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Today is
#EqualPayDay
, the day when, because of the gender pay gap, women overall in the UK stop being paid compared to men.
Our new report shows that the inequality of flexible work fuels the gender pay gap.
Read it now:
🧵1/7
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This
#BlackHistoryMonth
we're remembering British women who made history. Among them, Claudia Jones, Olive Morris & Mary Seacole.
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A culture of misogyny normalises violence against women and girls.
The Fawcett Society has lodged a formal complaint
@IpsoNews
regarding Jeremy Clarkson’s column about Meghan Markle published by The Sun.
We hope appropriate action will be taken.
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"Women and girls experience violence, hate and harassment at the hands of men – views like Clarkson’s play a huge part in normalising this" -
@JemimaOlchawski
, CEO of the Fawcett Society, on why misogyny must be made a hate crime.
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We want to reach hundreds of women – but we can only do that with your support. Raising £20,000 will enable us to help 100 women resolve their situation with their employer. Donate now to our new Equal Pay Advice Service
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Home is not a safe place for many women and children. Frontline services need an urgent injection of cash to cope with the impact of Coronavirus and increased demand during lockdown.
With
@womensaid
@Imkaan
& 60+ orgs we're calling for action -
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#Abortion
should not be a crime.
Today, a woman was sentenced to 28 months in prison after using abortion pills to end her own pregnancy.
Join us,
@BPAS1968
,
@WEP_UK
& many others as we
#standtogether
to demand abortion law reform:
#AbortionIsHealthcare
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Make sure your MP attends the Second Reading of the
#IstanbulConvention
Bill on 16th Dec to
#changeherstory
.
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Misogyny is not currently considered a hate crime and as such is not logged and monitored by police forces across the country.
Write to your MP and ask them to get support for amendment 87B to the Domestic Abuse Bill.
@stellacreasy
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.
@BBCCarrie
has chosen to donate her BBC back pay to Fawcett to help other women fight for
#EqualPay
. We cannot thank her enough for her generosity, and pledge to make it a first priority to help low paid women and those who do not have access to advice.
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It's
#EqualPayDay
- the day in the year when women start to work for free. The
#GenderPayGap
is widening for younger women. We all must take urgent action TODAY. Make a
#paygappledge
now - and help to close the gap for good. (Animation by
@GolinLON
)
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It’s sickening that James Cleverly, the senior minister in charge of keeping women safe, thinks that something as terrifying as drugging women is a laughing matter.
Our full comment below ⬇️ 1/4
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We see evidence of the harm caused by misogyny every single day.
We believe the views expressed and language used in Jeremy Clarkson's column in The Sun about Megan Markle at the end of last year contributed to a culture which normalises violence against women and girls.
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Today on the 50th Anniversary of the
#EqualPay
Act, Labour Leader
@Keir_Starmer
has announced his support for Fawcett’s campaign to give women the
#RightToKnow
. This would give women access to info they need if they suspect they're paid unequally.
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"I do not wish women to have power over men but over themselves."
Today Mary
#Wollstonecraft
is finally gracing the Green! Listen to
@BeeRowlatt
on
#BBCRadio4Today
discussing the new installation.
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🪑 Today, we announce our new Chair,
@HarrietHarman
The Mother of the House takes up post now that she has concluded Privileges Committee inquiry into Boris Johnson.
Welcome Harriet!
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"It's easier for AI to take over the job of an accountant than the job of a care-worker. So, what's 'unskilled'? We should start talking about those jobs as automation-proof jobs, because then maybe economists would give a shit."
-
@helenlewis
, of
@NewStatesman
#InvisibleWomen
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Millicent Fawcett dedicated her life to women's suffrage. She will finally be honoured in Parliament Square.
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We're appalled at the violent, misogynistic & racist comments made by Frank Hester.
Black women in politics receive abuse online - both racist & misogynistic. Misogynoir is sadly rife for Black women in public life.
We stand in full solidarity with
@HackneyAbbott
.
🧵1/3
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"Women are not just small men."
We have been calling on the Government to include sex differences in the testing of any vaccine.
