Getting involved in politics is exciting, but let’s be honest—it’s also demanding. If you’re a woman stepping into the political world, you’re likely juggling multiple responsibilities, facing extra scrutiny, and wondering how to keep going without burning out. You deserve the chance to thrive, not just survive, in politics.

We’ve launched Be A Councillor 2025! Come and join one or more of our events and learn what it takes to stand to Be A Councillor. Hear from current councillors, those that have already done it and learn about the steps you can take to consider standing in future elections.

On March 5th, the Senedd was buzzing with energy, passion, and a shared vision for the future as we hosted Inspire Her 2025. This event, created in collaboration with the Senedd Women’s Caucus, was not just about politics, it was about possibility!  

International Women's Day takes place on Saturday 8^th March. #Accelerate Action is our theme but what does this mean? Hurry… hasten… quicken… but what does this mean for me, as a Dumfries and Galloway Local Councillor? 

Cllr Siobhan Paterson shares what life is like as a councillor, why we need more women in politics and what barriers have prevented equal representation to date, and her experience running a recent ‘First Step to Stand’ workshop in Falkirk to encourage other women to put themselves forward.

Professor Khusheed Wadia led a deep listening research project that spoke to councillors across the country, mapping the barriers and systematic change needed for women from minoritised communities.

Mollie, our project officer, talks about life with Elect Her …she’ll be missed but a Masters beckons and we are excited to see what she does next. Read more about what Mollie was thrown into at Elect Her, bingo brilliance and all!

Elect Her were so excited to play a small part in inspiring the Next Gen of Leaders - we attended the Next Gen Conference organised by the My Life My Say team! Thank you for having us and a huge thank you to Sharon Gaffka and Amber Rudd for being part of the conversation.

Kirsty joined Elect Her from university and supports our work in Scotland. Here she writes about how she helped inspire the future! Kirsty and other colleagues ran two workshops helping women who were just thinking about being an MSP to putting their selection papers in…

Inspiring women is why I joined Elect Her - driving gender parity in Welsh democracy is absolutely why I’m here! Annmarie Brown, our Welsh Programme Co-ordinator, tells us more about her first events for Elect Her and why she is excited for more in 2025.

A Week in the Life of... Katie McSherry, our Programme Manager, she is often asked what her job entails, so in the spirit of demystifying life for women in and around politics, here's a snapshot of what her last week was like...

In the past 8 years over 9,000 women 💥 have accessed our resources and community. We’ve supported 459 women to stand for elected office, 199 of whom have won their elections!

All incredible women, all making democracy possible…

Emma was a Green Party Parliamentary Candidate at the snap General Election in 2024 for the new constituency of Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. Emma has lived in Suffolk for over forty years. She initially trained and worked as an economist, but more recently has established a reputation as an environmental artist. Emma is also a local school governor.

Eleanor is a History and Politics student from the University of Sheffield. While she does spend lots of her time playing sports such as basketball, she is even more eager to explore the world of politics. Eleanor has been politically active throughout her school years and at university, spending lots of her time canvassing, volunteering and being a part of Sheffield's Politics Society.

Katie has spent over a decade campaigning for social justice and supporting underrepresented communities to call for change. She joined our team following her work with Activate, which she grew from an idea into an organisation. Katie served on the board of directors for Amnesty International UK for 6 years. She was a UK NGO delegate to the 63rd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Kanika Phillip writes about the discrimination female politicians face in UK politics.

Katie has spent over a decade campaigning for social justice and supporting underrepresented communities to call for change. She joined our team following her work with Activate, which she grew from an idea into an organisation. Katie served on the board of directors for Amnesty International UK for 6 years. She was a UK NGO delegate to the 63rd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Eleanor is a History and Politics student from the University of Sheffield. While she does spend lots of her time playing sports such as basketball, she is even more eager to explore the world of politics. Eleanor has been politically active throughout her school years and at university, spending lots of her time canvassing, volunteering and being a part of Sheffield's Politics Society.

Kanika Phillip writes about the discrimination female politicians face in UK politics.

Maggie McTernan, programme co-ordinator of Elect Her, writes about the courage of women in public life who speak out about sexual harassment and assault, in light of the experience of Jenni Hermoso, Spanish World Cup winner.