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Women's Environmental Network is the only organisation in the UK working consistently for women and the environment. Our vision is of
- A world where women are aware of their ability to change the environment for the better and actively come together to do so.
Our strategic aims are:
- Empowering women to make positive environmental
change.
- Increasing awareness of women’s perspectives on environmental issues.
- Influencing decision-making to achieve environmental justice for women
Formed in 1988, it is a registered charity
funded by members, donations and grant support. Central
to WEN's approach is the belief that women have the right
to information to enable them to make fair choices. We also
believe a precautionary approach is healthiest for people
and the planet. We would encourage anyone who uses this
site to become a member or make a
donation so we can continue providing you with the information
you need to lead a healthy, planet-friendly lifestyle.
Matrons
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Trustees
- Staff
- Groups and
members
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History - We support -
Our
success - Our
aims
Matrons
We are very
proud of our six matrons: Maria Adebowale (since 2006),
Josephine Fairley (since 2006), Sandra Gidley MP (since
2005), Caroline Lucas MEP (since 2004), Penney Poyzer (since
2005) and Hayley Westenra (since 2007) who lend their name
and support to WEN. Like patrons, their role is largely
honorary and they are not involved in policy or campaign
planning, but they have achieved success in the environmental
field and are an inspiration to others. For more information
about our matrons click here.
Trustees
We
are guided and supported by an seven-strong team of trustees:
Susan Buckingham BA, MSc (Chair), Clair Hawkins, Judith Martin, Lucy McLynn, Zohra Moosa (Secretary), Catrin Stainer (Treasurer), Wendy Thomas. For more information
about our trustees click here.
Staff
The staff body comprises a team of 12,
mostly part-time, staff. On average there are three to five
volunteers at a time, helping run the WEN office and campaigns.
For more about WEN staff click here.
Groups
and members
WEN's members are its lifeblood and it has a network of
groups and local contacts around the UK, and a few abroad.
In February 2007 there were 40 groups providing a space
for like-minded women to meet, support each other in going
green and campaign on local issues of their choosing or
in support of WEN's national campaigns. Join WEN to be put
in touch with your nearest group.
History
In 2004 WEN celebrated its 15th anniversary
with a special event 'Global Footprints and Kitten Heels'.
For more on this event click
here. To read a brief history of WEN click
here.
Our
success
We have a record of being the first
to raise awareness on issues, especially those concerning
women's health and reproductive systems. We speak at national
and international conferences and are invited to respond
formally to government policy and proposed legislation.
For info on specific successes click
here.
We
support
WEN supports a variety of other organisations
and camaigns. For
further details on these click
here.
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