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Today is
#EqualPayDay
- when women effectively stop getting paid compared to men. Wear an
#EqualPay
facemask to shine a light on pay discrimination. Read more:
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Evidence shows that there is no such thing as a female or male brain but retailers persist in creating and perpetuating gender differences just to sell products. Today we launch our Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood to
#SmashStereotypes
:
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"The recent Generation Equality Forum organised by UN Women – the biggest global summit on gender equality since 1995 – highlighted, we are actually at risk of going backwards on women’s rights."
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SAVE Emmeline Pankhurst's statue!
If you don't agree with the proposal to dismantle this 88 year old statue then OBJECT here:
#saveemmeline
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From the age of just 6, children associate traits like ‘intelligence’ with being a boy and ‘niceness’ with being a girl.
The Fawcett Society is working to shine a spotlight on the harms stereotypes can inflict on children.
#SmashStereotypes
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Discovering that heart attack symptoms we are taught to recognise are male heart attack symptoms. Turns out women are more likely to feel nausea. Only 1 in 8 experience chest pain. So many go undiagnosed and untreated.
@CCriadoPerez
speaking about the shocking data she uncovered.
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🎉🎉🎉Fantastic news that this Government has accepted that misogyny should be treated as a hate crime. A major step forward in changing how we understand, address and prevent violence against women and one we hope will help to change attitudes towards women. 👏👏👏
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👏 Two months of paid paternity leave 👏
👏 50 hours of free childcare a week for all children aged 6 months-5 yrs 👏
👏 A world-leading process for complainants of sexual violence 👏
The rest of the UK should take heed and follow suit.
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“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an iconic champion of women’s rights. May she rest in peace
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Women have always worked in STEM, often invisibly- in spite of sexism& social barriers. This
#AdaLovelaceDay
we salute you all!
#womeninSTEM
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The Sunday Times referring to the two most powerful women politicians in U.K. today. It's 2017... shouldn't we be past this?
#ViewsNotShoes
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'It is right and proper that she has a place in the heart of our democracy... The fight for equality is far from won.... But courage calls to courage everywhere. This statue stands as inspiration to all who wish to follow in her footsteps.'
@theresa_may
#MillicentFawcett
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Read our CEO,
@SamSmethers
comment in the
@guardian
highlighting that both sides of the sex, gender, and identity debate must be heard with mutual respect.
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Devastated. Exploited. Undervalued. This is what pay discrimination feels like for too many women. This
#EqualPayDay
we launch
#RightToKnow
- our call for women to be able to find out if they're being paid unequally. Find out more & sign our petition now:
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BREAKING: Women's charities (including Fawcett) & unions come together to call for the Conservative MP suspected of rape to be suspended while a full investigation is carried out. Parliament is no different to other workplaces & staff must be protected.
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“We don’t have personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed for women even though the majority of key workers in high risk roles are women. Their lives are being put at risk because they are less protected.” -
@CCriadoPerez
#InvisibleWomen
#CoronaConversations
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No woman should be unsafe walking home. Our hearts are with Sarah Everard's family and friends and with all women to whom this highlights the fears they face everyday
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The
#GenderPayGap
is often larger for women of colour, particularly Pakistani & Bangladeshi women. On average the gap is widening - each of us must do something this
#EqualPayDay
to address this stark inequality. Find out more: (Animation by
@GolinLON
)
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Today we publish our ground-breaking
#SexDiscrimination
Law Review. It concludes that our legal system is failing women and must see fundamental reform as a matter of urgency. Read our findings and key recommendations here:
#TimesUp
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In response to recent questions, the Fawcett Society's position on sex and gender (which we consulted on widely in 2018) remains unchanged (available here).
To be clear, we are a trans-inclusive organisation.
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In Poland women are striking against the Government's abortion ban.
We stand with women in Poland demanding their rights and making themselves heard.
In Poland, millions of women across the country are striking after the government banned abortion. Refusing to go to work, drive, cook at home, or do anything until the ban is dropped. Poland's President today indicated they may have to change or reverse the law. ✊🏼
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#MillicentFawcett
spent 62 years of her life campaigning for women's votes. Now she will be honoured with a statue in Parliament Square. Join us with
@MayorofLondon
for this historic occasion on 24/04, 11am:
#OurTimeNow
#BehindEveryGreatCity
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It's Black History Month! And we're kicking off October with a whole bunch of fantastic black women who've shaped British history. First up -
#UnaMarson
- poet, playwright and pioneer...
