News Events General Election 2017: Women's Hustings There’s no denying we’re facing turbulent and challenging times ahead. With the General Electionjust around the corner, it’s a crucial time to ensure all parties pledge to support women’s rights. How do candidates plan to defend women’s rights post-Brexit? How will they tackle the pay gap, misogyny and gender-based violence? What will they do about equal representation and ensuring women aren’t hit hardest by spending cuts? Join us at Women’s Hustings 2017 on Monday 22nd May, 6-8pm, to hear MPs across the political parties address these questions and many more. The event will be chaired by Darshna Soni, Home Affairs Correspondent, Channel 4 News. Our line-up of speakers: This event is hosted by leading women’s rights charity The Fawcett Society, alongside The Women’s Budget Group, Maternity Action, Girlguiding UK, The Young Women’s Trust, Rape Crisis and Rosa. Booking for this event has now closed. Manage Cookie Preferences