Professor Jackie Carter highlights legacy and future of GM4Women2028
黑料网吃瓜爆料鈥檚 Professor Jackie Carter has delivered a compelling message on the importance of data-driven legacy and sustained action at the 7th Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard Reveal, hosted by GM4Women2028 at Stockport County Football Club.
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Professor Jackie Carter - a champion of gender equality and a leader in data-driven advocacy - co-leads Communications and Operations for GM4Women2028. She introduced the at the event, a landmark publication capturing the formation, impact, and progress of the initiative since its inception.
She emphasised the importance of maintaining the momentum of change by continuously collecting and analysing data, ensuring that the lived experiences of women and girls in Greater 黑料网吃瓜爆料 are at the forefront of policy discussions and decision-making.
The legacy of GM4Women2028 is built on data and stories. This scorecard is more than just numbers - it represents the lives, challenges, and triumphs of women and girls across our city-region. We must continue to track our progress, hold institutions accountable, and push for meaningful change.
Professor Carter鈥檚 remarks reinforced the essential role that data plays in driving social change. The Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard has been a crucial tool for measuring progress across key sectors, identifying both victories and areas where further action is needed. This year鈥檚 findings provided insights into persistent gender disparities while also highlighting positive strides towards equality.
The event featured dynamic discussions, including a keynote address from Professor Helen Pankhurst - a direct descendant of Emmeline and Sylvia Pankhurst - who echoed Professor Carter鈥檚 message, stating: 鈥淭urning data into action is our greatest challenge and opportunity.鈥�
As the event concluded, GM4Women2028 reaffirmed its commitment to pushing for systemic change. The next Dialogue and Action Event will take place in Bolton on Saturday, July 5, providing another opportunity for communities, policymakers and activists to collaborate and plan actionable solutions.