#BHM2018
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"I want to encourage them to really be proud of who they are, to support each other as girls & to not take any criticism from anyone." What an amazing message from
@TracyBrabin
to
@Girlguiding
& girls everywhere, especially on
#ValentinesDay
. 💕
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We will make 2018 a year of victories for women&girls everywhere. On Tues we launch
#OurTimeNow
to make it happen. We want EVERYONE to tweet a pic of their watch/a clock face on Feb6 using
#OurTimeNow
. Retweet to pledge your support now!
#TimesUp
#vote100
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33.5% of all existing hate crime is motivated by gender.
Misogyny must be named as a hate crime to ensure it is tackled effectively.
We launched a new report today that paints a picture of what hate crime looks like in the UK today.
What did we find? Well, hate motivated by gender is a factor in 33.5% of all existing hate crime. And 60% of people do not report hate crime. Read more:
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This is why representation matters. The first ever female leader of
#Manchester
City Council is pledging to put the safety of women and girls at the heart of her administration.
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Massachusetts’ 1st black congresswoman. The 1st hijab-wearing member of the House. The 1st indigenous women in Congress. All sworn in today. These women are making history. Share this image to show the world what inclusive, inspiring politics looks like.
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Our research today reveals that over half of men and women agree that product marketing reinforces gender stereotypes. It's time to tackle this. We're proud to announce a new Commission to
#SmashStereotypes
, co-chaired by
@DavidLammy
and
@BeckyFrancis7
:
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THREAD: Today marks 100 years since the first time women voted in a general election. Back in 1918 8.5 million were eligible, based on the proviso they were over 30 & whether they OR their husband met a property qualification. But 100 years later we still have a long way to go.
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It's
#EqualPayDay
! For the rest of 2016, women are effectively no longer earning. Find out more:
#GenderPayGap
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We at Fawcett condemn this letter in the strongest possible terms. Women deserve to feel safe at work.
For those of you wondering how sexual harassment of female surgeons can occur *in theatre* - may I present to you a letter in today’s
@thetimes
Nowhere in any prospectus I read did it say “expect to be sexually harassed/assaulted”
This letter is shameful and shameless
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Katherine G. Johnson was born on this day in 1918. Celebrated for her contribution to the US aeronautics& space programs. She turns 99 today
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On the eve of
#InternationalWomensDay2019
we are launching a project to
#SmashStereotypes
which lie at the root of gender inequality and harm us all. Gender stereotypes are endemic, and unwittingly replicated & taught across society. It's time to end them:
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342 women & girls – incl. a 12-year-old – went to England for a termination through
@bpas1968
in the 3 months since March. Time to end the treatment of N Irish women as 2nd class citizens. We stand behind
@stellacreasy
and many others calling for justice.
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Victim blaming in full force - no woman invites her own murder.
Emma Pattison, and everyone who loved her, deserves better than this.
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Guess who is featuring on
@Google
today? Millicent Fawcett! Born on this day 171 years ago. Her legacy lives on, and we are proud to carry it ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻 Happy Birthday
#MillicentFawcett
!
#CourageCalls
#VOTE100
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📣 At 1:30pm on
#EqualPayDay
today women stop earning relative to men because of the
#GenderPayGap
👊 It's time to create a fairer working environment for women
Join us at 1.30 using the
#EndSalaryHistory
hashtag to ask employers to sign the pledge stop asking for salary history.
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Savita Halappanavar did not die in vain. Irish women today have fought for, and secured a hard-won right. But the fight is not over. We must make sure the women of Northern Ireland are not left behind. Tweet your MP asking them to
#TrustAllWomen
now!
#RepealedTheEighth
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An Ofsted report has found that nine in 10 girls of school-age experienced sexist name-calling or were sent explicit photos or videos.
The watchdog warns that sexual harassment has become "normalised" among school children.
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In over 600 years Parliament has only ever had 1 woman Speaker.
