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We are delighted to see this progress. Since 2020 we have seen demand for our uniform scheme rise. We hope the new legislation will ensure schools adapt their uniforms to be affordable for everyone

The Education Minister, @paulgivan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by the Office of the Legislative Counsel. Once in law, the new School Uniforms Bill will require schools to place affordability at the centre of…

Education_NI's tweet image. The Education Minister, @paulgivan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by the Office of the Legislative Counsel. Once in law, the new School Uniforms Bill will require schools to place affordability at the centre of…


A much needed wellness day on Saturday as we visited East Erne Empowered Women Lisnaskea for a stress management workshop followed by lunch. Thank you to Mary for welcoming us, it was great to connect with the women from Ealu Dungannon who attended too

FocusDerry's tweet image. A much needed wellness day on Saturday as we visited East Erne Empowered Women Lisnaskea for a stress management workshop followed by lunch. Thank you to Mary for welcoming us, it was great to connect with the women from Ealu Dungannon who attended too

Lovely to attend the @Nexus_NI 40th anniversary event at their new Derry office at Rockmills. Our own Focus participant Jacqui Clancy is the coordinator of their new RESET programme here, best of luck with the excellent work you do!

FocusDerry's tweet image. Lovely to attend the  @Nexus_NI  40th anniversary event at their new Derry office at Rockmills. Our own Focus participant Jacqui Clancy is the coordinator of their new RESET programme here, best of luck with the excellent work you do!
FocusDerry's tweet image. Lovely to attend the  @Nexus_NI  40th anniversary event at their new Derry office at Rockmills. Our own Focus participant Jacqui Clancy is the coordinator of their new RESET programme here, best of luck with the excellent work you do!

Thank you to those who participated in our violence against women and girls workshop today. It's important women have spaces in our community to share their concerns and discuss ideas and actions to end male violence

FocusDerry's tweet image. Thank you  to those who participated in our violence against women and girls workshop today. It's important women have  spaces in our community to share their concerns and discuss ideas and actions to end male violence

Thanks to @bbcradioulster Evening Extra for inviting us to speak about the incidents of Violence Against Women & Girls locally. Urge everyone to attend upcoming events in the town to tackle the issue bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…


Halloween crafts today thanks to TEO funding under TBUC programme

FocusDerry's tweet image. Halloween crafts today thanks to TEO funding under TBUC programme

On Friday we had a stall at the fantastic Menopause & Me event at Guildhall organised by @BBHealthForum Interesting alks and lots of useful advice for women

FocusDerry's tweet image. On Friday we had a stall at the fantastic Menopause & Me event at Guildhall organised by @BBHealthForum Interesting alks and lots of useful advice for women
FocusDerry's tweet image. On Friday we had a stall at the fantastic Menopause & Me event at Guildhall organised by @BBHealthForum Interesting alks and lots of useful advice for women

Last week Focus members attended @dcsdcouncil Pathways out of Poverty event. Lots of organisations there and rich discussion on goals to work towards to improve our city. Our group attended as part of the @NIAntiPov lived experience advisory panel

FocusDerry's tweet image. Last week Focus members attended @dcsdcouncil Pathways out of Poverty event. Lots of organisations there and rich discussion on goals to work towards to improve our city. Our group attended as part of the @NIAntiPov lived experience advisory panel
FocusDerry's tweet image. Last week Focus members attended @dcsdcouncil Pathways out of Poverty event. Lots of organisations there and rich discussion on goals to work towards to improve our city. Our group attended as part of the @NIAntiPov lived experience advisory panel
FocusDerry's tweet image. Last week Focus members attended @dcsdcouncil Pathways out of Poverty event. Lots of organisations there and rich discussion on goals to work towards to improve our city. Our group attended as part of the @NIAntiPov lived experience advisory panel

A great day at the report launch of Nothing About Us Without Us @CFNIreland campaign for a womens health strategy. Followed by a tour of Stormont. A joint trip with the Empower project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Women working together for change

FocusDerry's tweet image. A great day at the report launch of Nothing About Us Without Us @CFNIreland campaign for a womens health strategy. Followed by a tour of Stormont. A joint trip with the Empower project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Women working together for change
FocusDerry's tweet image. A great day at the report launch of Nothing About Us Without Us @CFNIreland campaign for a womens health strategy. Followed by a tour of Stormont. A joint trip with the Empower project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Women working together for change
FocusDerry's tweet image. A great day at the report launch of Nothing About Us Without Us @CFNIreland campaign for a womens health strategy. Followed by a tour of Stormont. A joint trip with the Empower project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Women working together for change

