Women for Independence - On the Road Again

2025-06-27

In this upbeat episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene speak with Fatima Joji, a member of the National Executive of Women for Independence (WFI), about the organisation’s bold relaunch on International Women’s Day . WFI played a vital role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, building a respected and influential grassroots network of women-led local groups. But over the last decade, momentum has slowed and some groups have gone quiet. Fatima shares her vision for re-energising WFI, the outcome of their fir...

WFI played a vital role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, building a respected and influential grassroots network of women-led local groups. But over the last decade, momentum has slowed and some groups have gone quiet. Fatima shares her vision for re-energising WFI, the outcome of their first Annual General Meeting, and how women’s voices are still crucial to shaping an independent Scotland.

💬 Topics include:

00:02:09 Relaunching Women for Independence
00:16:27 Supporting women into politics
00:28:50 A wellbeing economy
00:33:56 WFI visibility

Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, feminism, or the role of women in politics, this episode offers insights and inspiration from one of the new leaders shaping Scotland's future.

Listen to our podcast episode from the Edinburgh WFI AGM here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m7kif-165de2f

Find out more about Women for Independence here https://wfi.scot

More on the relaunch and leaflet here https://www.wfi.scot/relaunch-on-international-womens-day/

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