8th Oct 2025 Last week, we were dismayed but not surprised to discover that yet again - misogyny and racism is alive and well within the police We share the public’s horror at the findings of Panorama’s undercover investigation into Charing Cross Police Station. But we are not shocked. What we saw confirms what women, Black and minoritised communities, and LGBTQ+ people have been saying for years. A toxic culture persists in policing. The scenes in the documentary were disturbing, but...| The Fawcett Society
8 October 2025 Toxic culture in the Met: No more excuses Last week, we were dismayed but not surprised to discover that yet again - misogyny and racism is alive and well within the police. We share the public’s horror at the findings of Panorama’s undercover investigation into Charing Cross Police Station. But we are not shocked. What we saw confirms what women, Black and minoritised communities, and LGBTQ+ people have been saying for years. A toxic culture persists in policing. The...| The Fawcett Society
Thank you for choosing to support Fawcett We’re thrilled you’re considering making a donation. Right now, you can make your gift go twice as far. Double your donation through the Big Give From 8–15 October 2025, every pound you give through the Big Give website will be doubled, up to £5,000. Together, we’re aiming to raise £10,000 (including match) to drive real change for women and girls in the UK. Why we’re asking you to donate via Big Give To unlock the match funding, donations...| The Fawcett Society
1st October 2025 By Penny East, CEO of the Fawcett Society Labour Conference 2025: Why Women’s Equality Can’t Be an Afterthought I’m writing this on the train back from Liverpool. I’m tired, but motivated. Some people question whether party conferences are worth the time. But as I sit here on this overcrowded train, one thing is clear – we must be there. Because too many people in power, or who want to be in power, still don’t prioritise women in their policymaking. This ...| The Fawcett Society
Join Fawcett. Be Part of the Feminist Movement Driving Real Change When you join Fawcett, you don’t just support the fight for gender equality, you shape it. You become part of a national feminist community standing up for women and girls, in Parliament, in the media, and in workplaces across the UK. Choose to act. Choose to join. 🔗 Join now Why Join Fawcett? You’re passionate. Political. Informed. So are we. Our members are the beating heart of the feminist movement. As a Fawcett mem...| The Fawcett Society
Together, we can close the gap. Every gift helps us fight sexism and build a fairer future. From holding government to account to campaigning for women’s rights at work and at home, Fawcett depends on people like you. Make a one-off gift Your donation today fuels urgent action, whether it’s exposing inequality through research or campaigning for policy change. A single gift helps us respond quickly and push gender equality higher up the agenda. Donate: One-off gift Give regularly, creat...| The Fawcett Society
The organisations listed here are part of a growing network of Fawcett Affiliates; public allies who stand with us in the fight for gender equality. Each one shares our commitment to a fairer, more inclusive society. By affiliating, they show solidarity with our mission and help amplify the feminist movement across sectors, communities, and workplaces. We’re proud to recognise their support.| The Fawcett Society
📣 You're Invited: Fawcett AGM + Fawcett Talks: A Double Bill for Members Thursday 6 November | From 6pm | Online (Zoom) Members are invited to join us for a dynamic evening of reflection, conversation, and connection - exclusively for Fawcett members. 🔗 REGISTER AND BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE 💬 6–7pm: Fawcett Annual General Meeting (AGM) This is your chance to hear what we've achieved over the past year - the wins, the hard-fought campaigns, and the work still to come. We’ll be joined...| The Fawcett Society
18th September 2025 By Penny East, CEO of the Fawcett Society We are not collateral damage I’ve worked in public life long enough to know that change is slow. But the past few weeks have been a grim reminder of just how far we still have to go. At Fawcett, we’ve spent years campaigning for women to be properly represented in government. But representation is not just about numbers. It’s about being heard, respected, and taken seriously when we are there. The last few weeks have been exh...| The Fawcett Society
It’s time to revolutionise parental leave – for women, for families, for our future Our Parental Leave system is broken. It’s underpaid, unequal, outdated and it’s costing us all. This week we submitted evidence to the UK Government’s review of parental leave and pay. Our message is clear: the current system entrenches inequality and fuels the gender pay gap. It fails parents, it fails children, and it fails our economy. A system built on outdated assumptions Our parenta...| The Fawcett Society
Double Your Impact for Women’s Rights From 8–15 October 2025, every pound you give to the Fawcett Society through the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund will be doubled, up to £5,000. Together, we’re aiming to raise £10,000 to drive real change for women and girls in the UK. Why It Matters Your gift will fuel our fight for equality: closing the gender pay gap, stamping out misogyny in public services, and ensuring women’s voices are heard by those in power. With your support, we can ...| The Fawcett Society
