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EHRC Inquiry warns ‘inexcusable and unacceptable’ variation in progress for women on boards

Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission released findings that show fewer than half (47%) of companies increased their female board representation over the period covered by the inquiry, whi...

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EHRC research further demonstrates the motherhood penalty

Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission released their report on pregnancy and maternity discrimination, revealing the UK attitudes in the world of work.Fawcett Society CEO Sam Smethers c...

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The forgotten women of classical music

A four-minute musical challenge for you! No knowledge required – all you need is the burning desire to challenge lazy gender stereotypes.So – please listen to these seven extracts of music. Ca...

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