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The UK Needs a Feminist Foreign Policy

22 January 2020: With the Brexit deadline approaching and the UK’s place in the world independent from the EU up for question, Marissa Conway argues we need a feminist foreign policy which is rooted in the values of equality, intersectionality, transparency, and justice.
Fawcett comments on Sarah Montague's BBC pay settlement

20 January 2020: Presenter Sarah Montague has confirmed a 400k settlement with the BBC for 'unequal treatment'.
Fawcett comments on Government's call for victims of sexual harassment to share their experiences

17 January 2020: The Government Equalities Office is today calling for sexual harassment victims to share their experiences as part of a new survey.
Fawcett's 2020 Sex and Power Index: Men continue to dominate every sector of UK public life

13 JANUARY 2020: The Fawcett Society’s 2020 Sex and Power Index charts the extent of male domination of positions of power with women still missing in significant numbers from top jobs.

Sex Discrimination Law Review

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.
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We campaign for a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential, creating a stronger, happier future for us all. 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 Day 2019

Stop pay discrimination. Sign the #RightToKnow petition today.
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.
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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.