17th July 2025 The government’s new review of Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) must not become a political football. This moment is too important. Done right, RSHE can counter misogyny and build a more equal future. Done wrong, or watered down, it risks leaving young people more vulnerable, not less. Recent Department for Education research reveals that over 54% of students aged 11–19 have heard misogynistic remarks in the last week alone and 37% say comments have made t...| The Fawcett Society
July 1st 2025 Fawcett Society Submission to the Office for Equality and Opportunity. Women and girls in the UK are still being short-changed, sidelined, and silenced. Half a century after equal pay became law, discrimination remains baked into our economy, our institutions and our workplaces, and for women of colour, disabled women, mothers, and those at the margins, the barriers are even higher. At Fawcett, we won’t stop until every woman, in all her diversity, has equal opportunity to ...| The Fawcett Society
Thursday 12th June 2025 Women's economic empowerment is key if the Government is to succeed in its plan for change. With growth at the centre of its mission, there are unavoidable realities to be faced and yesterday’s Spending Review was a chance to address this. The Gender Pay Gap remains a pervasive issue, with too many women remaining locked out of the labour market and unable to rely on welfare support they are entitled to. While it is encouraging to hear the Chancellor’s commitme...| The Fawcett Society
July 2025 See the Impact. Hear the Stories.👉 Read the Report Join the Movement for Menopause-Friendly Workplaces.👉 Join Fawcett Today New for Members: Get your Digital Campaigning Pack: Menopause at Work (launching August)Become a member in July and be first to access our new member exclusive toolkit, packed with practical ways to push for menopause friendly change at work. 👉Join Now to Get Your Campaign Pack Menopause is forcing too many women to struggle in silence or leave th...| The Fawcett Society
July 2025 See the Impact. Hear the Stories.👉Read the report Join the Movement for Menopause-Friendly Workplaces.👉Join Fawcett Today New for Members: Get your Digital Campaigning Pack: Menopause at Work (launching August)Become a member in July and be the first to access our new member exclusive toolkit, packed with practical ways to push for menopause friendly change at work. 👉Join Now to Get Your Campaign Pack Menopause is forcing too many women to struggle in silence or leave t...| The Fawcett Society
Tuesday 06 May 2025 The Fawcett Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Penny East as its new Chief Executive. Penny takes up the post following the departure of Jemima Olchawski earlier this year. She succeeds interim Chief Executive Martha Hannan, who has led the organisation since February. As the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights, Fawcett works to create a society in which women and girls—of all backgrounds and identities...| The Fawcett Society
29 April 2025 Back in March, the Fawcett Society published a unique insight into the lives of newly elected women in the House of Commons. When asked what it is really like to be a new MP, it is still evident that Parliament was not designed with everyone in mind, with its outdated procedures and logistical chaos to long hours that disproportionately impact women. Coinciding with our last insight, the House of Commons Library released a new briefing on Women in Politics and Public Life. A...| The Fawcett Society
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The architecture industry shapes the world around us, but does it truly reflect the diversity of the people who inhabit it? We want to hear from you. Our Gender in Architecture in collaboration with Royal Institute of British Architects survey explores the experiences, challenges, and opportunities within the field. Your insights will help us push for meaningful change, inform policy, and advocate for a more inclusive profession. Who should take this survey? If you work in architecture, whet...| The Fawcett Society
Fawcett Talks: How to Be an Ally – Combating Everyday Racism and Misogynoir Fawcett Society is excited to invite you to the next event in our exclusive Fawcett Talks series for members, focused on tackling the dual injustices of misogynoir and racism—and how we can all play a role in challenging them. 📅 Tuesday 8th July, 7pm📍 Online via Zoom🎙️ With award-winning activists Natalie and Naomi Evans🗣️ In conversation with Fawcett Trustee and former MP, Anum Qaisar Misogynoir...| The Fawcett Society
06 March 2025 The 2024 General Election saw a record number of women elected to the House of Commons, reaching an all-time high of 40%. In a 2023 report, House for Everyone, Fawcett Society found that 62% of women said that Parliament’s culture negatively impacts how they feel about being an MP compared to 34% of men. Now six months in, and with the highest intake of women MPs ever, Fawcett Society wanted to check in on how they were faring. The responses Fawcett Society received bear a st...| The Fawcett Society
