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YWCA is the leading charity working with the most disadvantaged young women in England and Wales.
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Image for: It's time to get fair Thursday, 25 June 2009 It's time to get fair MPs to sign poverty pledge

Over sixty charities and community organisations have come together to challenge MPs across the country to act now and protect the poorest in society who are hardest hit by the recession.

Image for: Speaker's conference invites your comments 15 June 2009 Speaker's conference invites your comments

Have your say on why women are under-represented in parliament on a new online forum.

Image for: YWCA welcomes alcohol arrest referral programme 28 April 2009 YWCA welcomes alcohol arrest referral programme

YWCA welcomes the Alcohol Arrest Referral programme which is to be tested in six local authorities as a step in the right direction.

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