Campaign for Gender Balance

It's easy to agree that there are too few women MPs (just 1 in 5 overall, and only 1 in 7 among Lib Dem MPs), but if you want to change that, what can you do?

The Campaign for Gender Balance brings together people in the Lib Dems who want to make a difference. Whether you are a man or a woman, we need your help. Sign up to receive updates from us (see below) and support our work. Encourage women you know who would be good candidates to bite the bullet and go for it - and let us know about them so we can offer support every step of the way.

If you are a woman thinking about your next steps in politics, get in touch with us and we will talk you through the processes, giving advice, training and practical help. We can increase women's representation - with your help.

Ros Gordon

Chair, Campaign for Gender Balance

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"CGB runs excellent training sessions at federal conference. Provided by CGB trainers, MPs and their campaign organisers, the training is an inspiring and valuable complement to conference training provided by the campaigns department" "The Campaign for GenderBalance weekend really made a huge difference to me in terms of understanding the challenge ahead, knowing what support I would receive, making a lot of useful contacts and friends and above all being encouraged to go for it. It was invaluable!" "I learnt quickly that CGB is a support mechanism, not a feminist faction. It's about having someone there to ask the right questions. Being in a group of like-minded people can bring out the best in you. CGB support and mentoring has helped me to get where I am, and to be happier about who I am" "I found the training weekend informative and supportive - it has given me even greater confidence in my role as PPC"

Internation Women's Day

Mon 8th Mar 2010

Today is International Women's Day.

Spring Conference Training Events

Tue 9th Feb 2010

We will be running various Training Events on the 13th March 2010, at the Spring Conference, in Birmingham.

Newly Selected PPC's

Mon 1st Feb 2010

Congratulations to the following women, who have recently become PPCs:

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A campaign to mark 90 years since women were given the right to vote