It’s time for the next.
A woman Speaker will:
📢Change the face of Parliament
📢Show women & girls that politics is for women too
📢Send a positive message about women’s empowerment to democracies around the 🌍
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It’s 2019. But little boys are still being bullied for wearing nail polish, & girls told superhero shoes aren't for them. We're launching a campaign to tackle stereotypes & we want to hear from you. What gender stereotypes did you face growing up? Tell us:
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@stellacreasy
@CCUK_Direct
@metpoliceuk
@patel4witham
This is horrendous and is harassment. Solidarity with you
@stellacreasy
- and we support your call for answers from
@CCUK_Direct
advertising.
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Without urgent action, the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on women and girls will be devastating. Over 60+ orgs have united with us on a list of urgent asks for the UK Government. Please read and RT:
#MakeWomenVisible
@WomensBudgetGrp
@womensaid
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This is the day when the highest earners have already made the average worker’s annual wage - three working days into the year. Close your eyes and visualise that proverbial 'fat cat'. How many of you see a woman? How about a woman of colour?
#FatCatFriday
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Our research out today shows 1/3 workers don’t know it is illegal to pay men & women differently for equal work. On the eve of
#EqualPayDay
, we have launched a fund aimed at providing women on low incomes with legal advice. Support it now:
#GetEqual
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Read our new report published today from our expert commission, 'Unlimited Potential'. By challenging gender stereotypes across education, the commercial sector and parenting we can remove the barriers that hold all of our children back
#SmashStereotypes
.
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We've united with 50 orgs across the sector to sign a joint call for women and girls in all their diversity to be visible, heard and have their needs met during the
#CoronavirusUK
crisis response. Please read and RT.
@CCriadoPerez
@womensaid
@4refugeewomen
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After 5 fantastic years at Fawcett
@Samsmethers
will be stepping down as our Chief Executive in December. Sam would like to say a huge thank you to our members, local groups, allies, women's sector sisters, partners and funders for all of their support.
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You only hear the stories we can bear to tell. For every tweet there are thousands more stories still untold.
#MeToo
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We are pleased to support the work of Well done
#BackTo60
for
#50sWomen
on issuing an application for a
#JudicialReview
@2020Comms
@NexusChambers
@CERayner01
& Messrs Birnberg Peirce. We wish you success.
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Women have largely been invisible from the gov's
#CoronavirusCrisis
decision making table. This summer we're helping run an exciting programme of free online training for women on getting into politics & community activism
#EqualPower
. Take part!
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Did you know? The first human coronavirus was identified by a woman called June Almeida in 1964. 13 years after her death, aged 77, she's finally getting the recognition she deserves for her pioneering work then, that will help save lives sooner today. 🔬
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On the 50th Anniversary of the
#EqualPay
Act, we're thinking of all those who marched before us. In 1954, the Equal Pay for Equal Work petition was presented in Parliament by (from left) Dr Edith Summerskill, Patricia Ford, Barbara Castle and Irene Ward.
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“Employers can now furlough staff who are unable to work because they are caring for children. But the gov hasn’t done much to publicise this. It’s a big change that needs to be communicated to employers and parents.” Mary-Ann Stephenson
@WomensBudgetGrp
#CoronaConversations
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We stand in solidarity with the victim-survivors who have shown enormous courage in speaking out.
The abuse, harassment and assault described by the women in this report is despicable.
Our full statement below: 🧵1/6
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"Clarkson’s misogynistic and racist views appeared in one of our biggest national newspapers, they will have been seen and sanctioned by experienced journalists before they were published in the Sun" -
@JemimaOlchawski
, CEO of the Fawcett Society.
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We send good wishes to
@SamiraAhmedUK
, who is today challenging the BBC in a landmark equal pay case. Unequal pay is thriving in UK workplaces-our Equal Pay Advice Service with
@YESSLaw
aims to provide advice to women facing it. Visit our website for more.
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Excited to be launching our new Equal Pay Bill in Parliament today calling for women to have a
#RightToKnow
. Pay discrimination has been unlawful for nearly 50 yrs so why's it still happening? Time for transparency & fairness for all women. Find out more:
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Fantastic speech by
@StellaCreasy
introducing the Equal Pay Implemetation & Claims Bill into Parliament.
