Women in Rail and Network Rail – Period Dignity

Thursday 19th September 2024 12:00 – 13:00

In partnership with Bloody Good Employers/Bloody Good Period, Women in Rail and Network Rail are hosting a virtual national event on Thursday 19 September at 12 noon to discuss period dignity.

Did you know that:
• 89% of people have experience anxiety or stress in the workplace due to their period.
• 25% of people believe that taking time off because of menstrual health issues has impacted their career progression.
• 4% of people never have access to toilets or breaks while at work.
These statistics were gathered a result of research Bloody Good Employers undertook with over 3000 respondents to understand how periods affect people in work. The findings make it clear that there is a need for change.

Come along and listen to our speakers, Dannielle Dickens, Network Rail’s EDI Specialist and Elysha Paige, Development Director from Bloody Good Employers.

Dannielle will speak about Network Rail’s journey to becoming certified as a Bloody Good Employer which involves a four-step process under The Bloody Good Employers Programme.

Elysha will speak about the important work her organisation does in terms of delivering menstrual supplies to those who really need them, educating on sexual and reproductive health, helping to eradicate the stigma around periods and menstruation and making sure that everyone who menstruates is treated fairly.

We are delighted to be running this Women in Rail national online event with corporate sponsors Network Rail. Corporate sponsors are key in providing support and funding which means we are able to continue our work in addressing the gender imbalance and making the rail sector inclusive for all.

This event with Network Rail and Bloody Good Employers is open to everyone, Women in Rail member or not. If you are interested in becoming a member at no cost at all, see here – https://womeninrail.org/contact-us/.

Feel free to bring along your lunch and any questions you might have on this key topic.

BREAKING NEWS! Introducing Women in Rail Coffee Networking

As part of our national events programme, Women in Rail is launching virtual coffee networking, providing members with the chance to connect and grow their network across the industry.

Using a simple matching system, participants are paired for a virtual coffee and conversation. This initiative aims to:

• Help members meet new people and build relationships across the Women in Rail network.
• Facilitate discussion around set questions on national event topics, such as ‘Period Dignity’, with anonymous feedback contributing to a report that will inspire change.

Details on how to register will be shared during the event, and you’ll be matched with another participant for a virtual coffee soon after.

We’d love for you to get involved!

Women in Rail is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Women in Rail and Network Rail – Period Dignity

Time: Sep 19, 2024 12:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2294512314?pwd=aGJHVG8zRnVaQTVwTHRTUS9UWE5BQT09&omn=81291787469

 Meeting ID: 229 451 2314

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