- Fawcett has responded to plans to reform the way politics works in Britain
- Government Recognises Budget Cuts Could Worsen Inequality
- Fawcett bid to have budget declared unlawful
- Women's Budget Group responds to Emergency Budget
- Austerity agenda risks 'roll back' on women's equality
- Equal Pay Act conference 2010
- Government proposals on rape anonymity
- 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
- Fawcett responds to the Queen's speech
- Leading article in the Times
- Lack of women assigned key roles
- Women's equality in the new coalition – policy red line or expendable?
- A new kind of politics? With a top table looking like that?
- Men outnumber women 4 to 1 in new cabinet
- Press Release: Women MPs and Electoral Reform
- Women's Budget Group publishes a Report on Budget Proposals
- Guardian letter signed by Sarah Waters, Shami Chakrabarti and more urges action on women's representation
- Daily Telegraph article by Martin Beckford
- Guardian article on the lack of senior women figures in the Lib Dems
- Women have gone missing, and new sexists are dusting off old theories
- Survey shows massive gulf between parties on women's equality
- Full video of the Fawcett Society and LSE Hustings
- Watch Fawcett Society on BBC at 10pm
- Harman confirms Labour will publish economic impacts on women of future budgets
- Women enter the fray
- What women want from the parties
- Ceri Goddard comments on the parties manifestos on Women's Hour
- Regressive, stagnant & contradictory: Fawcett's verdict on parties' manifestos
- PRESS RELEASE: Fawcett criticises parties' policies on women
- Fawcett responds to reopening of abortion and sex education debates
- PRESS RELEASE: Fawcett unites with Democracy campaigners to demand equality in any new House of Lords
- Impact on women ignored in three main parties' plans to cut spending
- Open Letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and his shadows on the opposition and Liberal Democrat Benches
- Press release: Fawcett's polling shows 49% of women don’t think politicians are considering their views on tax and spending
- Yasmin Alibhai–Brown thinks that The future of politics lies with women
- New Survey on women solicitors careers, work – life balance and flexible working
- Telegraph Article written by Mary Riddle
- Statement on Stern Review Recommendations on the handling of Rape Complaints
- What About Women letter in the Guardian
- Ceri Goddard writes for the Guardian's Comment is Free
- Don't forget us: Women want MPs' attention
- Fawcett responds to Gordon Brown's podcast
- Independent article celebrating International Women's Day
- BBC's Politics Show Sunday 7th March 2010
- New poll shows action on women will win votes
- Fawcett BBC
- Groundbreaking equal pay win for Sheffield City Council workers
- Fawcett holds first national Feminist Firewalk
- Fawcett calls for government action on both class and gender inequalities
- Ethnic minority women facing double discrimination in the Criminal Justice System, finds new Fawcett report
- EU women ministers Summit Cadiz
- Ceri Goddard on Woman's Hour
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Fawcett's response to the Parlimentary Reform Bill
Fawcett responds to the Parliamentary Reform Bill
Fawcett responds to the Parliamentary Reform Bill
Government Recognises Budget Cuts Could Worsen Inequality
Fawcett responds to publication of letter from Theresa May MP to George Osborne about the budget.
Fawcett responds to publication of letter from Theresa May MP to George Osborne about the budget.
Fawcett launches legal challenge to government budget
Fawcett are seeking a judicial review of the government's recent budget
Fawcett are seeking a judicial review of the government's recent budget
The Women's Budget Group response to Emergency Budget
Gender impact assesment of Osborne's emergency budget
Gender impact assesment of Osborne's emergency budget
Women will bear brunt of emergency budget measures
Fawcett response to Osborne's emergency budget
Fawcett response to Osborne's emergency budget
Conference on the 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
On the 28th May 2010, the Fawcett Society joined forces with the TUC, UNISON and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to host a landmark conference considering the issue of equal pay.
On the 28th May 2010, the Fawcett Society joined forces with the TUC, UNISON and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to host a landmark conference considering the issue of equal pay.