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There's no question that women's work is worth the same as men's. But we still haven't closed the gender pay gap. Equal Pay Day, the day of the year when women stop earning relative to men due to the gender pay gap, is Fawcett's flagship campaign. There are so many factors at play when it comes to the gender pay gap. Each year on Equal Pay Day, Fawcett's campaigning has focused on a different contributing factor to the gap, producing research and resources to help close it once and for all....| The Fawcett Society
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An Exclusive Invitation for Former WEP Members We recognise the incredible efforts you’ve contributed as part of the Women’s Equality Party and the shared vision we hold for a society where every woman can thrive. As the UK’s leading charitable, feminist membership organisation, Fawcett Society champions the causes that matter to you. Joining us means becoming part of a powerful movement dedicated to advancing gender equality, shaping policy, and creating tangible change for women and g...| The Fawcett Society
On November 20th, 2024, women stop being paid compared to men. This is the point in the year when, on average, women effectively work for free. The gender pay gap is now 11.3%, up from 10.7% last year. It’s a stark reminder that while progress has been made, gender pay inequality persists - and may be higher than we thought. Read our new research into the causes of the gender pay gap, in collaboration with Dr Giacomo Vagni, leading pay gap expert from the University of Essex. Women Still Ea...| The Fawcett Society
Want to know how to build a Feminist Future? Watch our joyful, feminist conference! “Keep being demanding and never, ever, EVER be grateful for the basics” Jess Phillips MP Other highlights include: A powerful call to action from Stella Creasy MP Panel discussions on Feminist AI, Misogyny in Healthcare and Revolutionising workplaces Inspiring panel discussions with Jess Phillips MP and Farah Nazeer, Women’s Aid CEO Opening and closing speeches from Fawcett Chair Baroness Harriet Harma...| The Fawcett Society
Join us for an exciting day full of interaction, discussion and debate asking, how together, we can truly build a feminist future that works for all women. With keynote speeches and panel discussions from an array of exhilarating speakers, the conference will be centered around our theme: How to build a feminist future. With sessions focusing on Tackling the rise of populism as well as Revolutionising work, Creating feminist AI and Demanding dignity and safety in public services, the day wil...| The Fawcett Society
Thursday 31st October 2024 Fawcett are delighted to be working with The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) into a study on gender equity in architecture to be published in 2025. Architecture’s lagging progress on gender bias to be explored in new RIBA and Fawcett Society study The true scale and complexity of gender inequity of the UK architectural profession are due to be uncovered by a major new study. Building on decades of existing research, it will ask why, when many of the...| The Fawcett Society
Fawcett Society CEO to depart Jemima Olchawski has announced that she will be leaving her post as chief executive of The Fawcett Society. She will leave Fawcett in six months, and the search for her successor is under way. Jemima rejoined the organisation in 2021 and her time as CEO has been marked by successes such as: the first ever complaint of sexism upheld by Independent Press Standards Organisation; helping put menopause on the political agenda which resulted in new guidance for emp...| The Fawcett Society
29 October 2024 Equal Pay Day 2024 will be 20th November Today, the Fawcett Society, the UK's leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life, can confirm that Equal Pay Day 2024 will fall on 20th November. That is two days earlier than last year when it fell on 22nd November. This means that, despite years of slow progress to close the UK's mean Gender Pay Gap, it has definitively widened for the first time since 2013. Equa...| The Fawcett Society
Labour First 100 Days: A New Era for Women? Where do women stand 100 days into the new Labour government? At The Fawcett Society we’ve been watching closely at what the new government has done and said about women’s equality in their first weeks. They inherited a difficult picture for women: with the gender pay gap stagnant, violence against women skyrocketing and overlapping equalities making the cost-of-living crisis even harder for women from different backgrounds, there is a lot for t...| The Fawcett Society
11th October 2024 Fawcett celebrates the publication of the Employment Rights Bill After years of feminist campaigning, today marks a significant step forward towards women’s workplace equality in Britain. The new government has published an Employment Rights Bill. It contains sensible new protections for women workers which Fawcett has been campaigning for over a number of years. This could help increase women’s equality at work and contribute to inclusive growth for workers and business...| The Fawcett Society
