Feminist happenings from the safety of your home and around the UK

View this email in your browser ([link removed])
Welcome to fawcettfaves. A monthly roundup of feminist updates and cultural highlights curated by Fawcett exclusively for members.
We have recently had some tech problems, which means that you haven't heard from us in a while. We're really sorry about this and we aren't ignoring you, we promise! Therefore we would like to share with you our August edition of FawcettFaves, normally only sent to our Fawcett members. Apologies for the silence and please stay tuned for more regular Fawcett news!

Women's Equality Day

Today marks the anniversary of the 19th amendment, which prohibits denying the right to vote on the basis of sex in the United States. More than a century later women worldwide are still pushing for full equality. And we need solidarity so that we can remain courageous, determined and inspired. Together with our members and supporters, Fawcett celebrates our shared achievements and remains steadfast in continuing the fight.
Steps forward: The Mayor of West Yorkshire announced that the Combined Authority will publish its first ethnicity pay gap report in bid to tackle race inequalities. ([link removed])

Mattel has created six new Barbies that celebrate women in science ([link removed]) , including Sarah Gilbert, the Oxford University Professor who helped develop the Oxofrd/ AstraZeneca vaccine.

Steps backwards: Only mere days after Joan Smith wrote about the connection between misogyny and terrorism ([link removed]) , a community is reeling after a horrific shooting in Plymouth was carried out by a man who referenced 'incels' in his online videos ([link removed]) .

This week the Office of National Statistics has released data for the first time ever on safety and harassment ([link removed]) . Findings include that 2/3rds of women aged 16 - 34 years experienced harassment in the last 12 months and 1 in 2 women feel unsafe walking alone after dark near home. What will it take to have police take the deadly threat of misogyny seriously ([link removed]) ?
Make Women Visible

Our latest polling shows that conservative voters want to see investment in the social security system ([link removed]) .

And our latest briefing looks at how the coronavirus outbreak impacted women on lower incomes ([link removed]) . The briefing is published jointly with UK Women's Budget Group, Engender and Close the Gap (Scotland), Women Equality Network Wales, and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group (NIWBG). Key findings include:
* 1 in 3 of furloughed young women from low-income households had their salary topped up by their employer
* 43% of young women from low-income households said their financial situation had become worse because of the pandemic
* Over a half (57%) of young women from low-income households said their mental health had become worse

Read the research briefing here. ([link removed])

Women's voices

✅ Gender Balance and Pay Transparency in publishing and beyond: In partnership with Female Leadership in Publishing, and in support of The Fawcett Society’s Equal Pay Advice Service, Hachette UK’s Gender Balance Network is proud to present a day of virtual talks. 2 September, from 10:00, online. Learn more about the different sessions and book your place. ([link removed])

✅ What works for equality?: The Evidence Quarter, the Policy Institute and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership are hosting a panel discussion to explore how the 'What Works' movement can address inequality across life and society. 9 September, 18:00 - 20:30, London. Book your free place. ([link removed])

✅ Childcare: A study from law firm EMW shows that fathers taking paternity leave has plummeted to a 10 year low ([link removed]) , which is bad news for both men and women. Which is why Fawcett is part of a coalition of groups who have come together to ask parents across the UK about their experiences of childcare: complete the survey now. ([link removed])

✅ Menopause: Caroline Nokes MP, chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, has indicated that changing equality legislation to protect women going through the menopause is a possibility. ([link removed]) This comes amidreports that more employment tribunals are centred on menopause ([link removed]) and we're hearing from more and more women about their experiences of being forced out of work, discriminated against and worse ([link removed]) . Learn more about Fawcett's research into the impact of menopause in the workplace ([link removed]) .
Think local, act local...

📢 Fawcett Manchester will be discussing plans for the group, campaigns and more at their next meeting on 2 September, 17:30, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to sign up.

