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The AWEF news and resources hub is a practical, regularly updated space where women, partners and supporters can find trusted information, community updates, opportunities and learning.

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Updates from across AWEF

Updates on AWEF programmes, partnerships, events, campaigns, research, funding successes, community activity and organisational developments.

14 October 2026

Top Countries Leading in Gender Equality

Gender equality is more than a goal. It is a foundation for a fair society. It empowers women and men equally. It opens doors to opportunities. It breaks down barriers. Today, I want to share insights about the top countries leading in gender equality. These nations set examples. They show what is possible when rights are respected and protected. Understanding where gender equality thrives helps us learn. It helps us push for change. It helps us support those still fighting for their rights....

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Events and opportunities

Ways to learn, contribute and connect

Upcoming workshops, community events, training, consultations, volunteering opportunities, leadership programmes, research participation and partner events.

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AWEF listening with Nottingham's African and Caribbean communities.
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Celebrating Black History Month.

Women’s voices and stories

Women as leaders, experts and community builders

Consented stories, reflections, interviews and lived-experience contributions that show women as leaders, experts, advocates and community builders, not simply as beneficiaries.

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Rights and practical information

Accessible information from trusted sources

Accessible information and links relating to employment, equality, housing, health, family support, safeguarding, education, migration support and other areas relevant to the community.

Trusted sources you can call now

  • Emergency

    If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot speak, listen to the operator and press 55 when prompted.

    Call 999
  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline

    Free, confidential support, 24 hours a day.

    Call 0808 2000 247Website
  • Police, non-emergency

    To report something that is not an emergency.

    Call 101
  • NHS 111

    Urgent medical help when it is not life-threatening.

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Research and publications

Evidence, learning and collaboration

Research and publications from AWEF’s work will be published here as they become available.

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What will be published here

  • AWEF reports
  • Community research
  • Consultation findings
  • Impact publications
  • Learning briefs
  • Policy contributions
  • Collaborative research with universities and partners

AWEF @ 20 archive

Documenting two decades of AWEF history

A growing collection documenting two decades of AWEF history, including milestones, photographs, stories, founder and pioneer reflections, anniversary news, awards information and legacy activity.

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An AWEF community session, Nottingham, 2015.
Women seated and standing together in front of AWEF banners at a community session in 2015.
AWEF women together, 2015.

Resources for partners

Information for organisations working alongside AWEF

Referral information, partnership materials, downloadable organisational information, relevant policies, reports and resources for organisations working alongside AWEF.

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  5. Review older resources regularly so outdated information does not remain live.

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