop a week-long framework of awareness, education, and celebration aligned with International Women’s Day.

Student Voice: Ensure women students’ experiences and priorities inform the motion and associated activity.

Cross-SU Collaboration: Work with relevant officers, societies, and services to shape delivery.

Measures of Success

Engagement and Awareness: Student engagement with Women’s Equality Week activity.

Long-Term Impact: Clear actions and commitments embedded beyond the campaign period.

Progress to Date – Early Development (End of Term 1)

• Initial scoping underway for a Women’s Equality Week framework.

• Conversations beginning around collaboration and delivery.

Progress to Date – Completed (Semester 2 - Winter Term)

A week-long online campaign was delivered across Students’ Union platforms to mark International Women’s Day. Daily Instagram posts were shared throughout the week, highlighting key facts, themes, and issues relating to women’s equality, alongside content celebrating women’s achievements.

The campaign successfully increased awareness and engagement, establishing a strong foundation for future Women’s Equality Week activity.