💪 Fawcett West Midlands will be joined by a representative from Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid for their next meeting on 13 September, 19:00 - 20:30, Book your place. ([link removed])

📢 Fawcett South Kent is hosting a Campaigns Kickstarter meeting on 28 September, 13:00, Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to join.

💪 Fawcett Medway’s coordinator is fundraising for Fawcett by taking on the incredible challenge of climbing Ben Nevis. Read Naushabah's story and support her efforts! ([link removed])

Ideas for Solidarity

📢 The recent events in Afghanistan have been devastating and the future is frightening for the women and girls who will be living under Taliban rule. We urge you to read Malala Yousafzai's poignant account of healing from one Taliban bullet ([link removed]) as well as this ([link removed]) statement from ([link removed]) Women for Refugee Women ([link removed]) . And learn more about what Women for Women International ([link removed]) are doing in response.
Virus-Free Content
We're reading / watching / listening to...

📰 Article: Learn more about the incredible women behind the beloved Notting Hill Carnival. ([link removed])

🎧 Podcast: Funny Women's Lynne Parker brings you How to Have Fun at Work ([link removed]) . She clocked up her 17th episode last week with a very special and authoritative guest, Zoom sensation Jackie Weaver!

🎵 Song: Josie Proto has co-directed a music video with Laura Marcus for her song I Just Wanna Walk Home ([link removed]) , which is a frank addressing of her thoughts and experiences of the unsafety of women in society.

🎬 Film: The Leeds Film Player ([link removed]) has an amazing line up films by women, including Gunda, Promising Young Woman, The Assistant and more.

📕 Book: Mary Ann Sieghart's, The Authority Gap, addresses why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it. You can also catch her in conversation with Dr Grace Lordan of the Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics, 13 September, 17:00 – 18:00, online. Book your free place ([link removed]) .
Explore at home or out and about...

📚 The Women's Library has some incredible online and in-person events on the horizon, ([link removed]) we're keen to check out Greenham in Common ([link removed]) , an online gathering with intergenerational activists and audiences on the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp. 26th August, 18:30 - 20:00, online. Book your free place ([link removed]) .

🎪 WEPstock: The Women's Equality Party are bringing you a digital feminist festival to bring together inspirational women from across the UK. 1 - 4 September online, Learn more and buy your ticket ([link removed]) .

🎬 Reclaim the Frame is hosting special screenings of Phyllida Lloyd's Herself, which is a story about a young mother struggling to provide a home for her two daughters and, after not receiving any support, decides to build it herself. 5 September, Picturehouse Clapham and 6 September, Picturehouse Brighton, Book tickets. ([link removed])

🎤 Women's Prize Live: Bernardine Evaristo will be in conversation with Pandora Sykes for a live podcast recording, in which Bernardine will share the five books by women that have most inspired her life and career. 7 September, 13:00 - 14:00, London. Buy tickets. ([link removed])
Fawcett shop

It's One Tee One Bee this weekend, 27 - 29 August, on our TeeMill shop ([link removed]) ! Every order funds the purchase of wildflower seeds for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to create much-needed habitat for the UK’s bumblebees. And save the date for free post on all orders 3 - 5 September.
[link removed]

[link removed]

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 our regular 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
* Invitation to our Annual Conference and AGM

We'd like to share with you a taste of these member benefits (and some big news) with the latest edition of Courage Everywhere. If you like what you see, you can join Fawcett from as little as £1 a month.
Join Today! ([link removed])

============================================================
That's it for this month's fawcettfaves. Stay safe and well!

The Fawcett Society team
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Facebook ([link removed])
** Instagram ([link removed])
** Website ([link removed])
Copyright © 2021 The Fawcett Society, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Fawcett Society or have supported us in the past.

Our mailing address is:
The Fawcett Society
Suite 222, China Works (formerly Southbank House), Black Prince Road
London, SE1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can ** update your preferences ([link removed])
or ** unsubscribe from this list ([link removed])
.