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AI and Gender Equality: Bringing the conversation to Parliament
Baroness Harriet Harman stepping down as Chair

After strong leadership on women’s rights, Harriet wlll continue supporting the organisation and wider movement.
Join us for our flagship annual conference

A discussion on the solutions to tackling misogyny and sexism.
Why the Equality Act Matters For Everyone

During Women’s History Month, we explain why the Equality Act matters for everyone and why protecting these hard-won rights is vital.

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading feminist charity, fighting misogyny and driving real change for women and girls. Through campaigning, research and advocacy, we challenge the systems that hold women back and push for a fairer, safer and more equal future. Join us to help make it happen.
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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!
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.
Fawcett research shows exposure to gender stereotypes as a child causes harm in later life

7 MARCH 2019: New polling today shows ‘significant and wide-ranging consequences for both women and men’.
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.
Equality – it’s about time: Timeline of women’s rights 1866-2016

29 JANUARY 2016
Menopause and the Workplace

Our new landmark report reveals a lack of basic support and damaging stigma which means the needs of menopausal women are being ignored both in the workplace and by healthcare providers.
Find a local group and download our resources

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.
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.

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