Fawcett responds to Cameron's comments on rape anonymity
Fawcett responds to the government's plans to extend anonymity to rape defendents.
Fawcett responds to the government's plans to extend anonymity to rape defendents.
Fawcett hosts landmark conference to mark 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
Information on 'Equal Pay - where next?' a conference Fawcett is jointly hosting with the TUC, UNISON and the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Information on 'Equal Pay - where next?' a conference Fawcett is jointly hosting with the TUC, UNISON and the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Queen's speech presents 'risks and opportunities'
What the legislative year ahead will mean for women
What the legislative year ahead will mean for women
Leading article in the Times
The lack of women in the new Government is shaming for British politics
The lack of women in the new Government is shaming for British politics
Ceri Goddard discusses the lack of women assigned key roles
The Fawcett Society's Ceri Goddard discusses the lack of women assigned key roles in the new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition party on GMTV with Margaret Beckett.
The Fawcett Society's Ceri Goddard discusses the lack of women assigned key roles in the new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition party on GMTV with Margaret Beckett.
Women's equality in the new coalition – policy red line or expendable?
The Fawcett Society has today released an initial response to the Conservative / Lib Dem coalition document.
The Fawcett Society has today released an initial response to the Conservative / Lib Dem coalition document.
A new kind of politics? With a top table looking like that?
Comment is free article by Katharine Viner
Comment is free article by Katharine Viner
Men outnumber women 4 to 1 in new cabinet
Ceri Goddard, Chief Executive of the Fawcett Society, has today responded to news that the coalition government's cabinet will be made up of 19 men and 4 women.
Ceri Goddard, Chief Executive of the Fawcett Society, has today responded to news that the coalition government's cabinet will be made up of 19 men and 4 women.
Press Release: Fawcett and Centre for Women and Democracy comment on elections results
Fawcett comments on the number of women MPs elected and the need for urgent reform to tackle inequality in parliament.
Fawcett comments on the number of women MPs elected and the need for urgent reform to tackle inequality in parliament.
The UK Women's Budget Group publishes a Report on Budget Proposals in Party Manifestos, May 2010
Government budgets in the new parliament are in danger of reversing trends to greater equality between women and men.
Government budgets in the new parliament are in danger of reversing trends to greater equality between women and men.
100 leading women from arts, politics, academia and more back Fawcett's call to keep women on the political agenda
Read our letter printed in the Guardian about the need to ensure the next Government puts women's representation firmly on the agenda
Read our letter printed in the Guardian about the need to ensure the next Government puts women's representation firmly on the agenda
Daily Telegraph article by Martin Beckford
Just 385 of the 2,285 prospective MPs contacted by the Fawcett Society, said they backed its plans to tackle the pay gap
Just 385 of the 2,285 prospective MPs contacted by the Fawcett Society, said they backed its plans to tackle the pay gap
Guardian article on the lack of senior women figures in the Lib Dems
Opposition to positive discrimination lies at root of Liberal Democrats' failure to deal with the gender deficit
Opposition to positive discrimination lies at root of Liberal Democrats' failure to deal with the gender deficit
Women have gone missing, and new sexists are dusting off old theories
Hustings debate was described as 'constructed to change the rules' by Guardian writer Natasha Walter
Hustings debate was described as 'constructed to change the rules' by Guardian writer Natasha Walter
Survey shows massive gulf between parties on women's equality
Fawcetts survey of election candidates shows massive gulf between the parties on women 's equality
Fawcetts survey of election candidates shows massive gulf between the parties on women 's equality
Full video of the Fawcett Society and LSE Hustings
Event with Harriet Harman, Lynne Featherstone and Theresa May asking What About Women?
Event with Harriet Harman, Lynne Featherstone and Theresa May asking What About Women?
Watch Fawcett Society on BBC at 10pm
The What About Women? hustings event with Harriet Harman, Theresa May and Lynne Featherstone featured on BBC news at 10.
