Fawcett Society

Their roots stretch back to 1866, when Millicent Fawcett began her lifetime's work leading the peaceful campaign for women's votes.

 

Don't turn back time on women's rights

A new report details 'targeted, achievable policies' to defend women's rights.The Fawcett Society, backed by a coalition of more than 20 charities, unions and academics, has unveiled a new report entitled ‘A Life Raft for Women’s Equality.’ 

Detailing a series of key policy recommendations for government, the Life Raft for Women’s Equality comes amid growing evidence that the government’s approach to reducing the deficit is ‘turning back time’ on women’s equality – and is published on the same day the Minister for Women and Equalities is expected to give a speech outlining the government’s approach to women and the economy. You can read the full text of the report by clicking the link.

 

 

 

Power in our country is not equally shared between men and women. Men make up more than 70% of local councillors and 80% of MPs. The huge majority of judges are men and so are 96% of executive directors in the UK's top companies. 
 

 

The average woman working full time is paid 17% less an hour than a man and 38% less if her job is part time.