{"id":2844,"date":"2014-11-24T15:31:47","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T15:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.katewilloughby.co.uk\/?p=2844"},"modified":"2014-12-13T10:40:29","modified_gmt":"2014-12-13T10:40:29","slug":"votingmatters-twitter-chat-1-thank-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katewilloughby.co.uk\/?p=2844","title":{"rendered":"#votingmatters – Twitter chat 1 – Thank you!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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T H A N K\u00a0\u00a0 Y O U !<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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#votingmatters<\/strong><\/a> is a new campaign from #Emilymatters.<\/strong><\/a> which champions gender equality and encourages young women to vote, ensuring that legacies of women, such as suffragette Emily Davison,<\/strong><\/a> are not forgotten.<\/p>\n

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Why #votingmatters Twitter chat 1 extract – Question 1<\/p><\/div>\n

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The first Why #votingmatters<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Twitter chat took place on Sunday 23 November 2014, with Ayath Ullah<\/strong><\/a> co-hosting. Ayath has been incredibly supportive of the campaign and his expertise in running regular Twitter chats was invaluable.<\/p>\n

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#votingmatters Twitter chat 1 extract – Question 1
For the full conversation see our storify.<\/p><\/div>\n

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We are now planning a series of Why #votingmatters Twitter chats, so watch this space<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

With less than 6 months to the UK general election, there was plenty to talk about and ideas to share.<\/p>\n

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These Twitter chats draw on the success of the #Emilymatters House of Commons event<\/strong><\/a> in February 2014, which used social media to reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n

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\"VM_Jaimie-Leigh_jaigreo_Iv<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The aim is to create a conversation that is driven by young women, in particular, which is a platform for positive ideas and different perspectives on the democratic process from seasoned voters, first time voters and anyone who has felt that politics isn’t for them.<\/p>\n

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\"VM_EM_poweredbygirl_which<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the first Twitter chat we invited the fantastic Powered by Girl<\/strong> <\/a>activists to provide a question and we will continue to ensure that young people are at the heart of these chats, so if you’re an activist, a teacher or someone with a question for upcoming #votingmatters<\/strong> chats please contact me, via Twitter<\/strong><\/a> or email<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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#votingmatters Twitter chat 1 extract – Question 2
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For the full conversation see our storify.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why the focus on young women voters? Because only\u00a0 39%<\/strong> of women aged\u00a018-24 voted in 2010. The conversations are open to all, from the UK and beyond – #votingmatters<\/strong> globally.<\/p>\n

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Great to have the support of Emma Thompson & Powered By Girl activists Yas Necati & Cora Milner-Morris.<\/p><\/div>\n

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This social media campaign was in large inspired by conversations with women in Scotland at the time of the Scottish Independence Referendum.<\/p>\n

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The #votingmatters social media campaign was inspired by the women of the Scottish Independence Referendum.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The recent announcement by the Scotland Parliament’s new First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon<\/strong><\/a>, of a new cabinet with a 50\/50 gender balance<\/strong>, gave rise to the final question of the chat.<\/p>\n

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#votingmatters Twitter chat 1 extract – Question 3
For the full conversation see our storify.<\/p><\/div>\n

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STORIFY NOW AVAILABLE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"VM_EM_Finally<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why #votingmatters Twitter chat – 23 November 2014:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part I<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Q1 – How do we increase voter turnout amongst 18 to 24 year olds?<\/b><\/p>\n

Part II<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Q2 – Should the vote be extended to 16 & 17 year olds? <\/b><\/p>\n

Part III<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Q3 – The Scottish Parliament’s Cabinet now has a 50\/50 gender balance. How can Westminster become more representative?<\/b><\/p>\n

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We’ll be sharing details of our next #votingmatters Twitter chat on social media so make sure you follow\/Like for updates.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twitter<\/strong><\/a>
\nInstagram<\/strong><\/a>
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#votingmatters globally<\/strong>, the launch of the campaign in time for Emily Davison\u2019s birthday<\/strong><\/a>, included tweets, photos and #DearLauren<\/strong><\/a> messages to a first time voter from the around the world.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s interesting to hear what is\/isn\u2019t working around the world. 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.<\/p>\n

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Thank you to everyone who got involved in the first Why #votingmatters Twitter chat. Made by YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Storify on the way soon.<\/p>\n

Planning the next Twitter chat. Details on the way.<\/p>\n

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Kate Willoughby
\n<\/em><\/strong>Actor & Writer of Emily Wilding Davison play To Freedom\u2019s Cause<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Emily Davison\u2019s legacy is for\u00a0life<\/em>, not just for 2013.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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