Dear friends,
Today, the Independent Press Standards Authority has announced it is upholding our complaint against The Sun for its publication of Jeremy Clarkson's vile and offensive column about the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.
That's the first time a complaint about sexism has been upheld. Ever.
This landmark decision is a real opportunity for our media to catch up with what women have known for years -- that misogyny and hate are not acceptable, and they can no longer be dressed up as satire or banter. Misogyny that normalises violence, and coverage that blames women who experience violence, has no place in our biggest national newspapers, or anywhere in our society.
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We are so incredibly proud to stand with Fawcett members, and the WILDE Foundation, who alongside the thousands of people who submitted complaints about this article, demonstrate the strength of women and the change we can make together.
Please consider becoming a Fawcett member at this momentous moment in our history. Memberships are essential to pushing forward our message of equality at crucial moments like this one. Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
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Jemima Olchawski
Chief Executive, Fawcett Society
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We stand strongly against misogyny in every corner of our society, and we are proud to have reflected that in this complaint to IPSO. Read it in full on the Fawcett website.
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What we achieved together
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This has been a long and detailed process, possible only with the support of our members.
📰 Read IPSO's decision in full
📰 Read Fawcett's original complaint to IPSO
📰 Read Fawcett's response to The Sun's response
📰 Learn more about the WILDE Foundation, whose complaint was also upheld.
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Become a member of Fawcett today and join our movement for true equality.
Your membership helps us to push for real action against misogyny in public institutions, for equal representation in business and public life, for equal pay, and against gender norms and stereotypes.
Change is only possible with your support.
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