Past projects

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.Read more

Keeping Mum Campaign

Latest

The Abortion Bill - Joint briefing

22 OCTOBER 2018

Backwards and in High Heels

“Sure Fred Astaire was great, but don’t forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did, backwards and in high heels.”

11 NOVEMBER 2018: A cabaret of scenes, music, drag & poetry celebrating women’s bravery during WW1, from some of the capital’s most exciting artists. All profits from this event are going to the Fawcett Society to support the advancement of women.

Taking The Biscuit

The gender pay gap is taking the biscuit! This Equal Pay Day, get your rolling pins at the ready to help Fawcett close the gap for good!

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading 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 currently recruiting for a Head of Strategy and Business Development. Apply for this exciting new role today!

Join the fight for women's rights

Becoming a Fawcett member is the most effective way to fight gender inequality in Britain. Join 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.

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.

Equal Pay Day 2018

Saturday 10th November. Join the fight to close the gap for good!

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.

Past projects

Sex Discrimination Law Review

Sounds Familiar Project

Women in Justice

Keeping Mum Campaign