Briefings

Coronavirus: Impact on young people

This briefing looks at how the coronavirus outbreak impacted young people. It sets out the experiences of young people during 2021. It comprises analysis of data from a survey of 1,026 adults in the UK aged 18 to 30 conducted in early June. Read more

Coronavirus: Impact on Young Women on Low Income

This briefing looks at how the coronavirus outbreak impacted women on lower incomes. It sets out the experiences of young people during 2021. It comprises analysis of data from a survey of 1,026 adults in the UK aged 18 to 30 conducted in early June. Read more

One year on: Women reflect on the Government's response to Covid-19

New research shows that less than four in ten women in the UK believe the Government is focusing on issues that matter most to them in its response to the pandemic – this compares to 50% of men. The briefing is published jointly with UK Women's Budget Group, Engender and Close the Gap (Scotland), Women Equality Network Wales, and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group (NIWBG). Read more

Greater Manchester Mayoral Election: Women and Girls Manifesto

Read our calls for Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates to commit to gender equality. Read more

Disabled mothers three times more likely to have lost work during the pandemic

New research published today by leading gender equality organisations, the Fawcett Society, The UK Women’s Budget Group, Engender and Close the Gap (Scotland), Women Equality Network Wales, and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group (NIWBG), shows that the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to amplify disadvantages experienced by disabled parents and the Government must take decisive action to tackle this. Read more

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