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.
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Make Women Visible
Our latest polling shows that conservative voters want to see investment in the social security system.
And our latest briefing looks at how the coronavirus outbreak impacted women on lower incomes. 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.
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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.
✅ 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.
✅ Childcare: A study from law firm EMW shows that fathers taking paternity leave has plummeted to a 10 year low, 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.
✅ 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. This comes amid reports that more employment tribunals are centred on menopause and we're hearing from more and more women about their experiences of being forced out of work, discriminated against and worse. Learn more about Fawcett's research into the impact of menopause in the workplace.
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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] 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.
📢 Fawcett South Kent is hosting a Campaigns Kickstarter meeting on 28 September, 13:00, Email [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!
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 as well as this statement from Women for Refugee Women. And learn more about what Women for Women International are doing in response.
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We're reading / watching / listening to...
📰 Article: Learn more about the incredible women behind the beloved Notting Hill Carnival.
🎧 Podcast: Funny Women's Lynne Parker brings you How to Have Fun at Work. 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, which is a frank addressing of her thoughts and experiences of the unsafety of women in society.
🎬 Film: The Leeds Film Player 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.
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Explore at home or out and about...
📚 The Women's Library has some incredible online and in-person events on the horizon, we're keen to check out Greenham in Common, 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.
🎪 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.
🎬 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.
🎤 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.
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Fawcett shop
It's One Tee One Bee this weekend, 27 - 29 August, on our TeeMill shop! 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.
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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.
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