Find out the impacts of the outbreak on women, how you can share your experiences with us, and useful resources for you and your family.
Hi Friend,
The Coronavirus outbreak is exceptionally difficult for everyone and is having a huge impact on all our lives. Our thoughts go out to all of you who are particularly affected.
We know that due to existing gender inequality, the situation will have a significant impact on women. Schools closing and family illness will exacerbate women's existing unpaid caring responsibilities. The surge in specific public services like the NHS and care work will put a huge strain on their staff - the majority of whom are women. And many women will be trapped in their homes, self-isolating with an abusive partner.
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The impact on our work
Our team is now working from home and our local groups are meeting remotely. We remain fully committed to continuing our campaigning on women’s rights during this time.
With the situation rapidly evolving and new decisions being made that affect our families, livelihoods, and physical and mental health, it is vital that women and girls in all their diversity are seen, have their voices heard and their needs met.
We will be here, working in partnership with other feminist organisations and with you, to ensure women aren’t left behind or ignored.
Get involved: share your experience with us
Over the coming months, we will be working to understand how the situation is impacting women, the needs of the most vulnerable, and how communities can come together to support one another.
To do this, we’d like to ask for your help. Would you be willing to volunteer your time by sharing regular updates about how the situation is affecting you? We will use this research to inform our campaigning and ensure that women are both visible and represented at the decision-making table.
To make sure we are capturing all women’s experiences, we’d particularly welcome hearing from you if you...
* are caring for family members
* have primary school-age children
* are pregnant or on maternity leave
* are living with a disability
* are self-isolating due to pre-existing health reasons
* are working in the NHS
* are on zero-hour or temporary contracts
* have been made redundant
* are relying on food banks
If you or anyone you know would like to share your story with us we would be really grateful. Please sign up by next Monday 30 March and we will be in touch with more details.
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This is a really distressing time for all of us so it's important to be kind to ourselves and support one another. We’ve collated a few links below that we hope will help.
From everyone at Fawcett, we sincerely hope you and your loved ones stay safe and well.
In solidarity and determination,
Natalia Fricker, Communications Manager, The Fawcett Society
and the rest of our wonderful Fawcett team...
Andrew, Bea, Catherine, Ella, Gemma, Lucie,
Manuela, Nicola, Kanndiss, Sam, and Sanmeet
Articles you may find helpful...
Mental health
Mind: Coronavirus and your wellbeing ([link removed][UNIQID])
Lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing and reduce anxiety
Parents and carers
LinkedIn: How to survive school closures? ([link removed][UNIQID])
Top tips on how to juggle working at home while schools are closed
Carers UK: Coronavirus resources for carers and families ([link removed][UNIQID])
Find out what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after
Know your rights
Maternity Action: Covid-19 FAQs ([link removed][UNIQID])
Advice on rights and benefits during pregnancy and maternity leave
Citizens Advice: What are your rights? ([link removed][UNIQID])
Find out your rights as consumers and employers during the Coronavirus outbreak
Economic support
Surviving Economic Abuse: Economic support ([link removed][UNIQID])
Support for your safety and economic wellbeing if you live with someone who abuses you
Woman’s Hour: Support and advice ([link removed][UNIQID])
How to manage the financial fallout and support available for women in and out of work
Self-isolation
Refinery29: Coping with self-isolation ([link removed][UNIQID])
An exhaustive list of 100 things to do in self-isolation
Ways you can support others
Facebook group: ([link removed][UNIQID]) Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK ([link removed][UNIQID])
Find out more about local organising in your area to support the most vulnerable
Refuge ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Women's Aid ([link removed][UNIQID] )
Donate to help continue providing life-saving support to survivors of domestic abuse
Women for Refugee Women ([link removed][UNIQID])
Donate to support refugee women in light of drop-in services closing.
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