Reproductive Rights

Legal system ‘failing’ women and in need of reform, says Fawcett in landmark Sex Discrimination Law Review

23 JANUARY 2018: The report, which is the first of its kind, highlights the urgent need for law reform, and measures to tackle endemic violence against women and girls. Read more

Fawcett comments on call for NHS-funded abortions for women travelling from N. Ireland

28 JUNE 2017: Over 40 cross-party policymakers have signed a letter to remove the ban on NHS-funded abortions for women travelling from Northern Ireland. Read more

Fawcett issues joint letter to Theresa May on the DUP and abortion rights

13 JUNE 2017: The Fawcett Society issued this open letter following news that Theresa May is seeking to strike a deal with the DUP, a party that opposes abortion rights. Read more

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EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT: Misjustice by Helena Kennedy

Helena Kennedy forensically examines the pressing new evidence that women are being discriminated against when it comes to the law. From the shocking lack of female judges to the scandal of female prisons and the double discrimination experienced by BAME women, Kennedy shows with force and fury that change

Equal, by Carrie Gracie: the battle for equal pay

To celebrate the publication of Equal, we are publishing this exclusive extract from the book - and offering the first 20 people to sign up to become a Fawcett member from today a free copy of Equal as part of their membership pack. Become a member today and receive your free copy!

New Fawcett data shows women much less ‘relaxed’ than men about No Deal

4th Sept 2019: Boris Johnson has a problem with women voters. The Government is increasingly offering them the prospect of a No Deal exit from the EU, which they are clearly much less relaxed about than men.

Fawcett comments on Carrie Gracie's new book Equal - 'A reminder that pay is about power'

4 Sept 2019: As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act we are also campaigning to transform workplace culture, change the system and strengthen the law. Because women everywhere deserve to be Equal.

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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 Day

Saturday 10th November. This Equal Pay Day, Fawcett are calling on people to be a part of their campaign to fight unequal pay by taking ‘3 steps to #GetEqual’: Talk, Share, and Donate. Join us!

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.