Wales Women's National Coalition
Speaking up for Women in Wales
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Women in Civil Society
The importance of getting women into public life in Wales and having our voices heard is critical for all women in Wales. Educating and empowering women from all backgrounds will only bring further success to Wales. Women make up 51% of the population, the lack of representation of women within decision-making positions means that Wales will lack the expertise of over half of its population.
Who Runs Wales?
Government
Members of Parliament - 20%
Members of European Parliament - 75%
| Government body | Percentage women |
|---|---|
| Assembly Cabinet | 40% |
| Assembly Members | 45% |
| Assembly Management Board | 12% |
| Members of Parliament | 20% |
| Members of European Parliament | 75% |
Local Government
Councillors - 22%
All Local Government staff - 78%
| Local Government body | Percentage women |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 9% |
| Council leaders | 18% |
| Councillors | 22% |
| All Local Government staff | 78% |
Public Bodies
Chief Executives of Assembly-sponsored public bodies - 13%
| Public body | Percentage women |
|---|---|
| Chief executives, Assembly-sponsored public bodies | 13% |
| Board members, Assembly-sponsored public bodies | 33% |
Publications
- 'Not Bad For a Woman' pdf link
- Who Runs Wales—2006
(723 KB) - 'Governess to Governement' pdf link
Site information
Wales Women's National Coalition is the independent umbrella organisation dedicated to placing female concerns and interests at the heart of Government.
We are based at: Anchor Court, Keen Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JW. Telephone: 029 2047 8918