Polling stations open 7am - 10pm on Thursday (2 May) for the local and GMCA Mayoral elections. Remember you need photo ID to vote at a polling station. Find out more at rochdale.gov.uk/elections #GMElects #HeyMiddElections #RochdaleElections 🗳️

I need to think less and stop caring so much about people who don’t care about me and what I want to do.

#IsThisOK is about tackling gender-based violence, which is primarily committed by men to women. By raising men and boys' awareness, we aim to challenge inappropriate behaviour and change this story. When we reduce gender-based violence, we make life safer for women and girls.…

“So sorry” - Actually sorry

“Sorry about that” - Not really sorry

“Sorry you feel that way” - Not sorry at all

“Sorry, but...” - Apologise to me

#IsThisOK supports No More Week #UKSaysNoMoreWeek2024

We're working to tackle gender-based violence, including sexual violence, by calling on men and boys to be more aware, have conversations and speak out to help make Greater Manchester safer for women and girls.

If you or…

Over half of men we surveyed acknowledge and understand that gender-based violence is a problem for women in Greater Manchester.

However, there is more work to be done to change the story.

We can do better. To find out more, visit linktr.ee/isthisokgm

#IsThisOK

Tomorrow's Manchester Evening News front page: 'Voters deserve so much better than this circus'. #tomorrowspaperstoday

Our beloved Rochdale football club, a real community club, is on the brink of liquidation in 6 wks.
The fan-owned board fought desperately for 2 years to keep it going but they now need new funds - urgently. 
Please RT to help alert potential angel investors.
Gary Lineker Gary Neville

This week, we welcomed Professor Prof Katrin Hohl as the new Independent Advisor to the Rape Review.

But what is the Rape Review? How is it making sure more rape cases get to court?

Watch Katrin and Minister @laura__farris discuss how we are improving the criminal justice system.

This week is Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week.
The clue is in the name, hate crime is a crime. It’s unacceptable. We all have a right to live without fear, hostility and intimidation. Make #GreaterManchester the place where we look out for each other. #WeStandTogether

Being aware of gender-based violence doesn’t mean we have to stop interacting with each other.

Women and girls deserve to feel safe in public, including when on public transport. Men and boys can help change the story and reduce gender-based violence.

Listen to the bonus…

The Good Landlord Charter is our plan to make renting in our city region better, and we want to hear from tenants and landlords about plans and how renting could be improved.

Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/Y3tVi

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading governance team, supporting the GMCA through its next significant devolution phase. If this sounds like the ideal next step in your governance career we would love to hear from you greater.jobs/search-and-app…

Women and girls should be able to feel safe in public spaces across Greater Manchester.

Change the story.

Listen to the #IsThisOK podcast and watch the video series: linktr.ee/isthisokgm

📢 Being a victim of fraud, scams and financial abuse can destroy parts of victims’ lives, including their:

➡️Home
➡️Health
➡️Employment
➡️Relationships

Read more here:
friendsagainstscams.org.uk/noblamenoshame

#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors

Today the Online Safety Bill has achieved Royal Assent.

This means the deliberate, non-consensual sharing of intimate images is a crime, regardless of intent.

Watch Georgia Harrison’s brave story of her experience with image-based sexual abuse: youtu.be/Saezwa3GjE8?si…

People felt less safe walking alone in all settings after dark than during the day; with women feeling less safe than men in all settings after dark.

More women (27%) than men (16%) reported they had experienced at least one form of harassment in the previous 12 months.

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Why did people use social media to slag off other club’s players on a night where they should be celebrating their performances throughout the year, players aren’t immune to struggle with MH issues. If your one of these people please stop….you look absolutely pathetic #mhmatters