Women’s Welfare Officer

Moumita mina (she/her)

Moumita's Manifesto:

 

1.A Dedicated Space for Student Parents

• University shouldn't be a barrier to parenting and I believe no student should have to choose between their education and their child. I will lobby UWE to establish a private, high-quality Breastfeeding & Parenting Room on campus, so no student or staff member has to compromise on care.

 

2. A "Zero-Barrier" Approach to Safety:

• Research by Revolt Sexual Assault shows 62% of students experience sexual misconduct hence  awareness isn’t enough. I will push for:
  • Verified Consent Workshops for all societies and sports teams.
  • Clearer Reporting: Making the disclosure process simpler and stigma-free.

 

3. Accessible Sexual Health Support

• 15–24-year-olds account for 50% of new STI diagnoses. I will work to bring:
  • On-Campus Testing Pop-ups- in collaboration with the SU as well as strengthening partnership with Yuno (formerly Unity Sexual Health) to bring regular, confidential testing pop-ups directly to the Students’ Union.
  • Free, Discreet Health Packs (including contraception and products) available at key campus hubs.
  • Three-Campus Visibility: Ensuring welfare services shouldn't be "Frenchay-only" but are rotated across Bower Ashton, Glenside.

 

4. An Intersectional, Visible Lead

• UWE is a diverse, international community. Being an international student myself I pledge to hold monthly "Open-Door" sessions as well as Monthly Digital Feedback Forms, —both in-person and digital so your concerns are heard directly by the SU leadership.

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Women's Welfare Officer Purpose of Post:

1. To represent and campaign on issues related to women’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare.
2. To work with The Students’ Union and its initiatives that have a focus on women’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare; providing strategic insight and offering operational support where possible.
3. To communicate and liaise with The Students’ Union Executive Team.
4. To work alongside societies at UWE Bristol who represent the interests of women students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be a member of, attend and regularly engage with The Students’ Union Executive (8 times a year).
• To represent students views on issues around women’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare at The Students’ Union Executive, in the wider Student’s Union and to the University.
• To champion and work on national women’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare campaigns (e.g. Race for Life, period poverty)
• To regularly obtain feedback from students via GOATing (Go Out And Talk) sessions and present this to ensure The Students’ Union accurately reflects the needs and wants of its members.
• To hold office/digital hours (normally one hour a week) - you can utilise the desk space in any of The Students’ Union Offices on any campus or we can book you a space.
• To maintain your personal and official email account for The Students’ Union, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in within a reasonable time.
• To actively promote yourself via social media and promote the work of The Students’ Union to encourage students to engage and maximise the opportunities available to them.
• To encourage other students to be involved with the democratic processes of The Students’ Union.
• To ensure Student Ideas are taken forward and actioned wherever possible. 
• To support activities such as Open Days, Freshers’ events and other events run by The Students’ Union.
• To uphold the core values of The Students’ Union and be an ambassador for The Students’ Union.
• To build a community of women students though running events or engaging with women students however else you deem appropriate.
• (Optional) To attend the NUS Liberation Conference.

Benefits of Role:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the workings of The Students’ Union and University.
• Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role.
• Gain experience of leading, developing and supporting campaigns for change.
• Bid into the campaigns budget to gain financial and resource support for your campaign ideas.
• Meetings and 1-2-1 support with The Students’ Union staff.
• Practical real-life experience.
• Develop leadership skills and gain experience of leading an organisation.
• Documented on your HEAR.
• A reference for future employers A reference for future employers