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9 November 2022, Plenary

Short Debate: Free period products: The need to legislate to ensure that everyone who needs these products has access, wherever they live in Wales

… will be very pleased to hear about this debate today. Can I just thank Children in Wales, Women Connect First and Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales—they've all supported us in engaging with young people … and also all of those who we've met through schools, and, indeed, Women Connect First enabling us to meet particularly with black, Asian and minority ethnic women? So, finally, just to say, in terms of your call …

8 June 2021, Plenary

Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Respite and short breaks fund for unpaid carers

… awareness and transforming services for carers across Wales. I have been impressed by the project led by Women Connect First to support older black, Asian and minority ethnic women and carers during the pandemic. Like many third sector … organisations, Women Connect First swiftly adapted their model to reach out to unpaid carers, many of whom had not previously received care or support. Throughout the pandemic, we continued to work closely with unpaid carers and their representatives …

8 March 2022, Plenary

Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: International Women’s Day

… girls and others to deliver equality and social justice. We will do this with expert stakeholders, including Women Connect First, WEN Wales, BAWSO and many others, to engage communities across Wales, building upon relationships and trust, developed over …

1 March 2022, Plenary

Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Period Dignity

… out to them. And we actually did have a lot of sessions with Children in Wales, with Women Connect First, looking at the experiences of different people with different protected characteristics. We want to really ensure that …

1 March 2022, Plenary

Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Period Dignity

… that occur throughout their lives. I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to Children in Wales, Women Connect First, Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales and our period dignity round-table members for their ongoing advocacy …

15 November 2021, Equality and Social Justice Committee

Childcare and parental employment—evidence session 1

… sector, and it's something that has been discussed quite a bit by organisations such as Women Connect First, but several others as well. Part of what they actually do is to support women who have gone through …

15 November 2021, Equality and Social Justice Committee

Childcare and parental employment—evidence session 1

… have been included, and for some of the childcare provisions that are currently offered, for example, through Women Connect First, there is a big uptake for that support. But the reality is that we need to think about …