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EU Referendum

New Fawcett data shows women much less ‘relaxed’ than men about No Deal

New Fawcett data shows women much less ‘relaxed’ than men about No Deal

4th Sept 2019: Boris Johnson has a problem with women voters. The Government is increasingly offering them the prospect of a No Deal exit from the EU, which they are clearly much less relaxed about than men. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2019

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett comments on EHRC largest ever review on women's rights

Fawcett comments on EHRC largest ever review on women's rights

23 JULY 2018: This centenary year is a good time to take action on pregnancy discrimination, the gender pay gap, violence against women, and much more. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 6th August, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Brexit risks “turning the clock back on gender equality”, warns new report

Brexit risks “turning the clock back on gender equality”, warns new report

27 MARCH 18: A new report from Women's Budget Group and Fawcett reveals the damaging economic impact of Brexit on women. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2018

Updated: 15th June, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Legal system ‘failing’ women and in need of reform, says Fawcett in landmark Sex Discrimination Law Review

Legal system ‘failing’ women and in need of reform, says Fawcett in landmark Sex Discrimination Law Review

23 JANUARY 2018: The report, which is the first of its kind, highlights the urgent need for law reform, and measures to tackle endemic violence against women and girls. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2018

Updated: 6th February, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

EU Withdrawal Bill will not protect UK rights: Fawcett signs open letter

EU Withdrawal Bill will not protect UK rights: Fawcett signs open letter

14 JANUARY 2018: We need legal guarantees in the EU Withdrawal Bill about the kind of society we want to be after Brexit. Read more

Published: 14th January, 2018

Updated: 25th January, 2018

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett comments on introduction of Great Repeal Bill

Fawcett comments on introduction of Great Repeal Bill

13 JULY 2017: The Great Repeal Bill presents a real threat to our equality laws. We want a guarantee written into the bill that there will be no weakening of protections. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Updated: 21st August, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett comments on Queen’s Speech 2017

Fawcett comments on Queen’s Speech 2017

21 JUNE 2017: The Queen's Speech today contained 27 Bills, eight of which related to Brexit as well as details of a Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 8th July, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

‘Missing eight million’ women say they are uncertain to vote as Fawcett releases Women’s Manifesto

‘Missing eight million’ women say they are uncertain to vote as Fawcett releases Women’s Manifesto

09 MAY 2017: Fawcett analysis finds that a ‘missing eight million’ women say they aren’t necessarily going to vote in the 2017 general election. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2017

Updated: 15th June, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett comments on latest WESC recommendations for Brexit equality laws

Fawcett comments on latest WESC recommendations for Brexit equality laws

28 FEBRUARY 2017: Today the Women and Equalities Select Committee published a report, stating that the Government must act to embed equality into law and policy in the UK after Brexit. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2017

Updated: 30th June, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett Amendment to the Article 50 Bill

Fawcett Amendment to the Article 50 Bill

24 FEBUARY 2017: Fawcett is backing an amendment to the Article 50 Bill calling for the Government to protect women’s rights during and after Brexit. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2017

Updated: 30th June, 2017

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Fawcett Amendment to the Article 50 Bill

Fawcett Amendment to the Article 50 Bill

31 JANUARY 2017: Working with Harriet Harman and a cross-party coalition of MPs, Fawcett is backing an amendment to the Article 50 Bill calling for the Government to protect women’s rights during and after Brexit. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2017

Updated: 30th June, 2017

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It’s time to #FaceHerFuture

20 JULY 2016: Today Fawcett, with the support of many other women’s organisations, are launching a campaign to come together to present a positive vision for women in the UK, challenging the Government to make the UK the best place in the world to be a woman. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2016

Updated: 18th July, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett statement on the EU Referendum result

24 JUNE 2016: Following the result of the EU Referendum, in which the public voted to leave the EU, Sam Smethers, CEO of Fawcett, commented. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2016

Updated: 12th July, 2017

Author: Heenali Patel

Latest ICM Polling Statistics on the EU Referendum

22 JUNE 2016: Last week our EU Referendum debate, ‘Who will win women’s votes?’, was cancelled in light of the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, as all campaigning was suspended and we attended the vigil for Jo in Parliament Square. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2016

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett Society ICM poll reveals EU Campaigns failing to engage women

14 APRIL 2016 Read more

Published: 14th April, 2016

Author: Heenali Patel

Fawcett’s statement on the EU debate

23 FEBRUARY 2016 Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2016

Author: Heenali Patel

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    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

    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

    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.

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    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’.

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