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Suffrage Centenary

Fawcett comments on women's representation 100 years since first women voted and stood for election

Fawcett comments on women's representation 100 years since first women voted and stood for election

14 DECEMBER 2018: Despite all the great celebrations and activity this year, to date it adds up to a missed opportunity to effect lasting change. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 31st January, 2019

Author: Heenali Patel

Prime Minister encourages young women to get into politics

Prime Minister encourages young women to get into politics

18 JULY 2018: Over 500 women attended Fawcett and 50:50 Parliament ‘Courage Calls: Ask Her to Stand’ event for women interested in a career in politics. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2018

Updated: 1st August, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Tatty Devine Announces Partnership with Fawcett

Tatty Devine Announces Partnership with Fawcett

21 MAY 2018: We are delighted to announce we will be launching a range with the iconic British jewellery brand Tatty Devine to celebrate the centenary year. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2018

Updated: 28th June, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett comments on call to grant suffragettes legal pardon

Fawcett comments on call to grant suffragettes legal pardon

6 FEBRUARY 2018: Suffragette activism was for a noble cause and many of them became political prisoners. It would be a fitting tribute to pardon them now. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

100 Years Since Women First Won the Vote, U.K. Pessimistic about Achieving Gender Equality in Parliament

100 Years Since Women First Won the Vote, U.K. Pessimistic about Achieving Gender Equality in Parliament

06 FEBRUARY 2018: Although today marks 100 years since the first women won the vote, less than half of young women think equal representation in Parliament will be achieved in their lifetime. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Centenary of women’s suffrage a ‘missed opportunity’ unless barriers to political participation are removed, say campaigners

Centenary of women’s suffrage a ‘missed opportunity’ unless barriers to political participation are removed, say campaigners

17 JANUARY 2018: Systems and culture have to change. Unless they do, we risk the 2018 centenary being a missed opportunity. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2018

Updated: 30th January, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Gillian Wearing announced as artist of Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Square

Gillian Wearing announced as artist of Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Square

13 APRIL 2017: Gillian Wearing will be the first woman to create a statue for Parliament Square. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Millicent Fawcett to be commemorated with statue in Parliament Square

Millicent Fawcett to be commemorated with statue in Parliament Square

02 APRIL 2017: Millicent Fawcett will be the first woman to be honoured in Parliament Square to mark 100 years since women first secured the vote. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2017

Updated: 12th June, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

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  • One year on: Women reflect on the Government's response to Covid-19

    One year on: Women reflect on the Government's response to Covid-19

    New research shows that less than four in ten women in the UK believe the Government is focusing on issues that matter most to them in its response to the pandemic – this compares to 50% of men. The briefing is published jointly with UK Women's Budget Group, Engender and Close the Gap (Scotland), Women Equality Network Wales, and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group (NIWBG).

  • Disabled mothers three times more likely to have lost work during the pandemic

    Disabled mothers three times more likely to have lost work during the pandemic

  • Greater Manchester Mayoral Election: Women and Girls Manifesto

    Greater Manchester Mayoral Election: Women and Girls Manifesto

    Read our calls for Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates to commit to gender equality.

  • Disabled mothers three times more likely to have lost work during the pandemic

    Disabled mothers three times more likely to have lost work during the pandemic

    New research published today by leading gender equality organisations, the Fawcett Society, The UK Women’s Budget Group, Engender and Close the Gap (Scotland), Women Equality Network Wales, and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group (NIWBG), shows that the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to amplify disadvantages experienced by disabled parents and the Government must take decisive action to tackle this.

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    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.

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