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<p>The Government Equalities Office is providing financial assistance to ensure every
MP in this House can invite a woman constituent to parliament for the day. Campaign
group 50:50 Parliament’s #AskHerToStand event asks MPs to mentor a woman from their
constituency for the day.</p><p>The Government Equalities Office is also hosting a
conference to celebrate the centenary of the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act
on 21 November 2018. The conference will celebrate and learn from women law-makers
who have made a difference to the country.</p><p>The women attending have been involved
in the Suffrage Centenary year including grant recipients, grassroots groups, gender
equality organisations, and aspiring politicians.</p>
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