Women & Equalities Committee
@commonswec.parliament.uk
We are a cross-party group of @houseofcommons.parliament.uk MPs working together to scrutinise the Government on equalities. See what we're working on 👇
https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/328/women-and-equalities-committee/
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The Government's response to our report states it is ready to intervene if investment in female entrepreneurs ‘shows no sign of improvement’.
However, we are disappointed that a number of key recommendations have been rejected.
Read the response in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
However, we are disappointed that a number of key recommendations have been rejected.
Read the response in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
January 27, 2026 at 9:37 AM
The Government's response to our report states it is ready to intervene if investment in female entrepreneurs ‘shows no sign of improvement’.
However, we are disappointed that a number of key recommendations have been rejected.
Read the response in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
However, we are disappointed that a number of key recommendations have been rejected.
Read the response in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
Do women have enough information about the process and possible health impacts of egg donation and freezing?
We're taking evidence for our new inquiry. Find out more about the public hearing with experts and academics: committees.parliament.uk/event/25662/...
We're taking evidence for our new inquiry. Find out more about the public hearing with experts and academics: committees.parliament.uk/event/25662/...
January 23, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Do women have enough information about the process and possible health impacts of egg donation and freezing?
We're taking evidence for our new inquiry. Find out more about the public hearing with experts and academics: committees.parliament.uk/event/25662/...
We're taking evidence for our new inquiry. Find out more about the public hearing with experts and academics: committees.parliament.uk/event/25662/...
Is the picture improving for young women's menstrual and reproductive health?
We're questioning the Women's Health Ambassador, Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Dr Sue Mann, the NHS's National Clinical Director for Women's Health.
Watch on 2.30pm, 21 January: committees.parliament.uk/event/25661/...
We're questioning the Women's Health Ambassador, Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Dr Sue Mann, the NHS's National Clinical Director for Women's Health.
Watch on 2.30pm, 21 January: committees.parliament.uk/event/25661/...
January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Is the picture improving for young women's menstrual and reproductive health?
We're questioning the Women's Health Ambassador, Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Dr Sue Mann, the NHS's National Clinical Director for Women's Health.
Watch on 2.30pm, 21 January: committees.parliament.uk/event/25661/...
We're questioning the Women's Health Ambassador, Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Dr Sue Mann, the NHS's National Clinical Director for Women's Health.
Watch on 2.30pm, 21 January: committees.parliament.uk/event/25661/...
We're assessing the role of youth services and community sport as part of our inquiry on community cohesion.
Joining us at 2.20pm on 14 January are senior representatives of youth services and sports organisations.
Find out more and watch online: committees.parliament.uk/event/25660/...
Joining us at 2.20pm on 14 January are senior representatives of youth services and sports organisations.
Find out more and watch online: committees.parliament.uk/event/25660/...
January 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM
We're assessing the role of youth services and community sport as part of our inquiry on community cohesion.
Joining us at 2.20pm on 14 January are senior representatives of youth services and sports organisations.
Find out more and watch online: committees.parliament.uk/event/25660/...
Joining us at 2.20pm on 14 January are senior representatives of youth services and sports organisations.
Find out more and watch online: committees.parliament.uk/event/25660/...
We're taking evidence on Black homelessness on Wednesday 7 January at 2.20pm.
We're questioning @allymcgovern.bsky.social, Minister for Local Government and Homelessness after hearing from organisations working with homeless people.
Watch here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
We're questioning @allymcgovern.bsky.social, Minister for Local Government and Homelessness after hearing from organisations working with homeless people.
Watch here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
January 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
We're taking evidence on Black homelessness on Wednesday 7 January at 2.20pm.
We're questioning @allymcgovern.bsky.social, Minister for Local Government and Homelessness after hearing from organisations working with homeless people.
Watch here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
We're questioning @allymcgovern.bsky.social, Minister for Local Government and Homelessness after hearing from organisations working with homeless people.
Watch here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Kate Lancaster, CEO at Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, explains how existing women's health data gaps need to be addressed before new treatments can be introduced ⬇️
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Kate Lancaster, CEO at Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, explains how existing women's health data gaps need to be addressed before new treatments can be introduced ⬇️
We're hearing from representatives of healthcare bodies for our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women.
Watch at 2.20pm on 17 December: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch at 2.20pm on 17 December: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
December 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We're hearing from representatives of healthcare bodies for our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women.
Watch at 2.20pm on 17 December: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch at 2.20pm on 17 December: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
The deadline for sending written submissions to our egg donation and freezing inquiry is closing on 9 January.
We're want your views on a number of key questions. Find out what we want to know and help us collect evidence: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
We're want your views on a number of key questions. Find out what we want to know and help us collect evidence: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The deadline for sending written submissions to our egg donation and freezing inquiry is closing on 9 January.
We're want your views on a number of key questions. Find out what we want to know and help us collect evidence: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
We're want your views on a number of key questions. Find out what we want to know and help us collect evidence: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
We held a session exploring the @smcommission.bsky.social's role and the wider issue of social mobility.
