We raised £15k to support women & girls in October!
As part of our fundraising work for the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund 2024, the White Ribbon Alliance UK team ran webinars on topics such as Black women’s experiences with perimenopause. You can also find a recording of this discussion “Understanding Menopause and Health Inequities: A Q&A with Leah Lewin @theperinatalspecialist and Dr. Tonye Wokoma, Menopause Specialist.” In this insightful 1-hour Q&A, Leah and Dr. Wokoma explore the unique challenges faced by Black women during perimenopause, menopause, and the broader health inequities they encounter throughout their lives. Drawing from recent studies, such as the Health Indonesian study, they highlight the alarming statistic that white women are five times more likely to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than Black women—a disparity that speaks to the deeper, systemic inequalities in access to care and treatment.
You can also find a recording of an important workshop entitled ‘Reproductive Freedoms in the Post-War Era’. In this eye-opening session, Amity Reed from White Ribbon Alliance UK will take you through the ripple effects of the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and what it means for reproductive rights across the globe – including here in the UK. This is a vital opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of abortion rights and the significant legal, social, and political challenges they face today.