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Panorama’s investigation exposes what women and minoritised communities have long known: misogyny and racism remain entrenched in the Met Police. Fawcett is calling for urgent, systemic reform — real accountability, stronger oversight, and zero tolerance for sexism and racism in policing. Read more
At Labour Conference 2025, violence against women, sexism in the press, AI’s impact on the gender pay gap, and the rise of the far right were on the agenda. The Fawcett Society explains why women’s equality must be central to every political conversation. Read more
In recent weeks, women’s safety and dignity have been pushed aside; debated in headlines, yet ignored in practice. In this personal response, Fawcett CEO Penny East reflects on the political misuse of women’s lives and calls for respect that isn’t conditional or convenient. Read more
During Women’s History Month, we explain why the Equality Act matters for everyone and why protecting these hard-won rights is vital. Read more
Equality Action Plans are a proposed new requirement for large UK employers to set out how they will address gender pay gaps and improve workplace equality. This explainer sets out what the plans are, how they could work in practice, and why they matter for tackling structural inequalities facing women at work. Read more
What the Grok incident reveals about AI-enabled abuse, gaps in UK law, and why prevention and platform accountability must come before harm Read more
The Angiolini Inquiry exposes deep failures and entrenched misogyny in policing. Fawcett is calling for urgent action, stronger accountability, and lasting reform to protect women and rebuild trust. Read more
Two Years on since The Workers Protection Act: What's Changed. Read more
Our parental leave system is outdated, unequal and penalises parents, especially mothers and minoritised women. In this piece, we set out why the current rules drive the gender pay gap and fail families, and how reform can create a fairer system for everyone. Read more
The RSHE review is a chance to get it right. With over half of teens hearing misogynistic comments weekly, we must not dilute vital education. RSHE should equip young people to challenge sexism—not shield them from reality. Schools need support, not censorship. Read more
Fawcett Society spoke to 3 new woman MPs, six months in to their roles. Here's what we discovered. Read more
Where do women stand 100 days into the new Labour government? At The Fawcett Society we’ve been watching closely at what the new government has done and said about women’s equality in their first weeks. Read more
After years of feminist campaigning, today marks a significant step forward towards women’s workplace equality in Britain. Read more
Recent cases involving Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dominique Pelicot, and the murder of Rebecca Cheptegei highlight the global epidemic of male violence against women and girls. Read more
Fawcett is launching an 8-month project on AI's impact on women, creating a Feminist Guide to AI. We're seeking 8 women to join our advisory group—no AI expertise needed. Help shape this crucial project, engage with experts, and ensure AI promotes gender equality. Read more
Fawcett is proud that two of our long-standing campaigns have today become Bills, with the potential to make a real difference to women’s lives in the UK. We’re excited to work with the Government to make sure they have a real and lasting impact. Read more
Discover how the 2024 general election could lead to the most gender-equal Parliament ever, with women comprising 40% of candidates in winnable seats. Learn about the ongoing challenges and necessary actions for continued progress towards gender parity in UK politics. Read more
Explore Fawcett's analysis of the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Plaid Cymru and SNP manifestos on women's rights, childcare, workplace equality, women's health, and social Read more
Author of Stand We At Last and longstanding Fawcett member Zoe Fairbairns reviews Jane Cholmeley's A Bookshop of One's Own. Read more
What do we do about the 'pinkification' of kids' toys? In this extract from her new book Childhood Unlimited, Virginia Mendez talks about the importance of resisting gender stereotypes in play. Read more
In this blog, Hamish Shah, Policy & Innovation Manager at CMI and Lizzie Ville, Senior Policy & Research Officer at Fawcett, explain why management and leadership are integral to inclusive growth and share some tips for leaders and managers to facilitate inclusive workplaces. Read more
Whilst almost 10,000 organisations have reported their workplace gender pay gap this year, we are calling for the system to go much further than data sharing. This blog shares 5 steps that employers can take to tackle the gender pay gap. Read more