On Tuesday November 12th, we invite Fawcett members to join us on zoom, for a double bill of exclusive member events! Join us from 6pm for our Annual General Meeting followed by our our Fawcett Talks event. About our events AGM 6pm - 7pm- This is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our achievements over the past year, celebrate our victories, and engage with the community of passionate individuals committed to gender equality. During the AGM, you'll hear from Fawcett CEO Jemima Olchaw...| The Fawcett Society
30th September 2024 On Monday 9 September Fawcett hosted the first ever meeting to establish a UK Parliament Women’s Caucus in the House of Commons. We were thrilled to welcome approximately 64 women MPs with representation from 4 different political parties. At our meeting MPs agreed to establish the first Women’s Caucus in UK Parliament, focussing on issues affecting women across the UK and within Parliament, and finding cross party solutions to these problems. Until now there has ne...| The Fawcett Society
27th September 2024 Warning: contains content related to sexual and physical assault, and homicide. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not a series of isolated events—it is a global epidemic, perpetuated by the silence of society, the complicity of institutions, and the unchecked behaviours of men in power. In the UK, The National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing declared VAWG a national emergency in July, with one in 20 people estimated to be perpetrators of VAWG. (...| The Fawcett Society
12 June 2024 The news is full of cases of public services causing real harm to Black women and girls - from the treatment of Child Q in an East London school, to misogyny and racism in the Met Police, to the disproportionate use of detention and restraint in mental health wards. Out today, Public Harms: Racism and Misogyny in Policing, Education and Mental Health Services, in partnership with Black Equity Organisation and supported by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, uses an anti-racist and ...| The Fawcett Society
Stay connected with the latest in gender equality by signing up mailings from The Fawcett Society. Get updates on our groundbreaking research, important campaigns, and upcoming events, all designed to shape the debate, drive change, and create a society in which women and girls are equal and truly free to fulfil their potential. It’s a simple way to stay informed and find opportunities to take action. Want to take your engagement further? Our members enjoy exclusive early access to our i...| The Fawcett Society
Fawcett Leeds is up and running, as of 2024. E-mail: fawcettleeds@hotmail.com They will have meetings both in person and online and if anyone would like to join drop them an e-mail to find out more.| The Fawcett Society
Updated 3rd September 2024 29th August 2024 AI: Why it Matters for Women Applications to join our AI Advisory panel are now closed. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, becoming a pivotal force that will shape the future of our society. As this technology advances, it holds both significant opportunities and potential risks, especially for women. At Fawcett, we recognize that any profound societal change, like the AI revolution, must be approached with a clear under...| The Fawcett Society
Fawcett and WILDE Vs The Sun:1 year on was an In person event on 14th August at Westworks Studio, White City Place Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/999177112 In July 2023 we made history, as IPSO upheld our complaint on the basis of sexism for the first time! The deeply misogynistic and sexist article in the Sun, written by Jeremy Clarkson about Meghan Markle recieved 25,100 complaints and a year on our anti Misogyny work has never been so prevalent. Our Zero Misogyny Pledge was signed by ...| The Fawcett Society
Drawing on inspiration from the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Senedd and the Scottish Parliament, the Fawcett Society have held a meeting with approx.64 cross party women MPs, facilitating the launch of a powerful women’s caucus. Please see our FAQ's on the Caucus for women MP's: Has there been a women's caucus before? There has never been a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament (Westminster). Our devolved nations are ahead! The Scottish Parliament (Holyrood), Welsh Senedd (Welsh Parliamen...| The Fawcett Society
2028 is the Centenary of the Equal Franchise Act, when women achieved the vote on equal terms with men. All major parties have committed to equal representation in Parliament by this date. For this to be achieved, we not only need to improve the pipeline of women joining Parliament, we need to ensure that women want to stay in Parliament when they get there. And with 40% of women, elected as MPs and with a new cohort of around 335 new MPs, taking their place on the green benches, now is the t...| The Fawcett Society
Wednesday 17th July 2024 Today, we celebrate a significant milestone as issues championed by Fawcett and our members on behalf of women across the UK have become priorities for our new government. The King's Speech is a pivotal event in Parliament where the government outlines upcoming legislation. These proposals, after scrutiny, may become law. We are proud that two of our long-standing campaigns have been introduced, with the potential to transform women’s lives in the UK. We look forwar...| The Fawcett Society
