Women For Independence Perth Conference 4th October

This was very inspiring. It was inclusive and empowering with no top down rules. I think this is very important and it was this factor that enabled the local womens groups to set up and run.The conference had a large open mic session and it was interesting to hear how women felt empowered having engaged in the campaign. This included those aged from 16-83 yrs and some last minute yes voters. Everyone had a sense that something very special had happened during the YES campaign, a newer and more powerful engagement in politics.There was no doubt that despite the differences between the women in the church all drawn from all walks of life everyone was united in the aim for a more equal Scotland and knowledge that we can do much much better than yet has been done.

Why women for Independence? -It certainly feels easier,inclusive every women can engage, there is no competition just a common aim. Whilst social media has been important the women for Independence has been free of the macho cultures which I find very off putting in some of the current facebook groups which appear to be moaning and negative. The women for Independence in contrast feels empowering and positive.I therefore feel privileged

to be a woman and to be allowed to be part of it.

Given the power, level of skills and the sheer enthusiasm of everyone who attended (never mind the loads who could not get tickets) I am in no doubt this is a movement that will result in positive change for women in Scotland and I am  glad to be part of it.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/women-are-recognising-we-have-power-the-question-is-what-are-we-going-to-do-with-it.25506717