Blogs and news Here you can find blogs and news about the annual London Voter Registration Week, insights from our grantees, and from our campaigns, like the Voter ID campaign. Search Blog post 20 Mar 25 London Democracy Week 2025 – getting heard beyond elections The first ever London Democracy Week took place between 10 and 16 March and supported access to civic and democratic rights beyond elections, through online and in-person activity across London. 08 Jul 23 Blog post Case Study: Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) Jacobo Belilty, CLAUK Coordinator The Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) is made up of six Latin American-led partner organisations, including lead partner Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation (IRMO). 19 Jun 23 Blog post GLA Voter ID awareness campaign – The Traveller Movement blog Yvonne MacNamara, CEO The project sought to improve awareness of voter ID requirements amongst Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities in London, and to encourage voter registration and electoral participation amongst these communities, part of the GLA Voter ID community grants. 31 May 23 Blog post European Londoners are a big group of potential voters – we must engage them! Nishan Dzhingozyan, Founder The Voter ID Awareness Campaign of the Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture has aimed to inform the Bulgarian ethnic, the Bulgarian Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) and the wider Eastern European communities in London of the changes to election law, make them aware of their rights, encourage them to fully participate in democracy and get them ready to vote. 31 May 23 Blog post Disability Action Haringey and St John’s Deaf Community Centre Phil Stevens, CEO Disability Action Haringey created awareness raising activity for the GLA Voter ID campaign amongst the D/deaf and disabled communities of Haringey and Islington through multiple tailored delivery methods. 09 May 23 Blog post LGBTQ+ votes matter – don’t lose them Justin Mahboubian-Jones, Community Engagement Manager LGBT Hero LGBT HERO’s Don’t Lose Your Vote campaign aims to inform LGBTQ+ Londoners of the changes to election law and get them ready to vote. The campaign is particularly focused on preparing trans and young queer people through an online information hub, social media campaign, and voter ID drop-in sessions. 10 Nov 22 Blog post The 4th London Voter Registration Week is here! Matteo Bergamini, CEO/ Founder, Shout Out UK London is a city lauded for its culture, ambition, and diversity. Unfortunately, the multitude of voices that make this city great aren’t being represented in our democratic process. 21 Sep 21 Blog post Building on our legacy with LVRW3 Matteo Bergamini, CEO/ Founder, Shout Out UK London is many things: a city of culture, a city of opportunity, and a city for everyone. So why are 1 in 3 young Londoners and a disproportionate percentage of ethnic minorities and private renters still not registered to vote? 10 Sep 20 Blog post Breaking down the barriers to democratic participation with political literacy Ellie Fishleigh, Communications Officer, Shout Out UK Unless people can make decisions to influence how their country’s political system looks, it’s not a democracy. And unless those decisions are informed, it’s not a healthy democracy. 03 Sep 20 Blog post Stand up for the Environment by Registering to Vote Lily Russell-Jones, Shout Out UK Ambassador As a young person, I often find myself feeling powerless when faced with the problem of climate change. The need for systemic solutions on a global scale can seem daunting, especially when the majority of governments pursue business as usual rather than offering meaningful change. Pagination First page First Previous page Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next Last page Last
Blog post 20 Mar 25 London Democracy Week 2025 – getting heard beyond elections The first ever London Democracy Week took place between 10 and 16 March and supported access to civic and democratic rights beyond elections, through online and in-person activity across London.
08 Jul 23 Blog post Case Study: Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) Jacobo Belilty, CLAUK Coordinator The Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) is made up of six Latin American-led partner organisations, including lead partner Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation (IRMO).
19 Jun 23 Blog post GLA Voter ID awareness campaign – The Traveller Movement blog Yvonne MacNamara, CEO The project sought to improve awareness of voter ID requirements amongst Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities in London, and to encourage voter registration and electoral participation amongst these communities, part of the GLA Voter ID community grants.
31 May 23 Blog post European Londoners are a big group of potential voters – we must engage them! Nishan Dzhingozyan, Founder The Voter ID Awareness Campaign of the Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture has aimed to inform the Bulgarian ethnic, the Bulgarian Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) and the wider Eastern European communities in London of the changes to election law, make them aware of their rights, encourage them to fully participate in democracy and get them ready to vote.
31 May 23 Blog post Disability Action Haringey and St John’s Deaf Community Centre Phil Stevens, CEO Disability Action Haringey created awareness raising activity for the GLA Voter ID campaign amongst the D/deaf and disabled communities of Haringey and Islington through multiple tailored delivery methods.
09 May 23 Blog post LGBTQ+ votes matter – don’t lose them Justin Mahboubian-Jones, Community Engagement Manager LGBT Hero LGBT HERO’s Don’t Lose Your Vote campaign aims to inform LGBTQ+ Londoners of the changes to election law and get them ready to vote. The campaign is particularly focused on preparing trans and young queer people through an online information hub, social media campaign, and voter ID drop-in sessions.
10 Nov 22 Blog post The 4th London Voter Registration Week is here! Matteo Bergamini, CEO/ Founder, Shout Out UK London is a city lauded for its culture, ambition, and diversity. Unfortunately, the multitude of voices that make this city great aren’t being represented in our democratic process.
21 Sep 21 Blog post Building on our legacy with LVRW3 Matteo Bergamini, CEO/ Founder, Shout Out UK London is many things: a city of culture, a city of opportunity, and a city for everyone. So why are 1 in 3 young Londoners and a disproportionate percentage of ethnic minorities and private renters still not registered to vote?
10 Sep 20 Blog post Breaking down the barriers to democratic participation with political literacy Ellie Fishleigh, Communications Officer, Shout Out UK Unless people can make decisions to influence how their country’s political system looks, it’s not a democracy. And unless those decisions are informed, it’s not a healthy democracy.
03 Sep 20 Blog post Stand up for the Environment by Registering to Vote Lily Russell-Jones, Shout Out UK Ambassador As a young person, I often find myself feeling powerless when faced with the problem of climate change. The need for systemic solutions on a global scale can seem daunting, especially when the majority of governments pursue business as usual rather than offering meaningful change.
