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They are crowdfunding to continue the vital work they do to ensure women and girls are not forgotten in good policy making. Please support them if you can. Here's why.... /1

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They are based in Edinburgh but their good work matters to everyone across the UK.
@mbmpolicy played an crucial role in our high court win against the Census this year. /2 Image
Behind the scenes, @mbmpolicy shared their extensive knowledge on census matters with us, prepared briefing papers and submitted evidence to court. They were an invaluable part of the winning team that stopped the ONS against all the odds /3
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.@mbmpolicy is an independent policy analysis collective with extensive experience in policy making, research and communications, made up of three outstanding women:

Dr Kath Murray has a strong track record in policy research that leads to reform /4 Image
Lucy Hunter is a former civil servant with experience in criminal justice and education. Her work has been published and cited in official inquiries. /5 Image
Lisa MacKenzie is a former civil servant, communications specialist and policy and public affairs adviser. /6 Image
These are top quality women now dedicating their time to defend sex-based rights. We need them to continue their important work

And with recent developments in Scotland we will need them more than ever. Please support their crowdfunder today if you can /7
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