#MakeWomenVisible
Last week we published our briefing on the impact of coronavirus on parenting in partnership with Women's Budget Group, Queen Mary University of London and the London School of Economics. We found that 61.6% of single mothers said they had struggled to go to the shops due to their children being at home, compared with 39.1% of couple fathers. And anxiety levels are greater among mothers, with 44% reporting high anxiety compared with 33% of fathers (full briefing).
Coronavirus, lockdown and women's mental health
Please join us our next #CoronaConversations event, which will look at the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on women's mental health - including Fawcett and partner’s data on Black and Asian women and women from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled women and single parents. We will explore why women’s experiences have been overlooked by decision-makers and how those in power could better understand, reflect and prioritise care and mental health when responding to the current crisis.
Speakers:
Sam Smethers (Chair), CEO of Fawcett
Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent Central
Agnes Mwakatuma, Founder of Black Minds Matter UK
Vicki Nash, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Mind
Young Women's Trust Advisory Panel Member
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Time: 18:45 - 20:00
Venue: Your home, via Zoom (you will receive the link once you book)
Accessibility: Live captioned
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#ValueCare
To mark Professional Care Worker's Week (1 - 4 September) The Care Workers' Charity will be hosting a panel discussion on 3 September, 16:00 – 17:00 on the gender imbalance in the sector and how to push for equality. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers' Charity, will chair a discussion with our own Sam Smethers, Professor Lydia Hayes from Kent Law School, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, Director of the Women's Budget Group, Mandu Reid, Leader of the Women's Equality Party and Danielle Parsons, Senior Associate at Slater and Gordon. Book your place.
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We're hiring!
Fawcett is recruiting for a part-time Fundraising Officer (3 - 4 days pw) to join our busy team. You will be responsible for maintaining a pipeline of trust and foundation applications and will also provide support across a range of fundraising functions. This role can be worked flexibly and can either be based at home or in our London office. Click here for more details and to download the application pack (deadline is Monday 28 September).
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Caroline Hirons x Holy Flaps x Fawcett
When Matt Hancock MP told Dr. Rosena Allin-Khan MP to 'mind her tone' she was having none of it. Fawcett is delighted to partner with Caroline Hirons and Holy Flaps for the 'I am about to raise my tone’ mugs*. All profits from the sale of the mug will benefit Fawcett (available on the Holy Flaps website*). Pour yourself a cup of tea and say no to tone policing. #raisemytone
* Warning: Please do not go to the Holy Flaps website if you are easily offended or have young children near you who can read!
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JPL Atelier x Fawcett
JPL Atelier have launched their Alliance Collection, which is a line of ethically produced eco-luxury, organic cotton t-shirts that will benefit five charities. Fawcett will receive 30% from each sale of the "powerful" shirt (available on the JPL Atelier website). #JPLChangemakers
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Photos courtesy of @carolinehirons and @JPLAtelier
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In solidarity and determination,
The Fawcett Society Team
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