The 8th March 2021 was International Women’s day. This year we asked our followers to send us their selfies striking the ‘Choose To Challenge’ pose. We had a lot of lovely people show their support and solidarity! Search for the hashtags #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021 to see them all. Scroll below to see a few we posted on our own social media channels. Thank you to everyone who took part in our online event!
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Older women can offer perspectives on our current situations that none of our similar in age gal pals can!
‘I have gathered strength behind my years, I owned them, I earned them, I deserved them, I have a right to have them’ ~ Sally Field
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We are thankful to those who strive for a gender equal world.
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Did you know that collectively Sarah and Tracey have raised over one million pounds for the charities they lead in the past 3 years? Allowing the support of thousands of vulnerable people in Teesside to continue.
Women in leadership play an integral part in the success of charity sector services and the difference made to the lives of many – we MUST celebrate their achievements on days like today.
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Dawn started supporting women over half a decade ago – from what started as online support has now developed into the facilitation of a weekly support group and a one to one service for women of all backgrounds.
Dawn strives to support women struggling with their mental health on a daily basis. Thank you Dawn Smith
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‘Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on’ ~ Serena Williams
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‘A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman’ ~ Melinda Gates
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Andy works tirelessly to support women with a trans history in the local area, he also supports women who are fleeing persecution from their Home countries for being LGBT+
Thank you Andy.
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Kay supports women who are struggling with poor mental health and/or who are facing abuse at home and in the community. Thank you Kay!
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Did you know, Jack supported our women’s worker for over 5 years running a weekly women’s group supporting hundreds of women in Hartlepool struggling with their mental health.
Jack now continues his support for women’s well being in the work he delivers for young women in Teesside. Thanks Jack!
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