10th July 2024 The recent general election marks a significant milestone in the journey toward gender equality in UK politics. With women now making up 40.5% of the House of Commons, up from 35% in the last Parliament, this election has brought women's representation closer to parity than ever before. A total of 263 women MPs now serve in Parliament, compared to 226 in the previous term. This historic achievement reflects the growing momentum for gender equality in political representation....| The Fawcett Society
10.11am 11th July 2024 What do the election results mean for women's representation across Parliament? Women now make up 40.5% of the House of Commons, up from 35% in the last Parliament, this election has brought women's representation closer to parity than ever before. A total of 263 women MPs now serve in Parliament, compared to 226 in the previous term. This historic achievement reflects the growing momentum for gender equality in political representation. Fawcett's analysis shows: There ...| The Fawcett Society
02 July 2024 This general election, women make up 40% of candidates in winnable seats Whilst we see an exciting opportunity for a more gender-equal parliament than ever before, all political parties must take action to ensure continued and lasting progress. More than a century since the Qualification of Women Act enabled the first woman to stand as an MP, we still do not have gender parity in Parliament. Before Parliament was dissolved on 30th May just over a third - 35% - of MPs were women, ...| The Fawcett Society
19 June 2024 Discover Fawcett's journey towards a significant victory: the recognition of misogyny as a hate crime in the UK. This milestone represents a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence and advance women's rights. From pioneering policies by Nottinghamshire Police in 2016 to advocating for legislative change following the tragic murder of Sarah Everard in 2021, Fawcett has led the charge. Despite challenges, including setbacks in parliamentary votes, our ...| The Fawcett Society
14 June 2024 Fawcett Society Joins Call for Dedicated Secretary of State for Women and Girls The Fawcett Society, along with 54 other organisations, is championing a transformative proposal: the creation of a Secretary of State for Women and Girls. This bold call to action, spearheaded by Agenda Alliance, seeks to elevate the voices and concerns of women and girls to the highest levels of government. Addressing Critical Issues Women and girls across the UK face unique challenges, includ...| The Fawcett Society
Analysing Party Manifestos: A Closer Look at Priorities for Women As election season unfolds, it’s crucial to understand how political parties plan to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women. In this blog, we present a balanced analysis of the Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Labour, Plaid Cymru, and the SNP manifestos, focusing on their commitments to women's issues. From early years support to women's health and economic empowerment, we delve into each party's visi...| The Fawcett Society
12th June 2024 New polling from The Fawcett Society and Centenary Action shows that there is all to play for when it comes to securing women’s votes and all parties must work harder to impress at the polls or they risk losing women’s votes. The polling of 2,004, including 1124 women, is being released to coincide with the launch of #SheVotes24, the largest ever women’s sector coalition, representing more than 120 women’s organisations. Taken together, our organisations have over 10.5 ...| The Fawcett Society
Get ready to amplify your voice and make a difference this election! We’ve developed tools to help you campaign for women’s rights. Whether you’re rallying in your community or online, we’ve got you covered. Follow the links below to download your materials and make your voice heard loud and clear! Campaigning Poster MS Teams Background Zoom Background Facebook Post - Graphic Instagram Post - Graphic LinkedIn Post - Graphic Accompany your social graphic with the following message: …...| The Fawcett Society
29 April 2024 Data from Fawcett and Democracy Club shows that 34% of local election candidates are women. Even more starkly, just 26% of police and crime commissioner candidates and 27% of mayoral candidates are women. Ahead of the local elections on 2nd May 2024, new data from the Fawcett Society and Democracy club shows that just 34% of candidates are women. This reflects a worrying lack of progress since we last released these figures in 2021, when 33% of candidates who stood were women, a...| The Fawcett Society
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15th April 2024 Our childcare system requires urgent transformation. Without a functioning and fair Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system, women are locked out of the workforce and children in the least well-off families aren't supported to thrive. It's time to rebuild childcare. This report is part two in a two-part project, supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, that looks in-depth at ECEC provision in five countries that have recently, or are currently undergoing governm...| The Fawcett Society
