National Resolutions
Our resolutions and mandates process is democratic and member-led, which ensures that every national campaign has its roots within the membership. In 2020 a record number of draft resolutions have been sent up to NFWI's Public Affairs team. We are proud that five Resolutions have been submitted from Buckinghamshire WIs, and grateful to our Resolutions Adviser, Lynn (Member Support) for all her assistance in this process.
Shortlist of resolutions for the 2020 NFWI Annual Meeting
The results of the 2020 resolution shortlist selection process are:
The NFWI Board of Trustees has decided to put forward the two top resolutions i.e. numbers 1 and 3 above.
The wording of these resolutions is:
A call to increase potential stem cell donor registration
There is an urgent need to increase the number of people registered on the aligned UK stem cell registry in order to provide potentially life-saving treatment to people of all ages with certain blood cancers. We call on all WI members to promote registration to the database to avoid people dying whilst waiting for a match.
and
End Modern Slavery
There are tens of thousands of victims of modern slavery hiding in plain sight in the UK. Modern slavery has severe consequences for the health and mental wellbeing of survivors. The NFWI calls on Government to protect victims of modern slavery in the first instance and deliver longer term support to help them rebuild their lives. We call on our members to raise awareness of the prevalence of modern slavery throughout society and to campaign to defeat it.
- A Call to increase potential stem cell donor registration - 38,280 votes
- Female crash test dummies - 9,124 votes
- End modern slavery = 35,395 votes
- Time to talk about death and dying - 9,820 votes
- Protect our precious helium - 11,705 votes
The NFWI Board of Trustees has decided to put forward the two top resolutions i.e. numbers 1 and 3 above.
The wording of these resolutions is:
A call to increase potential stem cell donor registration
There is an urgent need to increase the number of people registered on the aligned UK stem cell registry in order to provide potentially life-saving treatment to people of all ages with certain blood cancers. We call on all WI members to promote registration to the database to avoid people dying whilst waiting for a match.
and
End Modern Slavery
There are tens of thousands of victims of modern slavery hiding in plain sight in the UK. Modern slavery has severe consequences for the health and mental wellbeing of survivors. The NFWI calls on Government to protect victims of modern slavery in the first instance and deliver longer term support to help them rebuild their lives. We call on our members to raise awareness of the prevalence of modern slavery throughout society and to campaign to defeat it.
Next steps – voting
WIs should now consider how they wish their delegate to vote at the Annual Meeting in London 4th June. All WIs get one vote per resolution – for or against. This means WIs shouldn’t vote for one resolution over the other, but should vote for or against each one independently. If both resolutions are passed at the AM, the NFWI will work on both issues.
WIs may choose to give their delegate discretion to decide how to vote after hearing the speakers’ presentations for and against the resolution and the debate at the Annual Meeting. Please ensure your WI makes it clear to your delegate whether you are granting her discretion.
WIs and federations are also encouraged to hold discussion events in to allow members to consider how they wish their delegate to vote.
You can find a selection of resources to help you learn more about the resolutions on the WI website and on My WI:
· Detailed briefing notes about each resolution.
· A PowerPoint presentation on the topics.
· Quizzes to test your knowledge.
· A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document about the resolutions process.
· A discussion guide with ideas about how to discuss the resolution in your WI.
· Videos
If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting resolution or the resolutions process please contact the NFWI Public Affairs Department.
WIs should now consider how they wish their delegate to vote at the Annual Meeting in London 4th June. All WIs get one vote per resolution – for or against. This means WIs shouldn’t vote for one resolution over the other, but should vote for or against each one independently. If both resolutions are passed at the AM, the NFWI will work on both issues.
WIs may choose to give their delegate discretion to decide how to vote after hearing the speakers’ presentations for and against the resolution and the debate at the Annual Meeting. Please ensure your WI makes it clear to your delegate whether you are granting her discretion.
WIs and federations are also encouraged to hold discussion events in to allow members to consider how they wish their delegate to vote.
You can find a selection of resources to help you learn more about the resolutions on the WI website and on My WI:
· Detailed briefing notes about each resolution.
· A PowerPoint presentation on the topics.
· Quizzes to test your knowledge.
· A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document about the resolutions process.
· A discussion guide with ideas about how to discuss the resolution in your WI.
· Videos
If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting resolution or the resolutions process please contact the NFWI Public Affairs Department.
Full information is available on the MyWI page [log in required] or via https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/resolutions-and-mandates
Buckinghamshire Resolutions
Not every Resolution submitted can become a mandate at national level. Did you know that Buckinghamshire Federation have a long history of supporting local Mandates?
The most recent of these was in 2011, when, at the Annual Council Meeting in April, Bucks members passed a Resolution calling on local Health and Social Care providers to make resources for the care of stroke survivors more effective. Members acknowledged that at the time, standards of care, especially in the vital first hours after a stroke, were not consistently excellent throughout the county. We wrote to those who could make a difference to raise awareness of the issue, and partnered with other organisations working on the issue locally. We raised public awareness, helping to ensure that facilities were maintained and new ones developed. Progress with this work continues to be monitored by the Science and Society Sub-Committee.
So if you feel the WI should be raising awareness of an issue - and it is in line with our charitable aims and objectives - get started on drafting a Resolution!
Discuss this with your WI and the BFWI Resolutions Adviser, Lynn Hutton (Member Support).
The most recent of these was in 2011, when, at the Annual Council Meeting in April, Bucks members passed a Resolution calling on local Health and Social Care providers to make resources for the care of stroke survivors more effective. Members acknowledged that at the time, standards of care, especially in the vital first hours after a stroke, were not consistently excellent throughout the county. We wrote to those who could make a difference to raise awareness of the issue, and partnered with other organisations working on the issue locally. We raised public awareness, helping to ensure that facilities were maintained and new ones developed. Progress with this work continues to be monitored by the Science and Society Sub-Committee.
So if you feel the WI should be raising awareness of an issue - and it is in line with our charitable aims and objectives - get started on drafting a Resolution!
Discuss this with your WI and the BFWI Resolutions Adviser, Lynn Hutton (Member Support).
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These notes are designed to guide you through completing the resolution submission form, please ensure you read them before you start working on your resolution.
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To accompany the Form, there is also an infographic showing the stages through the WI year.
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