New data analysis shows the significant financial implications of school closures. Read more
Harmful gender stereotypes are significantly limiting children’s potential, warns a landmark report from Fawcett's Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood. Read more
The Fawcett Society published new research on Equal Pay Day 2020 to show the impact of the coronavirus on gender equality. Read more
Here's how you can get involved this Equal Pay Day. Read more
New data analysis shows the financial pressures facing families over the Christmas period with a majority of single parents, larger families and disabled parents concerned about being able to afford presents for their children. Read more
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Fawcett Society and Young Women's Trust have today announced they are entering talks to investigate a potential merger, led by the organisations' boards. Read more
The Fawcett Society can confirm that Equal Pay Day will be 20th November 2020. Read more
Stella Creasy introduces Fawcett Society's Equal Pay Implementation and Claims Bill to Parliament which gives women the Right to Know. Read more
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. Read more
Throughout October we will be celebrating the work of some incredible Black women in the UK. Read more
Fawcett's Chief Executive Sam Smethers responds to the Government's response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation. Read more
Read our joint statement calling for investment to stem the Covid childcare crisis. Read more
Fawcett Society responds to the sentencing of former MP Charlie Elphicke to 2 years in prison for sexual assault. Read more
Fawcett joins forces with the TUC, Centenary Action Group and others to call for the MP suspected of rape to be suspended while a full investigation is carried out. Parliament is a workplace like any other. Read more
Fawcett calls for the whip to be removed from the Conservative MP suspected of rape while a full investigation is carried out. Read more
Almost half of women in the West Midlands and over four in ten in Greater Manchester have considered retraining into health and social care during Covid-19. Read more
After five fantastic years at Fawcett, Sam Smethers will be stepping down as Chief Executive in December 2020. Read more
Fawcett has written to the Chancellor calling for urgent support for childcare providers, to ensure that childcare is available when parents are able to go back to work. Read more
Women living in couples with a male partner are almost twice as likely as men to take charge of household budgeting. They are also more likely to suffer from ‘spending guilt’, according to a new report published today by the Fawcett Society in partnership with Starling Bank. Read more
New data analysis published today reveals that during lockdown a shocking six in ten disabled women are struggling to access necessities from the shops (63%), compared with 46% of non-disabled men and 52% of non-disabled women. Read more
New polling looks at the financial and social impact of the outbreak for Black and Asian women and women from ethnic minority backgrounds. Read more
Fawcett leads joint letter to the Prime Minister calling for substantial long-term investment in the childcare infrastructure as lockdown is eased. Read more
New survey data from The Fawcett Society finds that 72% think care workers are underpaid. Three in four think carers should get the Real Living Wage. Read more