Campaigns and Public AffairsThe WI is a strong campaigning organisation, over the years we have campaigned on a wide range of issues that matter to women and their communities, including Equal Pay in 1942, Breast Cancer Screening in 1975, Aids in 1986 and the introduction of new legislation EU to reduce the threat of hazardous chemicals in everyday products in 2006. Today our campaigns range from climate change and food waste to ending violence against women.ResolutionsEvery year WI members put forward resolutions for discussion at the AGM in June. If passed, these then become mandates and form the basis of campaigning activities in the years ahead. For the first time this year every WI member was able to vote individually for the resolution of their choice from this year's shortlist, and food labelling proved a pressing issue across all Federations.Detailed results can be found here. Read more about this year's resolution here. Women and Climate ChangeThe NFWI is working with Oxfam GB and the Everyone Foundation on a three year development, gender and climate change educational campaign. Women Reaching Women aims to broaden awareness of these issues amongst WI members, their families and communities. Read more about all the projects we have been involved in concerning climate change and sustainability. SOS for Honey BeesEvery year WI members put forward resolutions for discussion at the AGM in June. If passed, these then become mandates and form the basis of campaigning activities in the years ahead. The Resolution for 2009 is: Honey Bees play a vital role in the pollination of food crops and in our environment. In view of concerns about the accelerating decline in the UK honey bee population, this meeting urges HM Government to increase funding for research into Bee Health. |
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