Become a member today and stand in solidarity with the feminist community. Make a difference to women and girls everywhere. We've come a long way in 150 years, but we still have a long way to go. From securing the vote for women, to defending against misogyny in the press, the Fawcett Society has played a pivotal role in the advancement of women's rights and gender equality throughout the last 150 years. We fight for equality at the very heart of our society, influencing the biggest decisions...| The Fawcett Society
15 March 2024 Silver Moon was a legendary feminist bookshop founded in London in the 1980s. By the time it shuttered its Charing Cross Road location, the store had become Europe's biggest women's bookshop and hosted literary stars such as Maya Angelou, Angela Carter and Margaret Atwood. One of the co-founders, Jane Cholmeley, has written the store's history, and here, longstanding Fawcett member and author of Stand We At Last, Zoe Fairbairns reviews A Bookshop of One's Own: How a group of wom...| The Fawcett Society
If your question is not answered below, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@fawcettsociety.org.uk. I identify as a trans woman. Am I able to submit my experience? We welcome responses from anyone who identifies as a woman. Am I able to submit my experience as an audio or video file? Absolutely! We encourage you to submit your experience in whatever format you feel most comfortable in, including written, audio and video. There is an option in the form to send us a link with your fi...| The Fawcett Society
Join us at the launch of our new research Transforming Early Childhood Education and Care: Sharing International Learnings on Monday 15th April at Hogan Lovells. Watch the recording of our event - ECEC Report Launch - Qumu Player (qumucloud.com) England's current early childhood education and care infrastructure is failing women and reform is critical to gender equality. Fawcett's newest and most detailed report on childcare uniquely brings together our previous data analysis from five coun...| The Fawcett Society
Updated: 4th July 2024 Original: 28th February 2024 Politics should be about policy based on facts, not misogyny, discrimination or division. Today, the Fawcett Society and the APPG on Women in Parliament (of which Fawcett is secretariat) are asking candidates to pledge to a zero-tolerance approach to misogyny and racist misogyny at the upcoming election. Women parliamentarians across the world are all too familiar with receiving misogynistic and racist abuse in their inboxes, on social med...| The Fawcett Society
20th February 2024 Sexism and misogyny in the health system is creating poor health outcomes for women. In partnership with Benenden Health, the Fawcett Society is today publishing The Gender Health Gap: Our Stories, six real-life stories of women's experiences in the health system and the impact on work and life. Read The Gender Health Gap: Our Stories These stories are powerful accounts of what happens when our public services do not take women's concerns seriously: late and incorrect...| The Fawcett Society
Local feminists in North London discovered an amazing amount of feminist talent in their own ranks and decided to come together as Fawcett North London to build sisterhood in our own area. We are holding events on key feminist topics such as pornography and financial exploitation, which in many cases are becoming even more harmful as technology develops. We usually end up in the pub afterwards to carry on the discussion! Why not join our mailing list and get to know the feminists on your door...| The Fawcett Society
14th February 2024 Racism is embedded deeply into the fabric of British society. Combined with misogyny, it means that women of colour in the UK face a double penalty of discrimination. Women of Bangladeshi heritage earn on average 28.4% less than white men, and women of Pakistani heritage earn on average 25.9% less than white men. There’s no question that we need change. Fawcett strongly believes that we need to address racism if we are to achieve our vision of ensuring that women of e...| The Fawcett Society
Privacy Notice: Public Harms - Call for Evidence This page contains a guide to The Fawcett Society and Black Equity Organisation's use of personal data within the call for evidence on public harms. This call for evidence sits as part of a wider research project to understand the harms caused to women and girls, particularly Black women and girls, across public mental health, education, and policing services. Table of Contents 1. Legal Basis 2. Your Rights 3. Who We Work With & How We St...| The Fawcett Society
We understand that experiences of harm whilst in contact with public services, and sharing these experiences can be distressing. Here are some resources to help you think about whether sharing your experiences is the right thing for you and how to look after yourself when you do. Please note that these resources have been created for different situations and we are not expecting you to share your experiences publicly but the tips mentioned here might still be helpful. Women’s Aid toolkit on...| The Fawcett Society
