About OxWip — Mission Statement
DEVELOPING the skills necessary for success.
INSPIRING students to aim high.
CONNECTING oxford women past and present.
Oxford Women in politics (OxWip) was founded in Hillary 2004 by women who wished to reduce the gender disparity they noticed in Oxford and further afield. The society does this by bringing inspirational female speakers to Oxford and raising the profile of those who are already here. OxWip hopes that current students will learn from the success of their predecessors, inspiring them to pursue careers in male dominated fields, including politics.
OxWip runs a range of other activities to help our members achieve their full potential. We host workshops to improve our members' skills, which will help them now and in the future. We have a mentorship scheme giving our members the chance to learn from a professional in their chosen field. We host conferences giving members the chance to explore an issue in depth over the course of a day. And we host social events giving our members the chance to meet each other and make valuable contacts.
Since in Hilary Term 2004, OxWip has expanded to include members from across Oxford as well as Oxford alumni and women from all corners of the globe. If you are interested in learning more about OxWip please contact oxwip@herald.ox.ac.uk or if you would like to join, Join here.
What they’re saying about us
“Women have the right to expect equal access to power and public responsibility. This ambitious Oxford initiative is long overdue. It is a practical plan to raise awareness and to encourage women to succeed”.
— Anne Deighton
Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations
Wolfson College, Oxford“OxWip’s mission to combat gender disparity in the political and policy worlds is of fundamental importance and its approach, innovative and refreshing. I am encouraged to learn OxWip is teaming effectively to build and sustain strong, supportive networks for women committed to public service”.
— Dr. Terry Babcock-Lumish
Alumna, St. John’s College“I am pleased that OxWip’s mission to promote the equal involvement of all members of society in politics and political discourse is attracting such wide support in Oxford, and I wholeheartedly support their efforts”.
— Sir Alan Budd
Provost of Queens College, Oxford
OxWip is kindly sponsored by
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