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Womens' Officer:

Sara Dunn

Tel: 01524 592197

Email: su-womens@lancaster.ac.uk

WHAT I DO

Women's Officer acts as a diverse Liberation officer and strives towards many campaigns that include people from all walks of life. I foreground the importance of woman's representation within male dominated areas at university, whilst keeping a bit of turf in the union as a friendly confidential space for women. I am here to guarantee this space within LUSU for women who may face problems be it sexual/assault, pregnancy or mental health, I will be here to help you. By working towards increasing diversity within the union itself we shall challenge the broad field of women’s inequality, whether it takes place in the workplace or takes the form of violence towards women; it will not and should not be tolerated. I am here to campaign and raise awareness of Women’s subordination and discrimination in society and to create networks to fight against inequality by communicating with your JCR, elected LUSU liberation officers and the students themselves.

Please feel free to ring me on the number above or email me and pop down to my office if you need any help of any kind.

If you are curious or still not too sure about what I do, again please pop down to my wonderful, cosy office. Men are more than welcome to come down and help with campaigns and find out more.

WHAT I AIM TO DO FOR YOU

To get you guys and girls involved in a proactive movement to end discrimination towards Women. Look out for the many campaigns taking place this year. The aim is to educate and motivate a stance against crimes such as rape, violence and abuse and to inform women about their rights out there in the big world.

A feminist society, for all students who want to get involved, will be launched and a Women’s Group set-up with cakes, chit chat and other fun in a child friendly environment.

To make sexual health advice more accessible and to encompass the needs of LGBT students within the nurse unit. The Vagina Monologues will be the show of the year, so keep your eyes peeled for audition dates in 1st term!

To see what else I’m up to, email or pop down to the office to see my amazing ‘What’s going on’ chart!

OFFICERS AND INVOLVEMENT

The Union has two women's officers, myself, the Sabbatical (full time) Womens' officer and, Torri Crapper - Non-Sabbatical Womens' Officer (part time). We work together with all the JCR and GSA Womens' officers, female Education and Welfare Officers and female Equal Opportunities Officers to ensure that women are equally represented across the entire university.

If you would like to get more involved then you can stand for election in your college or for the union.

This is the women’s handbook, and it is for you. It is full of information on LUSU, services and general health, safety and advice. I have tried to cover most things, but if there is something missing or something that you would like more information on in the handbook, then don’t hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact me via:

Email: su-womens@lancaster.ac.uk

01524 592197 (off campus) Or call into my office in the LUSU building (underneath Spar)