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50 years of Equal Pay: It's time to value the care sector

50 years of Equal Pay: It's time to value the care sector

The 29th May 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. But the work that women do is still consistently undervalued. This is particularly the case for those who work in the social care sector - with low pay and poor terms and conditions. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 11th March, 2022

Author: Beatrix Pitel

Local Government Commission

Local Government Commission

Does Local Government work for women? This year long commission focuses on the newly created structures at a local level and how they are including or excluding women. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 2nd March, 2020

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Sexual Harassment in Parliament: Protecting MPs, Peers, volunteers and staff

Sexual Harassment in Parliament: Protecting MPs, Peers, volunteers and staff

In the wake of the harassment allegations in Parliament, The Fawcett Society is working with Hogan Lovells to gather and analyse the testimonies of women in politics who have experienced sexual harassment. Participate in our research today. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2018

Updated: 11th March, 2022

Author: Heenali Patel

Strategies for Success

Strategies for Success

Our major new research project on the barriers to women's political representation and how these can be overcome. Read our report now. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 11th March, 2022

Author: Heenali Patel

Making Devolution Work for Women

Making Devolution Work for Women

This project will ensure that diverse women’s voices are heard in the new English city-region devolution deals in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, and that policy makers make decisions which will advance gender equality. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2018

Updated: 11th March, 2022

Author: Heenali Patel

Sex Discrimination Law Review

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. Read more

Published: 7th September, 2017

Updated: 4th April, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

#FaceHerFuture

#FaceHerFuture

With Brexit on the horizon, we are campaigning to ensure women's rights don't get left off the political agenda. Stand with us today. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2017

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Heenali Patel

THE GENDER PAY GAP SERIES

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. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2017

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: Heenali Patel

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  • Fawcett welcomes announcements on Private Members' Bills to advance gender equality

    Fawcett welcomes announcements on Private Members' Bills to advance gender equality

    Fawcett welcomes today’s announcements on Private Members’ Bills, which mark an important step towards gender equality.

  • Fawcett Southport and West Lancashire

    Get involved and let’s build on the work of some of the amazing women in this area in the past!

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

    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

    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.

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  • Who we are

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • Find a local group

    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.

  • THE GENDER PAY GAP SERIES

    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.

  • Our staff

    The Fawcett team is working remotely as well as out of our offices in Shoreditch, East London. Read more about us and how you can get in touch here.

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