The What About Women? hustings event with Harriet Harman, Theresa May and Lynne Featherstone featured on BBC news at 10.
Harman confirms Labour will publish economic impacts on women of future budgets
Labour Deputy Leader, Harriet Harman, committed last night to publish an assessment of the impact of future budgets on Women voters and Fawcett is now challenging to the other Parties to follow Labour’s lead.
Labour Deputy Leader, Harriet Harman, committed last night to publish an assessment of the impact of future budgets on Women voters and Fawcett is now challenging to the other Parties to follow Labour’s lead.
Women enter the fray
Fawcett hosts all-women election debate
Fawcett hosts all-women election debate
What women want from the parties
Left Foot Forward article exploring the parties failure to think consistently about how their policies could impact differently on women and men.
Left Foot Forward article exploring the parties failure to think consistently about how their policies could impact differently on women and men.
Ceri Goddard comments on the parties manifestos on Women's Hour
The political parties have been unveiling their manifestos which include pledges on the economy, childcare, health and education, Ceri comments on Women's Hour
The political parties have been unveiling their manifestos which include pledges on the economy, childcare, health and education, Ceri comments on Women's Hour
Regressive, stagnant & contradictory: Fawcett's verdict on parties' manifestos
After concerted efforts to woo women voters, the parties' manifestos hardly mention those same women, and the policies they do propose range from disappointing to downright disturbing.
After concerted efforts to woo women voters, the parties' manifestos hardly mention those same women, and the policies they do propose range from disappointing to downright disturbing.
Political parties' policies on women still more spin than substance, says Fawcett
Fawcett Press Release
Political Parties' policies on women still more spin than substance, says Fawcett
Fawcett Press Release
Political Parties' policies on women still more spin than substance, says Fawcett
Fawcett responds to reopening of abortion and sex education debates
Fawcett and the National Abortion Campaign have responded to articles about a reduction in the abortion limit and changes to the way sex education is conducted
Fawcett and the National Abortion Campaign have responded to articles about a reduction in the abortion limit and changes to the way sex education is conducted
PRESS RELEASE: Fawcett unites with Democracy campaigners to demand equality in any new House of Lords
The Fawcett Society and five other democracy and electoral reform campaigners have written to Jack Straw asking for a clear signal that any reform will include changes to get women equally represented in the Lords and the Commons.
The Fawcett Society and five other democracy and electoral reform campaigners have written to Jack Straw asking for a clear signal that any reform will include changes to get women equally represented in the Lords and the Commons.
Impact on women ignored in three main parties' plans to cut spending
All three main political parties are failing to take into account the impact of looming public spending cuts on women.
All three main political parties are failing to take into account the impact of looming public spending cuts on women.
Open Letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and his shadows on the opposition and Liberal Democrat Benches
Today Fawcett has published an open letter to the Chancellor and his shadows from a range of leading economists and social policy academics calling for economic policies that won't further disadvantage women.
Today Fawcett has published an open letter to the Chancellor and his shadows from a range of leading economists and social policy academics calling for economic policies that won't further disadvantage women.
Press release: Fawcett's polling shows 49% of women don’t think politicians are considering their views on tax and spending
Fawcett calls on politicians to give more weight to the impact of their budget proposals on women's lives.
Fawcett calls on politicians to give more weight to the impact of their budget proposals on women's lives.
Yasmin Alibhai–Brown: The future of politics lies with women
An article from The Independant where Yasmin focuses on the Eaves question time and the affect women voters will have in this election
An article from The Independant where Yasmin focuses on the Eaves question time and the affect women voters will have in this election
New Survey on women solicitors careers, work – life balance and flexible working
The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) and King's College London announced today the results of a survey of women solicitors across the whole of England.
The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) and King's College London announced today the results of a survey of women solicitors across the whole of England.
General Election 2010: Gordon Brown needs to focus fast on what women really want
Women tend to make up their minds later than men, and the Fawcett Society is recording a six-point gap in the undecideds, with men on 11 per cent and women on 17...