2 February 2024 Update: Public Harms: Racism and Misogyny in Policing, Education and Mental Health Services was published in June 2024. Fawcett is partnering with Black Equity Organisation (BEO) to research the institutional harms caused to women and girls, in particular Black women and girls, across our public services. This project will draw together women’s experiences across three themes: mental health, policing and education, and amplify the experiences of Black women who face the gre...| The Fawcett Society
8th January 2024 Black and minoritised ethnicity women are often at the sharpest end of gendered inequality. To mark Ethnicity Pay Gap Day 2024, created by #EthnicityPayGap Campaign founder Dianne Greyson, Fawcett is publishing Double Trouble: The Ethnicity Gender Pay Gap, highlighting how ethnicity pay gaps compound the gender pay gap, producing even greater financial disparity with men. Read Double Trouble: The Ethnicity Gender Pay Gap Alesha De-Freitas, Head of Policy, Research and Advoc...| The Fawcett Society
1st December 2023 High quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) is part of England's critical social infrastructure, and critical to progress on gender equality. Since Fawcett's last study on early education and childcare in 2022, there has been increasing consensus that our system needs substantial reform. That means we need to look to ways we can transform our system. This background report is part 1 of our 2-part project - supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation - looking ...| The Fawcett Society
Our final Equal Play webinar: Child's Play: Fun beyond stereotypes took place online on Tuesday 28 November 2023 Watch below Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/889161390 How do stereotypes impact Children's ability to play and have fun in the way they want to? With an expert panel of speakers, Child's Play will explore issues relating to gender and racial stereotypes in sports, toys and books. Together we will look at what equal play looks like in practice, with tops tips, advice and lived e...| The Fawcett Society
22 November 2023 Making Flexible Work the Default 22nd November 2023 is Equal Pay Day: this is the day when, because of the gender pay gap, women overall in the UK stop being paid compared to men. This means, on average, working women take home £574 less than men each month (£6888 p/a). This means: At the current rate of change, the gender pay gap won't close until 2051—that's 28 years from now Women aged 40 and older (those born before 1983) won't see the gender pay gap close before they...| The Fawcett Society
14th November 2023 I think one of the biggest clichés of aspirational parenting is wooden toys. That promise you make yourself that your kids will only play with beautiful wooden toys, that in your house there will only be super educational games and quality things. You’re going to go back to good and simple. Chris and I were convinced that we wouldn’t buy plastic or toys with noises, and to be completely fair we haven’t done it much … but we also haven’t bought many of the good ...| The Fawcett Society
. Becoming a member of the Fawcett Society means more than joining an organisation—it’s a commitment to advancing gender equality and making tangible changes for women and girls across the UK. We have already achieved significant wins: Workplace Equality: We led the This Is Not Working alliance, which played a critical role in the passing of the Worker Protection Act, mandating employers to prevent sexual harassment. Commitment to Childcare Reform: Our 10-point Early Childhood Education ...| The Fawcett Society
6 November 2023 The second of two reports from the Fawcett Society and Totaljobs demonstrates the disproportionate impact childcare responsibilities have on women and their careers. Read Paths to Parenthood: Uplifting New Mothers at Work Key findings include: One in ten working mothers quit jobs due to childcare pressures Two fifths of working mothers have turned down a promotion due to childcare pressures Working mothers are 1.4 times more likely to feel the financial burden of child...| The Fawcett Society
1 November 2023 Equal Pay Day 2023 will be 22nd November. Today, the Fawcett Society, the UK's leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life, can confirm that Equal Pay Day 2023 will fall on 22nd November. Equal Pay Day is a national campaign led by the Fawcett Society in the UK. It marks the day in the year when, based on the gender pay gap, women overall in the UK stop being paid compared to men. The gender pay gap is...| The Fawcett Society
30 October 2023 New research out today from Fawcett, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, reveals a widespread toxic 'tech bro' culture is pushing women out of the tech sector. Read System Update: Addressing the Gender Gap in Tech System Update: Addressing the Gender Gap in Tech is the culmination of eight months of extensive research, interviews and polling. The report explores the views and experience of women and men who work in tech roles, those who have recently left, and women who ha...| The Fawcett Society
