Why #votingmatters chat – join us!
W H Y # V O T I N G M A T T E R S – T W I T T E R C H A T
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In a world where a man can be flogged for simply championing free speech and tolerance, surely it’s incumbent on all of us who are lucky enough to live in a democracy, however imperfect, to cherish and promote the hard won right to vote?
#Votingmatters is a new campaign from #Emilymatters. which champions gender equality and encourages young women to vote, ensuring that legacies of women, such as suffragette Emily Davison, are not forgotten.
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Firstly, if you haven’t already registered to vote, you can do so online now in under 5 minutes.
Not sure if you’re already registered or if you have any other questions about it:
– Contact your local Electoral Services Office.
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This will be our third Why #votingmatters Twitter chat and we’re developing the format in response to your feedback and ideas.
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The chat begins at 6.30pm on Sunday 18 January 2015.
We’ll be using a specific hashtag for the chat #vm15chat – that’s currently unique on Twitter. This will make it easier to follow the chat, especially if you haven’t joined one before.
Here’s a brief overview of how it works:
- Format: 30 minutes
- 3 questions
- Follow @Emilymatters for the questions & RTs
- You can also take a look at the #vm15chat hashtag
- Reply directly to the question or to another response & include #vm15chat in your tweet
- The chat is moderated – but if you see an inappropriate tweet, please let us know @Emilymatters
- And if you can’t join us this time, we’ll be sharing a storify shortly afterwards
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If you’re new to a Twitter chat and would like some more information, take a look at our Intro to Twitter chats blog or get in touch with us @Emilymatters and we’d be happy to help.
With only 39% of women aged 18-24 voted in 2010, it’s time for #DeedsANDWords.
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Led by young people, it’s an open platform for discussion for all – across the UK and beyond.
Together we can make a positive difference, just like the suffragettes, whose creativity and solidarity saw them through the worst of times and brought about change for good.
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
If you’re a 21st century suffragette who believes that #votingmatters follow the campaign on social media for updates, including details for the next Why #votingmatters Twitter chat:
Wherever you are from, whatever your age or background, your voice matters.
Join our next Why #votingmatters Twitter chat on Sunday 18 January 2015 GMT – follow @Emilymatters.
Kate Willoughby
Actor & Writer of Emily Wilding Davison play To Freedom’s Cause
Emily Davison’s legacy is for life, not just for 2013.
