Current projects

50 years of Equal Pay: It's time to value the care sector

The 29th May 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. But the work that women do is still consistently undervalued. This is particularly the case for those who work in the social care sector - with low pay and poor terms and conditions. Read more

The impacts of coronavirus on women

We've been conducting vital research on the gendered impacts of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. Read more

Pay and Progression of Women of Colour

Fawcett are working in partnership with the Runnymede Trust to deliver a project exploring the pay and progression of women of colour. Read more

Sexual harassment in the workplace

We are working with women's organisations from across the four nations of the UK on a project to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace. Read more

APPG on Women in Parliament

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. Read more

The Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood

Will you join our mission to help end stereotypes for good? Read more

Sexual Harassment in Parliament: Protecting MPs, Peers, volunteers and staff

In the wake of the harassment allegations in Parliament, The Fawcett Society is working with Hogan Lovells to gather and analyse the testimonies of women in politics who have experienced sexual harassment. Participate in our research today. Read more

APPG on Sex Equality

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sex Equality is a cross-party group of MPs and peers, and provides a forum for discussing sex equality and associated issues. Read more

Making Devolution Work for Women

This project will ensure that diverse women’s voices are heard in the new English city-region devolution deals in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, and that policy makers make decisions which will advance gender equality. Read more

Latest

Fawcett's Equal Pay Bill: Just 3 in 10 women say their bosses would tell them the truth on equal pay

Stella Creasy introduces Fawcett Society's Equal Pay Implementation and Claims Bill to Parliament which gives women the Right to Know.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting: A comparative analysis

The report compares gender pay gap reporting in the UK with ten countries across the world.

An interview with Martha - a domestic abuse outreach worker

To honour Black History Month, we're celebrating the work of Black women across the UK. We spoke to a domestic abuse outreach worker to find out more about her work.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting: A Comparative Analysis

Fawcett partners on a new report which explores the approach of gender pay gap reporting around the world and compares the UK's response with that of other nations.

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. If you believe in a society where no one is prevented from reaching their full potential because of their gender, join us today.

Work with us

We are a dynamic, friendly team in a supportive and caring working environment. We particularly welcome applications from BAME, LGBT, disabled and older applicants.

Join our movement for women's rights

We campaign for gender equality. At home, at work, and in public life. Join us — become a Fawcett member today!

Close the gender pay gap

Did you know it will take 100 years to close the gender pay gap at current rates? We cannot afford to keep going backwards.

Equal Pay

The Equal Pay Act in the UK is not fit for purpose. We're calling to end pay secrecy with a legal 'Right to Know'. The time for change is now.

Sex Discrimination Law Review

How do we make equality law in the UK fit for the 21st century? Create a fairer and more equal society by supporting our Law Review.

Our history

Millicent Fawcett began campaigning for women’s equality in 1866, and was instrumental in achieving first votes for women in 1918. At The Fawcett Society, we’ve continued her legacy of fighting sexism through impactful research and hard-hitting campaigns for over 150 years.