Earlier this week we
celebrated International Women’s Day, and in the year that marks the centenary
of the passing of the Representation of the People Act which gave the first
women the right to vote and ninety years since all men and women over 21 were
able to vote, I am supporting Parliament’s EqualiTeas. EqualiTeas (18th
June-2nd July) aim to encourage people to share, debate and
celebrate what equality means to them over a cup of tea. Historically, tea
parties were hotbeds of political activism as they were one of the few ways
women could meet without men to discuss and plan. The leading suffrage
organisations used tea parties as central elements in their campaigning to
increase awareness, discuss tactics and raise money. These events are a fantastic
idea to bring people together to reflect on how far we share our ideas on how
we can create an even more equal society.
By registering an event
on the EqualiTeas website, you will receive a free pack of resources. I
encourage you to get involved and celebrate what equality means to you.
