Meeting the Minister: how the Employment Rights Act will change young women’s working lives
So, the Employment Rights Bill has now been passed. It’s officially law but what does that actually mean for young women in the workplace?
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Read stories written by young women about their experiences and find out more about our work with updates from the team.
What's the real cost of childcare to young mums?
In response to the House of Commons Education Committee, Young Women's Trust's Policy and Campaigns Manager, Mark Gale, discusses the changes that are needed to create a childcare system that works for everyone.
We can tell the PM what a fair world for young women looks like
PM, we would like to invite you to think about what young women need to tackle the unfairness we face every day, so we can make the most of our skills and talents.
The new Prime Minister must deliver for young women
In the week that Liz Truss was appointed Prime Minister, Young Women's Trust CEO, Claire Reindorp, reflects on the challenges ahead for the government and how they must support young women.
Young women need more help in the cost of living crisis
As part of the Keep the Lifeline coalition, we’re calling for a commitment from both prospective leaders to go further and make extra support packages available to low-income households.
If the world was equal, I would have a voice
In this blog, Autumn imagines what the world would be like if work, salaries and benefits were equal for young women.
Young women are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis
The news about the cost of living increases is everywhere right now and many of us are feeling the impact. Our recent survey showed that young women are particularly struggling, as they come out of the pandemic and into this new challenge.
Our voices need to be heard to create change
As the cost of living rises, Aisha writes about rationing water and skipping meals to make it to the end of the month. But, being involved with Young Women's Trust has helped her feel like she can create change for herself and other young women.
Sharing my experience of accessing Universal Credit with an MP
In this blog Amy, a Young Women’s Advisory Panel member, shares what happened when she met Wendy Chamberlain, the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Work and Pensions.
What has been achieved for young women since the General Election
Jess, our Policy and Campaigns Manager, reflects on what the government has achieved for young women 2 years on since the 2019 General Election.
The government need to listen to young women to understand their unique experiences
Louise, a Peer Researcher, interviews Young Women's Trust's Policy and Campaigns Manager, Jess, about our new report 'One Size Fits No One'. This blog spotlights the key findings, how the research has helped us push for change and how it will feed into future strategies.
You are never too small to raise your voice
Freya, Mattea and Pippa talk about meeting Will Quince MP and how you are never too small to raise your voice.