88% of local councillors surveyed in 2022 had experienced abuse and intimidation. Join Hannah Phillips to discuss the recently launched The Jo Cox Foundation Civility Commission Call to Action, aimed at tackling abuse in politics.

📅14th May
⏰11.30am-12.30pm
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Robust debate and scrutiny are essential aspects of our democratic process; abuse and intimidation shouldn’t have to be.

With just three days to go until #LocalElections2024 , don't forget to take the #CivilityPledge if you're standing as a candidate👇
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Today we join with Electoral Commission and The Jo Cox Foundation to call for no abuse towards candidates at the local elections

💬'We must stamp out abuse from public life and encourage healthy debate to safeguard future of local democracy' 🗣Marianne Overton MBE

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Ahead of the May elections, I am taking the The Jo Cox Foundation's #CivilityPledge . I will run a respectful campaign, promote constructive democratic debate and defend the dignity of others. #MoreInCommon jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/respe… via The Jo Cox Foundation

Jo Cox was a passionate advocate for the protection of civilians around the world. 8 years ago today, she gave a powerful speech in Parliament urging the government to support child refugees.

Learn more about Jo's life and humanitarian career👇
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🚨 Just over one week to go until the local and mayoral elections on 2 May.

If you're running, don't forget to join the 100+ candidates who have signed the #CivilityPledge . Abuse should have no place in politics.

Sign today 👇
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#LocalElections2024

Feeling inspired by yesterday's #LondonMarathon ?
Combine your support for The Jo Cox Foundation by fundraising with your love for a challenge!

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We carry forward Jo Cox’s passion by continuing to make change on the issues that she was passionate about – from nurturing stronger communities, to campaigning for respectful politics, and advocating for a fairer world.

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Since we launched the Jo Cox Civility Commission call to action in January, the problem of abuse in politics has garnered more attention than ever.

In this new blog post, Hannah Phillips shares the latest progress on the #JoCoxCommission recommendations👇 jocoxfoundation.org/2024/04/18/com…

The Great Get Together (21-23 June 2024) is the UK’s annual celebration of everything that unites our communities, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us.

Make sure to register your event👇

Standing as a candidate in the local or mayoral elections this May?

Don't forget to sign the #CivilityPledge and commit to running a respectful election campaign 👇
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Happy #Vaisakhi ! Wishing everyone celebrating peace and happiness on this special day.🤗

Abuse and intimidation should have no place in politics.

In order to tackle this growing problem, we are campaigning for the 28 #JoCoxCommission recommendations to be implemented.

Head to jocoxfoundation.org/commission to:
📒Read the report
💜Donate
🤝Endorse the recommendations

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We're wishing all our friends and supporters celebrating over the coming days a happy and peaceful #EidAlFitr , from us at The Jo Cox Foundation. #EidMubarak