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Climate Change Bill

We are expecting the Climate Change Bill to be finalised by the summer so time is running! We need to ensure that it is strengthened to really make a difference in the UK. To do this we must continue to demand that the Government calls for a carbon reduction target of at least 80 per cent, with the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions included in this target.

Get Involved!
Even if you have done so already, contact your MP to show your support and to let them know that you are really concerned about the Climate Change Bill in its current form. To email your MP now, click here. Otherwise, you can download the draft letter to send to your MP.

To End Violence Against Women

The NFWI is asking WI members and the public to sign the Downing Street e-petition, which calls on the Government to take urgent action to end the postcode lottery in violence against women (VAW) support services.


The End Violence Against Women coalition recently published the report Map of Gaps which highlights the current problems in provision of support services for victims and survivors of violence against women.


Please take action by signing the petition and urge the Prime Minister to take a more strategic approach to ending all forms of violence against women and commit to long-term funding of specialised violence against women services. The petition can be viewed at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/violenceservices/

Get involved with the campaign!

Would you like to pledge your support to the campaign? If so, become a ‘Supporter’.

Would you like to be contacted directly to help with letter writing, petitions or postcard campaigns? If so, become a ‘Campaigner’.

Would you like to be contacted directly to get involved in campaign actions such as visiting your MP to talk about the issues, taking part in events such as campaign photocalls or marches? If so, become an ‘Active Campaigner’.

Please contact us giving your name and telephone number, stating which of the above you would like to sign up to.

WI Carbon Challenge

You are invited to take part in the WI Carbon Challenge, proudly supported by Marks & Spencer. We're looking for 10,000 people to put their best foot forward. Like all great ideas, it’s very simple. There are lots of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and make a real difference. Join the Challenge today...