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Charter for the Women’s Action Network Portsmouth

Women's Action Network Portsmouth > Charter for the Women’s Action Network Portsmouth

Mission:

The Women’s Action Network Portsmouth (WANP) is a grassroots organization dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Vision:

We envision a world where women and girls are empowered to reach their full potential and are treated with respect, dignity, and equity.

Values:

  • Empowerment: We believe that women and girls have the power to create positive change in their own lives.
  • Inclusiveness: We embrace the diversity of women’s experiences and backgrounds.
  • Interconnectedness: We recognize that the struggles of women and girls are interconnected with other social justice movements.
  • Intersectionality: Embracing the interconnectedness of identities and experiences to foster equity.
  • Sustainability: We are committed to building a long-term, sustainable movement for women’s rights in Portsmouth.

Goals:

  • Increase women’s participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels.
  • Advocate for a Women’s Health Hub in Portsmouth.
  • Promote economic empowerment for women and girls.
  • Protect and advance women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.
  • End violence against women and girls.
  • Achieve gender equality in education, employment, and healthcare.

Principles of Action:

  • Member-driven: WAN is a member-driven organization guided by the voices of women, girls and local democracy groups.
  • Democratic: We believe in the power of collective action and decision-making.
  • Accountable: We are committed to transparency and accountability in our work.
  • Collaborative: We work with a wide range of partners to advance our shared goals, particularly young people active in our city.
  • Innovative: We constantly seek new and effective ways to promote women’s rights.

Commitments:

  • We will work to build a solid and united movement for women’s rights.
  • We will advocate for policies that promote gender equality.
  • We will support and empower women and girls to achieve their goals.
  • We will hold accountable those who violate the rights of women and girls.
  • We will never give up on the fight for a just and equitable world for all women and girls.

 

We call on all women and girls to join us in this fight. Together, we can make a difference.