Lyanne Nicholl: Empowering Women for Political Change

An interview with the CEO of 50:50 Parliament

We are thrilled to feature Lyanne Nicholl, CEO of 50:50 Parliament, a passionate advocate for gender equality in political representation. With over 17 years of experience in the charity sector, Lyanne shares her journey and the pivotal moments that led her to lead 50:50 Parliament, an organization working tirelessly to break down the barriers preventing women from entering political life.

In our conversation, Lyanne discusses the challenges women face when entering politics, the progress made in recent years, and the important campaigns 50:50 Parliament is spearheading to accelerate gender parity. A particular focus is on their Ask Her To Stand campaign, which encourages women from all backgrounds to step up and consider running for office. She also shares the organization's vision for a more inclusive political landscape and their ongoing efforts to push for systemic changes in Parliament to attract and retain top female talent.

Join us as we delve into the strategies, campaigns, and achievements driving the push for gender equality in politics, and hear Lyanne’s insights on the future of political representation in the UK and beyond.

Don’t miss this inspiring episode!