In partnership with Benenden Health's Gender Health Gap campaign, Fawcett is sharing six real-life stories of women who have experienced the gap first-hand. Read more
On #EthnicityPayGap Day 2024, Fawcett is highlighting how ethnicity pay gaps compound the gender pay gap for Black and minoritised ethnicity women. Read more
Read Part 1 of Fawcett's 2-part research into what England can learn from other countries as we undergo our own transformation of early years education and childcare. Read more
New Fawcett research out for Equal Pay Day 2023 shows why making flexible work the default is essential to closing the gender pay gap. Read more
Fawcett's full analysis of the most representative Parliament in history. Read more
Fawcett's new report draws on expertise from around the world to create a blueprint for an ECEC system that is not only fit for purpose, but fit for the future. Read more
The second of two reports from the Fawcett Society and Totaljobs demonstrates the disproportionate impact childcare responsibilities have on women and our careers. Read more
New research from Fawcett, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, reveals that a widespread toxic 'tech bro' culture is pushing women out of the sector, with 43% of women thinking about leaving their role once a week. Read more
A new report from the Fawcett Society and TotalJobs uncovers the stigma around fertility, and the impact it has on the workforce, especially women. Read more
A new report from the Fawcett Society, supported by the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign, shows how the ‘Motherhood Pay Penalty’ compounds the effects of the ethnicity pay gap. Read more
Nothing about us without us. Here's Fawcett's plans to fight for the equal representation of women at the general election and in our next Parliament. Read more
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
New analysis published today shows that local councils across the UK remain vastly male-dominated. Read more
This new report from Fawcett shows how an exclusionary culture both within Westminster and online is damaging our democracy, and risks pushing women out of politics altogether. 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
Our report, Childcare and early education systems, compares the childcare and early education systems of England and five other liberal welfare states - Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Switzerland. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Supported by the Joseph Rowntree Social Security Charitable Trust, the Parliamentary Retention Project (working title) seeks to understand, from a gendered perspective, the barriers and resources that affect MPs' decisions to remain in Parliament, or leave it. Read more
Sex & Power 2022 charts progress towards equal representation for women in the top jobs in the UK. Read more
Smashing Stereotypes in Advertising is a new guide published by The Fawcett Society and LIONS, supporting advertisers who want to actively challenge gender stereotypes throughout the creative process. Read more
The Fawcett Society, working with Standard Chartered Bank and the Financial Services Skills Commission, publishes new report on women's experiences of menopause in the financial services sector. Read more
Our review of the current research identifies five key requirements to create a workplace that does not tolerate sexual harassment: culture; policy; training; reporting mechanisms; and the way employers respond to reports. Read more
The Pay and Progression of Women of Colour Literature Review has for the first time, brought into focus vast research and evidence into the multitude of barriers women of colour face in the workplace. Read more
A coalition report from leading feminist charities setting out the way forward for the UK Government to build back fairer after the Covid pandemic. Read more
Read our calls for Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates to commit to gender equality. Read more
Unlimited Potential - the final report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood sets out how gender expectations significantly limit our children, causing problems such as lower self-esteem in girls and poorer reading skills in boys. Read more
Read our calls for West Midlands Mayoral candidates to commit to gender equality. Read more
This report, published on Equal Pay Day 2020, highlights that the UK is at a coronavirus crossroads when it comes to gender equality. Read more
The report compares gender pay gap reporting in the UK with ten countries across the world. Read more
This report, a joint effort between The Fawcett Society and Starling Bank, considers these changing roles, behaviours and attitudes in the context of financial decision-making within the home. Read more
A manifesto calling on all 2020 candidates for the West Midlands Mayoral Election to commit to improving the lives of women and girls in the region. Read more
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 in politics, the law, civil service, trade unions, charities, professional bodies and sport bodies. Read more
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Women remain under-represented across public life. Devolution, and the metro mayors that were first elected in 2017, offer a potential way forward for public services and economic growth – but so far they have not led to change on women’s representation. Read more