DigitalWomenUK

I am so delighted to be shortlisted. Congratulations to fellow shortlistees. It is an honour to be counted with you

3 years ago, for #IWD, we were set to launch a new programme in #Bristol. Then Covid hit. We regrouped with our host agency @WordsofColour. Now, in our 10th year, we will relaunch in June 2023. Thanks for your patience and sending positive vibes. @eldiadia

Join Joy Francis & #wellbeing practitioner and writing coach Patsy Isles at ‘Activate your creativity’, a creative wellbeing workshop at Bloomsbury Festival 2022. Save the date: 22nd Oct from 1-3pm Tickets: £10 | Spaces are limited Book here: bit.ly/3OgHpMf

#DWUK will be relaunched as part of Words of Colour on 25th May 2022, stay tuned...

Join award-winning filmmaker @VeeMack1 as she sits with talented author @TonyFairweathe3 to discuss his powerful new #debut #novel ‘Twenty-Eight Pounds Ten Shillings: A #WINDRUSH STORY’ When: 26th May, 7-8pm, online live stream Book here: bit.ly/3s2JdjQ

@WordsofColour relaunch, coming on Wednesday 18th May 2022. Get ready for #Change !

Head to @WardrobeTheatre with @KiotaPoc for a showcase of #artistic disciplines from #BPOC creatives. Hosted by @shaguftakiqbal & @koalakitt, expect a fantastic evening of performance followed by networking opportunities. - 30th March & 15th June 2022 thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/ki…

‘The Camera is Ours - Britain’s Women Documentary Makers’ is a @BFI season celebrating pioneering #womendocumentarists from the '30s onwards. Topics covered include war, police intimidation & #migrantexperiences. 📢2 for 1 tickets with the code CAMERA241 whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/article…

It is clear that reformation needs to happen in these companies to create environments that are supportive, productive and safe places for all workers, especially women and women of colour, to thrive in. It is time from them to #BreakTheBias. #IWD2022

If you are a tech worker, check out the #TechWorkerHandbook, a great resource sectioned into 4 guides labelled Media, Legal, Security & Stories, providing necessary safety & assistance to workers who become targets of their employers. techworkerhandbook.org

For International (Working) Women’s Day, we're focusing on the recent historic breakthroughs in labour organising & whistleblowing in the tech sector. Much of this is led by women & especially women of colour. We're using our platforms today to spotlight this important activity.

Wondering how to pivot your #career using your existing skills? The @WIJ_UK’s ‘Moving on from #Journalism’ event, 3rd March 2022 (7pm-8pm), is for you. Join @msjoyfrancis and 4 other panellists for tips carving out new path. 🗓 March 3rd, 6-7pm, Zoom eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-march…

🔸Don’t “jump on the bandwagon” with shallow initiatives. Users are great potential advocates, so offer meaningful support and transparent communication. Visit their website for a visual and written explanation of the listed key learnings and more! weareonetech.org/edi-policy-bri…

🔸Programmes attracted a wide range of participants with differing needs, this prompted the need for more appropriate measurements of impact.

A reminder to check out #DWUK’s Academic Partner Angela Martinez Dy and practitioner @weareonetech's ‘Key Recommendations for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in Tech.’