Infographics: EU Withdrawal Bill Amendments to protect women fleeing violence

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Sam Smethers to step down as Fawcett's Chief Executive

After five fantastic years at Fawcett, Sam Smethers will be stepping down as Chief Executive in December 2020.
Making women visible: The Liverpool way

Aida Narimani runs Fawcett's Merseyside local group and shares how the community in Liverpool have risen to meet the challenges presented during the coronaviruspandemic.
The Space Between Black and White: In Conversation with Esua Goldsmith

Join former Fawcett Chair Esua Goldsmith as she discusses her new book with our Chief Exec, Sam Smethers, and current Chair, Fiona Mactaggart.
Coronavirus Diaries: Five minutes with the Prime Minister

Last week, we asked diarists what they would tell the Prime Minister about their experiences in lockdown, if they could have five minutes with him.

Infographics: Sex Discrimination Law Review

23 JANUARY 2018: Fawcett's Sex Discrimination Law Review highlights the urgent need for law reform, and measures to tackle endemic violence against women and girls.
Video: Equal Pay Day animations - Fawcett and Golin

10 NOVEMBER 2017: This Equal Pay Day, Fawcett worked with Golin to create this series of animations highlighting key facts about the gender pay gap.
Video: Sam Smethers on the future of equality and human rights

24 OCTOBER 2017: Sam Smethers speaks to the Equality and Human Rights Commission about the advances of human rights legislation in the past decade, and challenges ahead.
Infographics: #Resist

29 JULY 2017: We launched this social media campaign to coincide with the airing of the final episode of The Handmaid's Tale in the UK. It highlighted injustices and issues including female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and abortion laws in Northern Ireland.
INFOGRAPHICS: DOES LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORK FOR WOMEN?

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Infographics: Sexism in Local Government

26 APRIL 2017
INFOGRAPHICS: GENDER PAY BY ETHNICITY IN BRITAIN

6 MARCH 2017
INFOGRAPHICS: SOUNDS FAMILIAR

20 JANUARY 2017
INFOGRAPHICS: PARENTS, WORK AND CARE

8 MARCH 2016

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. If you believe in a society where no one is prevented from reaching their full potential because of their gender, join us today.
Work with us

We are a dynamic, friendly team in a supportive and caring working environment. We particularly welcome applications from BAME, LGBT, disabled and older applicants.
Join our movement for women's rights

We campaign for gender equality. At home, at work, and in public life. Join us — become a Fawcett member today!
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.
Our staff

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.