Campaigns
We're harnessing the might of Mumsnet and putting it behind causes close to your heart - from the Let Girls Be Girls campaign, our Miscarriage Code of Practice and our drive to mobilise a network of digital champions for RaceOnline, to our campaign to change how Britain's libel laws affect online publishers such as Mumsnet. This page highlights all of our campaigning activity - both our own campaigns, and other causes we think you might like to hear about.
Your input is vital, so please do keep contributing your ideas and observations on the Campaigns topic in Talk.
Z2K: Fighting poverty
Campaign of the week:
Being poor in London is no picnic. A family needs over £40,000 p.a to manage without benefits. Z2K provides essential support for those in difficulties with the benefit system.
The Big Lunch - 2nd June
Campaign of the week:
The Big Lunch, Sunday 2 June, is a one day get together for neighbours. Take part and spread community spirit. FREE Big Lunch packs available to everyone.
Save the Children
Formula milk: We're getting behind Save the Children's campaign to ask formula manufacturers to abide by the spirit of the WHO Code.
10 ways to support a charity
Give More: If you're struggling to support your favourite cause due to limited time and money, take a look at Give More's 10 easy ideas for supporting charities and be inspired.
Libel Law reform
The Defamation Bill - supported by Mumsnet - has finally passed into law, after a last-minute compromise on the clause involving corporations. Thanks to all Mumsnetters who signed petitions, lobbied their MPs and generally made a fuss about it.
Better Miscarriage Care
Calling Mumsnetters: We need your help to get the NHS to turn our Mumsnet Miscarriage Code of Care into a reality. Find out what we're calling for, how you can help and who's already backing us.
More Mumsnet campaigns
Get involved! Find out more about other Mumsnet campaigns, and tell us what you think. Which issues ought Mumsnet to be throwing its campaigning weight behind? Over to you ...
Lads mags displays
We're delighted to announce that Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, BP*, ASDA, The Co-operative Group and Tesco have all pledged to support Mumsnet's campaign to keep lads' mags out of children's view.
