The Fawcett Society is today publishing its 2022 Sex and Power Index – the biennial report which charts the progress towards equal representation for women in top jobs across the UK. Read more
Today a new guide - Smashing Stereotypes in Advertising - has been published by LIONS and The Fawcett Society, supporting advertisers to tackle gender stereotypes. Read more
The Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life, can confirm that Equal Pay Day 2021 will fall on Thursday 18th November. Read more
Data released today by the Fawcett Society shows that just 34% of the 4,980 councillors elected in May were women. This means that, at this rate of change, we won’t see gender parity in local councils until 2077 – over 50 years away. Read more
The Fawcett Society and nearly twenty leading women's rights and hate crime organisations have released a joint public response to the Law Commission review of Hate Crime. Read more
The Fawcett Society, working with Standard Chartered Bank and the Financial Services Skills Commission, publishes new report on women's experiences of menopause in the financial services sector. Read more
The Fawcett Society is delighted to announce that Jemima Olchawski has been appointed as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Read more
Fawcett Society responds to Prime Minister's comment on misogyny as a hate crime on 5th October 2021 Read more
A new report from leading gender equality organisations led by the Fawcett Society, shines a light on sexual harassment in UK workplaces and equips employers to understand and tackle the root causes of this form of abuse. Read more
Fawcett’s new literature review shows Women of Colour face inequalities at all stages of their life which damages their pay and progression. Read more
Research carried out by Survation for six women’s organisations highlights the overwhelming support from young people (aged 18-30) for the Government to invest in social infrastructure. Read more
The Fawcett Society and Lifting Limits lead a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Education calling for early intervention on gender stereotypes and violence against women and girls. Read more
Fawcett Society responds to the Queen's Speech in parliament on 11 May 2021. Read more
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Fawcett Society has launched a joint statement with leading equality charities, campaigners and business groups to call for the reinstatement of enforcement on large employers to report their gender pay gap. Read more
The Fawcett Society has today sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, asking him to implement the key recommendations included in the Women and Equalities Select Committee report. Read more
New polling highlights the impact of the pandemic on low income families. 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
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
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