Women tend to make up their minds later than men, and the Fawcett Society is recording a six-point gap in the undecideds, with men on 11 per cent and women on 17...
Statement on Stern Review Recommendations on the handling of Rape Complaints
Support for victims of rape but work should be continued to increase the number of rape complaints that end in a conviction.
Support for victims of rape but work should be continued to increase the number of rape complaints that end in a conviction.
Ceri Goddard's letter in the Guardian
I'm heartened that Labour's election strategy will target "middle–class mainstream mums"
I'm heartened that Labour's election strategy will target "middle–class mainstream mums"
Ceri Goddard writes for the Guardian's Comment is Free
Is Question Time's all–women audience a good idea?
Is Question Time's all–women audience a good idea?
Don't forget us: Women want MPs' attention
What About Women? campaign van toured parliament yesterday
What About Women? campaign van toured parliament yesterday
Fawcett responds to Gordon Brown's podcast
Fawcett Society welcomes the Prime Minister's call for action on getting more women in to Britain's board rooms.
Fawcett Society welcomes the Prime Minister's call for action on getting more women in to Britain's board rooms.
The rights of woman: How far have they advanced?
Tomorrow is the 100th International Women's Day, and women everywhere this weekend are marching, celebrating and protesting.
Tomorrow is the 100th International Women's Day, and women everywhere this weekend are marching, celebrating and protesting.
Politics Show Sunday 7th March 2010
Ceri Goddard asks What About Women
Ceri Goddard asks What About Women
Women voters want more than political charm offensives, say Fawcett
Press Release: Largest women's equality coalition for decades asks politicians What About Women?
Press Release: Largest women's equality coalition for decades asks politicians What About Women?
Fawcett welcomes Women's BBC Question Time
Ceri Goddard welcomes the BBC's decision to hold a Question Time with a women only audience
Ceri Goddard welcomes the BBC's decision to hold a Question Time with a women only audience
Groundbreaking equal pay win for Sheffield City Council workers
Groundbreaking equal pay win for Sheffield City Council workers, backed by UNISON
Groundbreaking equal pay win for Sheffield City Council workers, backed by UNISON
Fawcett holds first national Feminist Firewalk
The firewalk is a fundraising and awareness raising initiative. Fawcett supporters including Ken Livingstone, Sarah Waters, Tanika Gupta and Oona King are taking a stand to show that feminism is as relevant to us in 2010 as ever.
The firewalk is a fundraising and awareness raising initiative. Fawcett supporters including Ken Livingstone, Sarah Waters, Tanika Gupta and Oona King are taking a stand to show that feminism is as relevant to us in 2010 as ever.
Fawcett calls for government action on both class and gender inequalities
Ceri Goddard, will highlight the importance of tackling the stark economic and class inequalities revealed by the report.
Ceri Goddard, will highlight the importance of tackling the stark economic and class inequalities revealed by the report.
Realising Rights - increasing ethnic minority women's access to justice
Fawcett has today launched a new report which examines the experiences of ethnic minority women as offenders, victims and workers in the criminal justice system
Fawcett has today launched a new report which examines the experiences of ethnic minority women as offenders, victims and workers in the criminal justice system
EU women ministers Summit Cadiz
Last week in Cadiz the UK and the Spanish Government hosted the biggest ever summit in Cadiz for EU women ministers
Last week in Cadiz the UK and the Spanish Government hosted the biggest ever summit in Cadiz for EU women ministers
Winning Women's Votes, Ceri Goddard on Radio 4's Woman's Hour
On Thursday 7th January 2010, Ceri Goddard, Fawcett's Chief Executive joined Seema Malhotra, Director of the Fabian Women’s Network and Conservative blogger Iain Dale to talk about the female vote in the run up to the general election.
On Thursday 7th January 2010, Ceri Goddard, Fawcett's Chief Executive joined Seema Malhotra, Director of the Fabian Women’s Network and Conservative blogger Iain Dale to talk about the female vote in the run up to the general election.
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