20 October 2023 Today is a huge day in the fight against workplace sexual harassment in the UK. We are delighted that The Worker Protection Bill has passed its final stage in the House of Commons which means it will become law before the end of the year. Everybody deserves to feel safe at work but the harsh reality is that too many women don't because workplace cultures allow sexual harassment to thrive. Recent news stories have shown just how deep the crisis is and the research backs it up. ...| The Fawcett Society
14 October 2023 Women's voices are critical to the result of the upcoming general election. Our friends at Elect Her have produced a toolkit to help you get involved in the run-up to the local, regional and general elections, filled with advice, including how to: Volunteer with a campaign Influence candidates Organise a hustings event Check out the How to Get Involved in The Election Toolkit from Elect Her Whether at a one-to-one meeting, or at a hustings, asking political candidates about th...| The Fawcett Society
Our Women Win Elections! Fawcett Conference took place on Saturday 14th Oct 2023 to a sell out audience. We were thrilled to welcome so many members and new-comers to our annual conference and AGM which took place at King's House in London. The conference focused on the key issues that matter to women over the next eighteen months, including childcare, flexible working, getting more women and more diverse voices into politics and fighting the culture of misogyny that underpins it all. We hel...| The Fawcett Society
Our report launch- System Update: Addressing the gender gap in tech, took place on Tuesday 31st Oct at Sadler's Wells. In partnership with VMO2. Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/884384959 The tech sector is suffering a skills shortage. Yet women represent a minority of the UK tech workforce, and Black and minoritised women are excluded further still. This missing talent not only means a wider gender pay gap but leads to bias in the systems that underpin our daily lives. This new research f...| The Fawcett Society
18 Sept 2023 Efforts to improve gender equality in Parliament have made too little progress, according to a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Women in Parliament which highlights the extent to which proposed reforms have not been implemented. Read Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament is the first ever audit of a decade’s worth of reports into gender equality in the UK Parliament. It show...| The Fawcett Society
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Women in Parliament brings together MPs and peers to discuss and campaign for increasing the number of women in Parliament in all parties and, and to support women in Parliament and those standing for public office. The Fawcett Society runs the APPG on behalf of the officers and members. Read Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament?, the latest report from the APPG. Current Officers: Maria Miller MP, Chair Baroness Jenkin of Kennin...| The Fawcett Society
14 Sept 2023 With 3.5 million people in the UK affected by inferility, the Fawcett Society has partnered with TotalJobs to conduct a new study exploring how employers can better support women's careers and create fertility-friendly workplaces. Read Paths to Parenthood: Navigating Fertility at Work, an employer's guide. The research shows that: HR leaders recognise the importance of offering more fertility support, but over three quarters (77%) have encountered challenges to implement across ...| The Fawcett Society
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THIS EQUAL PLAY WEBINAR TOOK PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2023 Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/861651292 Bringing together an expert panel, combining lived experience, top tips and school-based case studies, we discussed what can be done to tackle gender and racial stereotypes in everyday early years and classroom settings. The event aimed to help build capacity and confidence in practitioners, leading to a transformative impact on all children, moving beyond the limits of gender bia...| The Fawcett Society
27 June 2023 The intersection of sexism and racism mean that often women of colour experience compounded disadvantage. A new report from the Fawcett Society, supported by the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign, shows how the ‘Motherhood Pay Penalty’—that mothers with two children take home 26% less income than women without children—impacts on a woman’s income and earning power throughout her working life, and compounds the effects of the ethnicity pay gap. Today’s report is the first of...| The Fawcett Society
19 July 2023 Update: System Update: Addressing the Gender Gap in Tech was published on October 30 2023. Read now. With thanks to our funding partner Virgin Media 02, Fawcett is currently working on a new research project that explores the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector. Just 19% of tech employees are women, with even greater underrepresentation among Black and minoritised and disabled women. This lack of representation drives the gender pay gap, and creates recruitment di...| The Fawcett Society
We are pleased to see that the Worker Protection Bill is resuming safe passage through parliament, albeit disappointed to see government walking back commitment to third party protections.| The Fawcett Society