Session 4 Women's Health Programme. Let's Talk About Menopause delivered by Dr Sandra McNeill @rathmor ahead of #worldmenopauseday

FocusDerry's tweet image. Session 4 Women's Health Programme. Let's Talk About Menopause delivered by Dr Sandra McNeill @rathmor ahead of #worldmenopauseday

Session 3 Women's Health Programme. We held a coffee morning raising funds for @SandsUK as part of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek Breaking stigma and opening the conversation @mor_rath

FocusDerry's tweet image. Session 3 Women's Health Programme. We held a coffee morning raising funds for @SandsUK as part of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek Breaking stigma and opening the conversation @mor_rath
FocusDerry's tweet image. Session 3 Women's Health Programme. We held a coffee morning raising funds for @SandsUK as part of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek Breaking stigma and opening the conversation @mor_rath
FocusDerry's tweet image. Session 3 Women's Health Programme. We held a coffee morning raising funds for @SandsUK as part of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek Breaking stigma and opening the conversation @mor_rath
FocusDerry's tweet image. Session 3 Women's Health Programme. We held a coffee morning raising funds for @SandsUK as part of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek Breaking stigma and opening the conversation @mor_rath

Session 2 womens health programme. Today's workshop facilitated by Rachel focused on reproductive health. We'll be highlighting feedback from the group at the end of this programme, to amplify lived experience, on what should change for womens health

FocusDerry's tweet image. Session 2 womens health programme. Today's workshop facilitated by Rachel focused on reproductive health.  We'll be highlighting feedback from the group at the end of this programme, to amplify lived experience, on what should change for womens health

A fantastic weekend with East Erne Empowered Women & Éalu. We visited Eamain Macha, Navan Fort. Reconnecting with our history, celtic & indigenous life & Irish mythology. Followed by a great stay in Armagh City Hotel. Part of ongoing work with womens projects West of the Bann

FocusDerry's tweet image. A fantastic weekend with East Erne Empowered Women & Éalu. We visited Eamain Macha, Navan Fort. Reconnecting with our history, celtic & indigenous life & Irish mythology. Followed by a great stay in Armagh City Hotel. Part of ongoing work with womens projects West of the Bann
FocusDerry's tweet image. A fantastic weekend with East Erne Empowered Women & Éalu. We visited Eamain Macha, Navan Fort. Reconnecting with our history, celtic & indigenous life & Irish mythology. Followed by a great stay in Armagh City Hotel. Part of ongoing work with womens projects West of the Bann
FocusDerry's tweet image. A fantastic weekend with East Erne Empowered Women & Éalu. We visited Eamain Macha, Navan Fort. Reconnecting with our history, celtic & indigenous life & Irish mythology. Followed by a great stay in Armagh City Hotel. Part of ongoing work with womens projects West of the Bann
FocusDerry's tweet image. A fantastic weekend with East Erne Empowered Women & Éalu. We visited Eamain Macha, Navan Fort. Reconnecting with our history, celtic & indigenous life & Irish mythology. Followed by a great stay in Armagh City Hotel. Part of ongoing work with womens projects West of the Bann

Great 1st week of our womens health programme. Exploring health through the life cycle, impact of the conflict on womens health, intergenerational & current campaigns. Next week we'll be exploring reproductive health. If you are interested in joining just drop us a message

FocusDerry's tweet image. Great 1st week of our womens health programme. Exploring health through the life cycle, impact of the conflict on womens health, intergenerational & current campaigns. Next week we'll be exploring reproductive health. If you are interested in joining just drop us a message
FocusDerry's tweet image. Great 1st week of our womens health programme. Exploring health through the life cycle, impact of the conflict on womens health, intergenerational & current campaigns. Next week we'll be exploring reproductive health. If you are interested in joining just drop us a message

Thank you to Farrah Koutteineh for an excellent presentation on the history of Palestine, settler colonialism and women's roles in resistance @mor_rath

FocusDerry's tweet image. Thank you to Farrah Koutteineh for an excellent presentation on the history of Palestine, settler colonialism and women's roles in resistance @mor_rath
FocusDerry's tweet image. Thank you to Farrah Koutteineh for an excellent presentation on the history of Palestine, settler colonialism and women's roles in resistance @mor_rath

We wish our @magsbonner, Focus participant and volunteer the best of luck in her new role

FocusDerry's tweet image. We wish our @magsbonner, Focus participant and volunteer the best of luck in her new role

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