The Bill seeks an end to pay discrimination by giving women the
#RightToKnow
.
And it’s been given leave to proceed!
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The Equal Pay Act is failing women. Many still experience unequal pay. We must end the injustice. This
#EqualPayDay
we launch
#RightToKnow
, calling for women to have access to the info they need to know if they're being paid unequally. Sign our petition:
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Congratulations
@joswinson
as the elected new leader
@LibDems
👏. It's clearer than ever that politics needs more women, more feminist allies, more equality activists, & much more compassion. Time for us all to stand together across parties and reject harsh, hostile politics 🙌
"Harsh, hostile politics has become the new normal"
New Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson criticises Nigel Farage's "smug" response to the
#Brexit
referendum, days after the murder of Jo Cox
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A new statue of pioneering politician Barbara Castle in
#Blackburn
shows her with a copy of the 1970
#EqualPay
Act in her hand.
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"If you find yourself caring about what's between someone's legs, then you are a part of the problem. Being a woman is not enough, women have to support other women. We need good women in politics" -
@MhairiBlack
#AskHerToStand
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“Work done by women is consistently undervalued right across the labour market. Women also do the lion’s share of unpaid care work which contributes billions to the economy but is invisible so not valued.”
@Samsmethers
on the nursing gender pay gap
@theRCN
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No wonder women don't feel safe. We know that 'banter' is the excuse under which misogyny is allowed to thrive. 2/4
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We stand in solidarity with all women in Glasgow today fighting for
#EqualPay
. So many of them have been working on the frontlines of public services for decades. They deserve to be recognised for the value of the work they do.
#GlasgowEqualPayStrike
#GlasgowWomensStrike
Tomorrow more than 8,000 workers will take to the streets in the biggest equal pay strike ever.
We're proud to stand with the women who make Glasgow in their battle for justice.
Support the strike? Share👇
#GlasgowWomensStrike
✊
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"Feminism has a particular duty to fight “the tyranny of niceness” – which is, and has always been, one of the most potent forces holding women back."
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“A few more mothers around the cabinet table might help.”
We’re calling for a rescue package & long term investment in childcare to support economic recovery, as well as more women involved in decision making.
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Good luck to
@jlzcarpenj
and
@Rebeccajarman4
who are giving evidence against
@LoveWilko
today as part of their fight for
#EqualPay
.
Please share solidarity with Julia and Rebecca by sharing this tweet. Good luck Julia and Rebecca!
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Read our response to the EHRC guide for separate and single-sex service providers:
We have published a new practical guide to the law for providers of single-sex spaces 📄
This will help service providers to make lawful decisions about any services they offer to women and men separately.
Read more:
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To everyone travelling
#HomeToVote
today - you are incredible. Your voice is so important, and we are moved to tears by your determination to use it. ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻 (Thank you to
@moneenlux
for the tweet images)
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Women affected by the changes have lost their homes and some have become homeless, with others experiencing extreme stress and hardship. Join
@2020Comms
and Fawcett to march tomorrow at 3pm from Hyde Park for the 3.9m women affected.
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Huge victory for everyone who supported this campaign - misogyny to be recorded as a hate crime 👏👏👏
🚨Amazing! Government agrees to ask all police forces to record data on crimes motivated by sex or gender to help inform tackling violence against women from this autumn - they have accepted our argument to treat
#MisogynyAsHateCrime
! Now for amending the sentencing bill ...🚨
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Other women must help other women to succeed. If you’re on that ladder, help to build an escalator for women to follow you. This is about elevating all women, and building a more inclusive Parliament together. A great way to end our plenary session.
#AskHerToStand
#CourageCalls
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Anyone else got goosebumps? So excited for this special day. Join us at Parliament Sq., 11am (arrive early for a good spot) to see this historic moment. Then become a Fawcett member. There never was a better time!
@MayorofLondon
#CourageCalls
@CCriadoPerez
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“We are absolutely delighted for Samira who has rightly won her claim for equal pay. This is a damning judgement for the BBC."
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