Women & Equalities Committee
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We are a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs working together to scrutinise the Government on equalities. See what we're working on 👇
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At 2.20pm on 3 September we'll discuss the prevalence of STIs. We'll explore trends in the rates of STIs and the effectiveness of Government strategies. We'll cover HIV and access to PrEP. Joining us are government representatives, sexual health organisations and NHS England.
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We are launching an inquiry focusing on reproductive health: young women and girls. We will examine the effectiveness of health services and the impacts of Government strategies. Read more about the inquiry and submit evidence on our website ⬇️
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Watch an exchange between our Chair, Sarah Owen MP, and Professor Aidan Fowler of @NHSEngland from this week's evidence session looking into the health impacts of breast implants and cosmetic procedures ⬇️
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Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.
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Millions of Ameircans depend on the security of their retirement savings to live with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. That’s why the Alliance for Prosperity and a Secure Retirement (APSR)...
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Following the Government's announcement of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to include bereavement leave for parents who experience a pre-24 week pregnancy loss, our Chair, Sarah Owen MP, welcomes the amendment and the benefits it will bring to those most in need 👇
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3.10pm. @NugentNora President @BAAPSMedia | Reika Taghezadeh, Chair @BAPRASvoice Breast Special Interest and Advisory Group | Elaine Sassoon, Board Member @BAAPSMedia | Prof David Sines, Exec Chair @JointCCP.
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2.20pm. Dr Aidan Fowler, National Director @NHSEngland, DCMO @DHSCgovuk | Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at @MHRAgovuk | Andy Morling, Deputy Director @MHRAgovuk. [thread].
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On Wednesday 16th July we continue our inquiry into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures. Watch on Parliament Live from 2.20pm 🟢. [thread]
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During our session this week with Lead Reviewer of the Independent Porn Review, @BertinGabby, she outlined her fears about the lack of regulation in the online porn industry ⬇️
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Watch this session today from 2.20pm:.
Lead Reviewer of the Independent Porn Review, @BertinGabby, will give evidence to us this week. We want to find out more about how the availability of violent pornography is contributing to sexist and misogynistic attitudes for our inquiry on misogyny.
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The Government has announced that it will ban the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in cases of harassment and discrimination by amending the Employment Rights Bill. We called for this in our Report on Misogyny in Music and in the follow up Report last month 👇.
We have published a report, Misogyny in music: on repeat. We found that banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) is fundamental to tackling a 'culture of misogyny'. Read the full list of recommendations:.
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Today, the Government has announced it will amend the Employment Rights Bill to expand rights to bereavement leave for parents who experience a pre-24 week pregnancy loss. This change comes after the Government accepted one of our key recommendations in our report 👇.
A period of paid leave “should be available to all women and partners who experience a pre-24-week pregnancy loss.". We have published a report on miscarriage and bereavement leave. 🔗 Link below
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Lead Reviewer of the Independent Porn Review, @BertinGabby, will give evidence to us this week. We want to find out more about how the availability of violent pornography is contributing to sexist and misogynistic attitudes for our inquiry on misogyny.
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Watch Baroness Gustafsson @biztradegovuk tell us about what success looks like for the Invest in Women Taskforce 👇. She spoke about the need for cultural change and unpicking the key barriers for women in business.
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Always curious and full of energy, Beagles turn every walk into an adventure 🐾🎉.
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As part of our inquiry on the health impacts of cosmetic procedures, Dr Beth Daniels @UWEBristol spoke to us about the link between mental health and cosmetic procedures 👇. We want to hear about your experiences - send us your views on our website.
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Watch our fourth and final evidence session looking at female entrepreneurship tomorrow at 2.30pm:. Parliament Live:
On Wednesday 2 July at 2.30pm, we will hear from Ministers from @oeogovuk and @biztradegovuk in the fourth and final evidence session in our inquiry into female entrepreneurship. Watch on Parliament Live 🟢
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Today the Government has announced a review of the parental leave system. We published a report on paternity and shared parental leave. We found that the current system is broken, and have a number of recommendations to help fix it ⬇️
I know how hard it is for new parents juggling childcare and work. Right now, one in three dads don’t take paternity leave because they can’t afford it — that's just not fair. My government is launching a full review of our parental leave system to deliver for working parents.
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On Wednesday 2 July at 2.30pm, we will hear from Ministers from @oeogovuk and @biztradegovuk in the fourth and final evidence session in our inquiry into female entrepreneurship. Watch on Parliament Live 🟢
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