Have you thought about joining the Fawcett Society?
Becoming a Fawcett member means standing in solidarity with the feminist community and knowing that your support makes a difference to women and girls everywhere.
In addition to the weekly newsletters, Fawcett members receive:
- Courage Everywhere, our CEO’s monthly take on key issues and campaigns, emailed exclusively to members
- fawcettfaves, a members only monthly email round-up of the freshest feminist stories, hand-picked by the team at Fawcett HQ
- StopGap, our annual magazine featuring news, interviews and an inside look at Fawcett’s year in feminism
- Local group membership is optional and free to all members, giving you the chance to meet and campaign with like-minded supporters in your area
- Membership Welcome Pack including postcards and a pin badge
- Discounts and priority booking for Fawcett events across the year.
- Invitation to our Annual Conference and AGM at special members’ price
We'd like to share with you a taste of these member benefits (and some big news) with the latest edition of fawcettfaves. If you like what you see, you can join Fawcett from as little as £1 a month.
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Enough is Enough
Last week was difficult. We began with International Women's Day celebrations and finished with many of us feeling angry, frustrated and afraid. On the same day we learned that nearly all women in the UK have been sexually harassed, we also learned of the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. And it's not just in the UK, the World Health Organisation reported that 1 in 3 women worldwide have been subjected violence.
Laura Bates' words on everyday sexism from 2013 still resonate strongly today. And while many are taking action, including these two incredible women working to stop street harassment, we have to ask: when will it stop? Enough is enough.
📢 Make misogyny a hate crime: Over 6,000 people joined in writing to their MPs asking for their support for amendment 87B to the Domestic Abuse Bill. Thank you to everyone who joined our call to action!
📢 Call for action: The Women's Equality Party have written an open letter to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, and you can add your name.
📢 Your voice has power: The UK Government has reopened its call for evidence on Violence Against Women and Girls. Make your voice heard and let them know what it is like to walk in our shoes. Deadline: 26 March, 23:45.
📢 Men's role in gender equality: The Women's Equality Party Hackney is hosting an online panel discussion with mentors and movement leaders on men's role in gender equality. 23 March, 19:00 Book your place.
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#MakeWomenVisible...
We have published our latest briefing in partnership with UK Women's Budget Group, Engender and Close the Gap, Women Equality Network Wales, and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group. It looks at how the coronavirus outbreak is disproportionately impacting Disabled parents, findings include:
- Half of disabled mothers have been furloughed compared to one third of non-disabled mothers.
- Three times as many disabled mothers lost their main job than non-disabled mothers.
Read the full briefing here.
✅ More coronavirus research: The Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King’s College London has published new research on the impact of the furlough scheme on women.
✅ Tax Justice and Gender Justice: The Women’s Budget Group and Tax Justice UK are holding a a webinar as part of their series on Inequalities and Covid-19. They will discuss the gendered impacts of the tax changes in the 2021 budget and set out a vision for a tax system that would promote gender equality. The event is part of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice's Global Days of Action. 19 March, 13:00 - 14:00. Register now
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Women Leading the Way
Are you feeling inspired to take action, but don't know where to start? You can join our Equal Power movement to get more women into politics and public life in the UK. Our free workshops includes spaces and support specifically for groups of women who are further under-represented across politics, including Women of Colour and D/deaf and disabled women. Sign up for several sessions or pick the one that is best for you - we can't wait to see you on zoom very soon.
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Think local, act local...
Fawcett South Kent are celebrating International Women’s day by reading Caitlin Moran’s latest book ‘More Than A Woman’. 30 March, 13:00 – 13:30 Book your place.
Fawcett East London's next monthly meeting is on 6 April, 18:30 – 20:00 Book your place.
Fawcett West Midlands are hosting an online fundraiser and raising for money for their local domestic abuse charities. 12 April, 19:00 – 20:30 Book your place.
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Virus-Free Content
Ideas for ways to engage your mind and body while at home
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We're reading / watching / listening to...
📰 Article: Fifth-grader Iris Haq Lukolyo spoke up about the lack of discussion on slavery in her school's lesson plan.
🎬 Film: Shannon Murphy is one of four women directors nominated for a Bafta this year for her coming-of age film Babyteeth (available on Netflix).
📕 Book: Jane Cunningham and Philippa Roberts bring us an enlightening read with Brandsplaining: why marketing is (still) sexist and how to fix it. It delves into the role of marketing in painting and perpetuating gender stereotypes and what needs to happen to right the wrongs.
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Explore / learn / challenge yourself...
💻 #MNCCONNECT: The Mumpreneurs Networking Club is hosting an online networking event for small businesses across the UK. 22 March, 10:30 – 12:30 Learn more and book your place.
📚 Gender and Religion Today: The Woolf Institute is offering an online course on gender equality in a religious context, which builds upon several years of research through the Religious Sisterhood project. Deadline to apply 21 March; Course starts 5 April Learn more and apply.
🤣 Comedy Crash Course: Get tailored tips and advice to help you refine your performance style mentally and physically, develop and construct material and prepare a self-tape for auditions and competitions. 22 - 26 March Learn more and book your place. Fawcett members can book for £50 (plus VAT and booking fee) using code: Partner_CC
🤣 And for those of you who want a challenge as a performer, writer or creator, registration for the 2021 Funny Women Awards opens on 1 April. Get all the details.
📈 The Black Business Incubator: Trying to jump-start your creative business? Somerset House is offering a year-long programme which includes hot-desking and project space, mentorship, interactive, digital masterclasses and online learning led by leading Black professionals in the creative industry. Deadline to apply 26 March. Learn more.
🎤 Herstories: Women's voices in our heritage - Join the Museum of London for a livestreamed discussion exploring women's presence and influence in heritage. 31 March, 18:30 Book your place.
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Thank you...
We are incredibly grateful for the support we have received in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
A huge well-done to Rebel Riot Records, who smashed their fundraising target for their online event. And several more incredible supporters have taken on challenges to raise awareness and funds for Fawcett. We cannot say thank you enough!
And they are not alone, Cat and Mouse Greetings are donating a portion of their sales to Fawcett this month, along with Plum and Belle who will donate 10% from every sale this month. V By Laura Vann will donate 5% from all online sales during the month of March and Sophie Miranda has designed a limited edition t-shirt with Make Thread celebrating self-love with proceeds being donated to Fawcett.
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V by Laura Vann
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Make Thread's Set Alight in Love tee
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Fawcett shop
Have you visited our new TeeMill shop yet? Our newest design is the 'Empower' tee straight from the talented Caxton Rhode design studios!
All products are made from organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory.
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