Its Chair, Alun Francis OBE, talks about regional economic differences in the UK, which shape people's chances of upward social mobility ⬇️
Its Chair, Alun Francis OBE, talks about regional economic differences in the UK, which shape people's chances of upward social mobility ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We held a session exploring the @smcommission.bsky.social's role and the wider issue of social mobility.
Its Chair, Alun Francis OBE, talks about regional economic differences in the UK, which shape people's chances of upward social mobility ⬇️
Its Chair, Alun Francis OBE, talks about regional economic differences in the UK, which shape people's chances of upward social mobility ⬇️
What are the biggest challenges in breaking the stigma around menstrual and reproductive health for girls and young women?
We spoke to GP and women's health advocates, @drnighatarif.bsky.social and @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social, about tackling the taboos 👇
We spoke to GP and women's health advocates, @drnighatarif.bsky.social and @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social, about tackling the taboos 👇
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
What are the biggest challenges in breaking the stigma around menstrual and reproductive health for girls and young women?
We spoke to GP and women's health advocates, @drnighatarif.bsky.social and @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social, about tackling the taboos 👇
We spoke to GP and women's health advocates, @drnighatarif.bsky.social and @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social, about tackling the taboos 👇
How can we break the stigma around talking about women's menstrual and reproductive health?
We asked @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social during our session on the topic ⬇️
We asked @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social during our session on the topic ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
How can we break the stigma around talking about women's menstrual and reproductive health?
We asked @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social during our session on the topic ⬇️
We asked @talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social during our session on the topic ⬇️
We're assessing the current state of social mobility in the UK by region, gender, and ethnicity.
Join us at 2.20pm on 10 December as we hear from:
@smcommission.bsky.social | Browne Jacobson | The Co-op Group | The Social Mobility Foundation
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24868/...
Join us at 2.20pm on 10 December as we hear from:
@smcommission.bsky.social | Browne Jacobson | The Co-op Group | The Social Mobility Foundation
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24868/...
December 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We're assessing the current state of social mobility in the UK by region, gender, and ethnicity.
Join us at 2.20pm on 10 December as we hear from:
@smcommission.bsky.social | Browne Jacobson | The Co-op Group | The Social Mobility Foundation
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24868/...
Join us at 2.20pm on 10 December as we hear from:
@smcommission.bsky.social | Browne Jacobson | The Co-op Group | The Social Mobility Foundation
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24868/...
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It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
@commonswec.parliament.uk has led inquiries on BSL, health conditions & chronic illness, equality at work and the rights of older people, and will keep working in this area.
We need to ensure that opportunity and services are inclusive for all.
@commonswec.parliament.uk has led inquiries on BSL, health conditions & chronic illness, equality at work and the rights of older people, and will keep working in this area.
We need to ensure that opportunity and services are inclusive for all.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
@commonswec.parliament.uk has led inquiries on BSL, health conditions & chronic illness, equality at work and the rights of older people, and will keep working in this area.
We need to ensure that opportunity and services are inclusive for all.
@commonswec.parliament.uk has led inquiries on BSL, health conditions & chronic illness, equality at work and the rights of older people, and will keep working in this area.
We need to ensure that opportunity and services are inclusive for all.
Our session is about to start.
Watch live 👇
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Watch live 👇
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The taboos around young women’s menstrual and reproductive health - Women and Equalities Committee
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December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our session is about to start.
Watch live 👇
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Watch live 👇
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Join us at 2.20pm today as we speak to GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women's menstrual and reproductive health.
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/t0SnjxW...
Parliament Live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/t0SnjxW...
Parliament Live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Join us at 2.20pm today as we speak to GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women's menstrual and reproductive health.
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/t0SnjxW...
Parliament Live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/t0SnjxW...
Parliament Live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Tomorrow, we will question GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women’s menstrual and reproductive health.
@talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social | Dr Tori Ford | Chella Quint OBE | Kerry Wolstenholme | @drnighatarif.bsky.social
Wednesday 3 December, 2.20pm 🗓️
@talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social | Dr Tori Ford | Chella Quint OBE | Kerry Wolstenholme | @drnighatarif.bsky.social
Wednesday 3 December, 2.20pm 🗓️
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Tomorrow, we will question GPs and campaigners on breaking the taboos around young women’s menstrual and reproductive health.
@talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social | Dr Tori Ford | Chella Quint OBE | Kerry Wolstenholme | @drnighatarif.bsky.social
Wednesday 3 December, 2.20pm 🗓️
@talkswithdrsesay.bsky.social | Dr Tori Ford | Chella Quint OBE | Kerry Wolstenholme | @drnighatarif.bsky.social
Wednesday 3 December, 2.20pm 🗓️
Ending the FCDO's flagship programme on combating Female Genital Mutilation presents a serious risk to women and girls globally.
