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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
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
Our parental leave system is outdated, unequal and penalises parents, especially mothers and minoritised women.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
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
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
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
Amy Smith, Partnership Director and Co-Chair of the Parents and Carers Network at Wates Group, tells Fawcett why the construction industry must resist gender stereotypes. 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
MPs will soon be voting on the Newlove Amendment to the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill to make misogyny a hate crime. In this blog, we want to lay out what this means, why it matters for women and how you can help make it happen. Read more
Kaukab Stewart is one of the first women elected to Scottish Parliament. Read about her political career, her journey to becoming an MSP and how Government and political parties can make change to improve the representation of diverse women. Read more
Pam Duncan-Glancy is the first permanent wheelchair user to be elected to Scottish Parliament. Read about her journey into politics, the challenges for women's representation and the change that needs to happen to make our political institutions more representative of our communities. Read more
Tracy Brabin is the first woman to be elected metro mayor. Find out about her journey to power and how she thinks we can improve women's representation across our political institutions. Read more
It's one year since we published our ground-breaking, Unlimited Potential: Report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood. To mark the anniversary, we reflect on our work to date, celebrate the steps that have been taken and plans to keep pushing this vital work forward. Read more
Have you ever been asked - why is women's representation important? Our Interim CEO, Felicia Willow has and in this blog, she explains why equal representation is vital for a functioning and effective democracy. Read more