Welcome to the Women of West Yorkshire (WoWY) Network. We are an inclusive group. We bring women and allies together for support and advice. Our aim is to improve access in the workplace and careers.
Read on to learn how WoWY was founded and why. You’ll also find details about upcoming events and answers to common questions about the network.
Launched in October 2023, WoWY followed alongside the #JustDon’t campaign. This campaign aimed to tackle inappropriate male behaviour and everyday sexual harassment against women and girls. WoWY was also one of the Mayor of West Yorkshire's first-term pledges.
WoWY aims to support women and girls through a grassroots movement. It promotes positive, meaningful change. The network offers opportunities to connect and a safe space for sharing ideas and practices to drive change.
Want to join? We welcome anyone who supports our goals and ambitions.
Networks have been instrumental to my success. I have met some amazing people on my journey who have helped me to grow. To drive forward a West Yorkshire that works for all, it’s important to create a space where people can get together and discuss what matters to them, so we can identify problems and drive positive change. I look forward to meeting with this incredible group again, and if anyone would like to get involved, please reach out.
Fatima Khan-Shah
Mayor's Inclusivity Champion
When I was elected, I pledged to appoint an Inclusivity Champion for West Yorkshire and put women and girls at the heart of my priorities. I firmly believe that the diversity of our region is its biggest strength, and Fatima Khan-Shah is laser focused on helping me tackle inequalities of every kind across the region. This new Women of West Yorkshire Network will offer a vital source of support, information sharing, mentoring and solidarity to our women and girls, as we build a brighter region that works for all.
Tracy Brabin
Mayor of West Yorkshire
Having a forum like this for West Yorkshire will enable women and allies to create a supportive environment for learning, development, and collaboration for positive change locally. It will be invaluable. This is an opportunity for people to come together to share ideas, help each other to solve problems, voice the things they would like to change, and create opportunities for one another. I can’t wait to see the success of this new network.
Cathy Elliot
Chair of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
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