We've written a joint letter with Sarah Champion MP warning against concluding the programme internationally in October 2026: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
We've written a joint letter with Sarah Champion MP warning against concluding the programme internationally in October 2026: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Ending the FCDO's flagship programme on combating Female Genital Mutilation presents a serious risk to women and girls globally.
We've written a joint letter with Sarah Champion MP warning against concluding the programme internationally in October 2026: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
We've written a joint letter with Sarah Champion MP warning against concluding the programme internationally in October 2026: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
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Today is World Aids Day.
@commonswec.parliament.uk recently found there was a concerning rise in HIV diagnosis rates among women, and services are stretched. Eradicating HIV by 2030 will require a specialised action plan, and the Committee will continue to push for action in this area.
@commonswec.parliament.uk recently found there was a concerning rise in HIV diagnosis rates among women, and services are stretched. Eradicating HIV by 2030 will require a specialised action plan, and the Committee will continue to push for action in this area.
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Today is World Aids Day.
@commonswec.parliament.uk recently found there was a concerning rise in HIV diagnosis rates among women, and services are stretched. Eradicating HIV by 2030 will require a specialised action plan, and the Committee will continue to push for action in this area.
@commonswec.parliament.uk recently found there was a concerning rise in HIV diagnosis rates among women, and services are stretched. Eradicating HIV by 2030 will require a specialised action plan, and the Committee will continue to push for action in this area.
Why do Black people face disproportionate risks of homelessness?
Our new inquiry seeks to understand the key drivers for Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it.
Send us your written evidence by 12 January: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Our new inquiry seeks to understand the key drivers for Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it.
Send us your written evidence by 12 January: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Why do Black people face disproportionate risks of homelessness?
Our new inquiry seeks to understand the key drivers for Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it.
Send us your written evidence by 12 January: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Our new inquiry seeks to understand the key drivers for Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it.
Send us your written evidence by 12 January: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
We're exploring the key drivers of Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it with:
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | Crisis | @heriotwattuni.bsky.social twattuni.bsky.social
Watch from 2.20pm on 25 November: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | Crisis | @heriotwattuni.bsky.social twattuni.bsky.social
Watch from 2.20pm on 25 November: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We're exploring the key drivers of Black homelessness and what the Government should do about it with:
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | Crisis | @heriotwattuni.bsky.social twattuni.bsky.social
Watch from 2.20pm on 25 November: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | Crisis | @heriotwattuni.bsky.social twattuni.bsky.social
Watch from 2.20pm on 25 November: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
This week, we held the first evidence session of our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women. Janet Lindsay, Chief Executive at Wellbeing of Women, explains how data indicates there’s a routine dismissal of period pain by healthcare professionals ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This week, we held the first evidence session of our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women. Janet Lindsay, Chief Executive at Wellbeing of Women, explains how data indicates there’s a routine dismissal of period pain by healthcare professionals ⬇️
We have published our report into tackling HIV transmission.
The report sets out a series of recommendations to the Government for its new HIV action plan.
Read the report in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
The report sets out a series of recommendations to the Government for its new HIV action plan.
Read the report in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We have published our report into tackling HIV transmission.
The report sets out a series of recommendations to the Government for its new HIV action plan.
Read the report in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
The report sets out a series of recommendations to the Government for its new HIV action plan.
Read the report in full: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
The first evidence session in our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women is on Wednesday 19 November from 2.20pm.
Joined by representatives from Endometriosis UK | Wellbeing of Women | NHS Race & Health Observatory | Menstrual Health Coalition
Joined by representatives from Endometriosis UK | Wellbeing of Women | NHS Race & Health Observatory | Menstrual Health Coalition
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The first evidence session in our inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women is on Wednesday 19 November from 2.20pm.
Joined by representatives from Endometriosis UK | Wellbeing of Women | NHS Race & Health Observatory | Menstrual Health Coalition
Joined by representatives from Endometriosis UK | Wellbeing of Women | NHS Race & Health Observatory | Menstrual Health Coalition
We're looking into egg donation and freezing, including whether women have sufficient information about the process, health impacts and consequences.
Submit your views through our website: committees.parliament.uk/work/9442/eg...
Submit your views through our website: committees.parliament.uk/work/9442/eg...
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We're looking into egg donation and freezing, including whether women have sufficient information about the process, health impacts and consequences.
Submit your views through our website: committees.parliament.uk/work/9442/eg...
Submit your views through our website: committees.parliament.uk/work/9442/eg...
We will examine attitudes towards immigration in a public hearing for our inquiry into community cohesion.
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social | @britishfuture.bsky.social | @hopenothate.org.uk
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/...
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social | @britishfuture.bsky.social | @hopenothate.org.uk
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/...
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We will examine attitudes towards immigration in a public hearing for our inquiry into community cohesion.
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social | @britishfuture.bsky.social | @hopenothate.org.uk
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/...
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social | @britishfuture.bsky.social | @hopenothate.org.uk
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/...