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Landmark report reveals 75% of women of colour have experienced racism at work

Leading gender equality organisation, the Fawcett Society, and the UK's leading race equality think tank, the Runnymede Trust, are today releasing a landmark report, Broken Ladders.
Broken Ladders: The Myth of Meritocracy for Women of Colour in the Workplace

Women of colour across the UK already know that experiencing racism at work is the norm. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Runnymede Trust to produce our ground-breaking research.
Broken Ladders: The Myth of Meritocracy in the Workplace for Women of Colour
Fawcett responds to Queen's Speech

Today’s Queen’s Speech marks yet another year in which the Government will fail to uphold its commitment to making workplaces fairer for all women.

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.
Work with us

Come and join us in our work to achieve gender equality! We are a dynamic, friendly team in a supportive and caring working environment.
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.
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 155 years.
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.
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 working remotely as well as out of our offices in Vauxhall, south London. Read more about us and how you can get in touch here.