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  • Smash Stereotypes

    Smash Stereotypes

    You can help Mia play without limits, because right now gender stereotypes are holding her back from reaching her true potential. We will soon launch our Equal Play campaign,supporting parents to tackle gender stereotypes. Read more

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APPG on Women in Parliament

APPG on Women in Parliament

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Women in Parliament brings together MPs and peers to discuss and campaign for increasing the number of women in Parliament in all parties and, and to support women in Parliament and those standing for public office. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2023

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Diversifying the Tech Sector

Diversifying the Tech Sector

With thanks to our funding partner Virgin Media 02, Fawcett is currently working on a new research project that explores the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2023

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Lucy Ballantyne

Women win elections: Fawcett at General Election 2024

Women win elections: Fawcett at General Election 2024

We believe the outcome of this election will be decided by women. So how are we going to do it? Read more

Published: 15th June, 2023

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Lucy Ballantyne

Closing the gender play gap

Closing the gender play gap

Presenting Equal Play, our new campaign to support parents, care givers and influential adults to challenge gender stereotypes with their kids. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2023

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Lucy Ballantyne

Smash Stereotypes

Smash Stereotypes

You can help Mia play without limits, because right now gender stereotypes are holding her back from reaching her true potential. We will soon launch our Equal Play campaign,supporting parents to tackle gender stereotypes. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Heenali Patel

The impact of the menopause on the progression of women into senior leadership roles

The impact of the menopause on the progression of women into senior leadership roles

Working with Standard Chartered Bank and the Financial Services Skills Commission on a research project to explore how the menopause transition affects the progression of women into senior roles in the Financial Services Industry. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2025

Author: JOANNA THOM

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

The impacts of coronavirus on women

The impacts of coronavirus on women

We've been conducting vital research on the gendered impacts of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Deleted User

Pay and Progression of Women of Colour

Pay and Progression of Women of Colour

Fawcett are working in partnership with the Runnymede Trust to deliver a project exploring the pay and progression of women of colour. Read more

Published: 13th January, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

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

Author:

Sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment in the workplace

We are working with women's organisations from across the four nations of the UK on a project to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2019

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Heenali Patel

The Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood

The Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood

Will you join our mission to help end stereotypes for good? Read more

Published: 6th December, 2018

Updated: 8th January, 2025

Author: Heenali Patel

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

APPG on Sex Equality

APPG on Sex Equality

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sex Equality is a cross-party group of MPs and peers, and provides a forum for discussing sex equality and associated issues. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 8th January, 2025

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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    Baroness Harriet Harman stepping down as Chair

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  • Join us for our flagship annual conference

    Join us for our flagship annual conference

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  • Why the Equality Act Matters For Everyone

    Why the Equality Act Matters For Everyone

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  • Who we are

    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.

  • Work with us

    Work with us

  • 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.

  • Fawcett research shows exposure to gender stereotypes as a child causes harm in later life

    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’.

  • 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.

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  • Menopause and the Workplace

    Menopause and the Workplace

    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.

  • Find a local group and download our resources

    Find a local group and download our resources

    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.

  • 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.

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