WEM Pride

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WEM Pride is a network created by CIWEM for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies who work, study or volunteer in Water and Environment Management.

WEM Pride was founded after conversations within and beyond CIWEM, inspired by similar initiatives in the global water and STEM sectors. Whilst large organisations may have LGBTQIA+ initiatives or networks, many smaller WEM organisations may not have these support systems or the resources to create them – this is where the WEM Pride network can help.

We are welcoming applications to join the committee from community members and allies alike until Sunday 5 October 2025. You can also access our other resources.

Ask our committee a question using our online form.

WEM Pride aims to:

Ensure CIWEM provides support and guidance for WEM organisations worldwide. 
Make visible and amplify the voices of the WEM LGBTQIA+ community. 
Increase support available to the WEM LGBTQIA+ community (resources, safe spaces, best practice for allies). 
Provide safe spaces for WEM LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to meet, network, share experiences and ideas. 
Discuss and learn from approaches to LGBTQIA+ and EDI initiatives to contribute to progress on action. 
Break down the cis- and heteronormative façade of WEM so LGBTQIA+ people feel safe, valued and included.

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The WEM Pride Steering Committee helps shape how this initiative grows (Terms of Reference). If you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally and would like to be on the steering committee, you can apply until Sunday 5 October 2025.

WEM Pride was co-founded by Dr Sarah Ward (Westcountry Rivers Trust) and Francesca Batchelor (former CIWEM colleague), following conversations with former CIWEM President Niki Roach, Jack Poole (former CIWEM colleague), and Jacquie Moon and Brendan Moore who co-founded Pride in Water Australia. It was revitalised in Autumn 2024 by the current steering committee. We welcome members who are interested in observing and / or participating in the monthly committee meetings.

Meet the Steering Committee

Catherine Treagus-Mullan

She / her | LGBTQ+ families, safe workplace, LGBTQ+ inclusion

Colin Liptrott

He / him | general allyship

Elen Mai Williamson

She / they (hi / nhw in Welsh) | bisexuality, androgyny, gender fluidity, queer identities

Jude Noro

They / he | transgender identities, transitions, inclusion at work

Marieke Muller

She / they | plurisexuality, asexuality & aromanticism spectrum, incl. demisexuality

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