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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Pushed to More Precarity: The uneven impact of lockdowns on mothers and lower-income parents

Read the latest briefing about how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting parents.
Unlimited Potential - the final report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood

Unlimited Potential - the final report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood sets out how gender expectations significantly limit our children, causing problems such as lower self-esteem in girls and poorer reading skills in boys.
Pushed to More Precarity: The uneven impact of lockdowns on mothers and lower-income parents

Read the latest briefing about how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting parents.
West Midlands Mayoral Election: Women and Girls Manifesto

Read our calls for West Midlands Mayoral candidates to commit to gender equality.

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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

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.
THE GENDER PAY GAP SERIES

We are hosting a series of Gender Pay Gap reporting events to help businesses drive positive change. Watch video clips and download speaker slides from each event here.
Find a local group

We’re delighted to have a growing number of active and effective local women’s rights meet ups, who work in the local community to enforce change and campaign on our behalf. Their work is invaluable to Fawcett.
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The Fawcett team is based in Vauxhall, south London, and is supported by a team of volunteers and temporary staff. Read more about us and how you can get in touch here.