If you missed our Annual Gathering 2022 you can download a summary here.The full agenda and speaker bios can be viewed here.You can also watch a full recording of the day here....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We're celebrating the impact of our work with Modibodi.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Together, with our fantastic network of partners and volunteers, we're getting reusable period pants to people experiencing period poverty and shame around the UK- making sure that the people most held back by this overlooked issue get the period dignity and equality they deserve.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Download a short...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nakakande is a bright 15 year old school girl. Her mum works as a tailor and her father worked as a driver until he lost his job as a result of the pandemic. The little work Nakakande’s mum was able to find during the pandemic was used to sustain the family. Nakakande explained the impact...
Irise International’s new report, Young and Female; The Double Disadvantage, reveals that the majority of young women feel that the pandemic response has failed to meet their gender specific needs, often exacerbating their negative experiences due to a lack of insight into their vulnerabilities and priorities. Many cite the example of feeling unsafe going for...
“A weakness is only a weakness in certain contexts; something that is a weakness in one situation is a strength in another.” This was the key take away from the Mentorship Circle meeting in June, where participants were encouraged to see their perceived weaknesses as valuable characteristics.Breaking Down Traditional HierarchiesThe Irise Mentorship Circle brings together...
