On November 20th, 2024, women stop being paid compared to men. This is the point in the year when, on average, women effectively work for free. The gender pay gap is now 11.3%, up from 10.7% last year. It’s a stark reminder that while progress has been made, gender pay inequality persists - and may be higher than we thought. Read more
For Equal Pay Day 2022, Fawcett releases new data showing the double impact of the cost of living crisis and the gender pay gap on women. Read more
As part of this year’s Equal Pay Day 2021 campaign, the Fawcett Society is calling on employers to take the #EndSalaryHistory pledge: stop asking new recruits how much they were paid in their previous jobs. Read more
Find out how we're campaigning for women's voices to be heard and policymakers to act, and how you can get involved. Read more
Our campaigns shape the debate and drive change for women’s rights and gender equality. You can request Fawcett Society literature to help raise awareness about our campaigning work here.
Flexible work and equal pay should be the norm in workplaces across the UK. Here are Fawcett's calls for all political parties to create workplaces that work for women at the next election. Read more
In our commissioned poll for Equal Pay Day 2022, Fawcett discovered which policies addressing the gender pay gap would win 'red wall' votes. Read more
Fawcett are working in partnership with the Runnymede Trust to deliver a project exploring the pay and progression of women of colour. Read more
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. Read more
100 years since some women first secured the vote, we are campaigning to make 2018 a year of victories for girls and women everywhere. It's #OurTimeNow. Read more
The most powerful politicians in the UK are women. It's about time the press stopped giving shoe commentaries, and started focusing on their views and policies. Read more
Fawcett and Spirit of Women support organisations fighting harmful gender norms and stereotypes through this small grants programme. Champion them with us. Read more
We're taking a stand against online abuse and harassment. Add your voice to our campaign. Read more