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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?

We, as young women, have been putting up with unfair and even illegal treatment at work for far too long.  I’ve faced a whole catalogue of discrimination - sexual harassment, bullying and unfair pay - with my rights being violated time and time again.   This is happening to thousands of young women, but often we don’t speak up in fear of the consequences. Standing up for our rights shouldn't come at a cost, but too often it does. We're tired of not being heard. 

We spoke to four young women who are members of our campaign (Rights Here, Rights Now) project group about how this lack of enforcement impacts their pay, their wellbeing and their long‑term prospects. 

Recent changes to the eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have already begun to leave many disabled young women facing uncertainty.

Feeling lost in your career? Rajna shares how Power Hours online workshops gave her confidence, clarity, and peer support to take the next step.

New data from our annual survey reveals a key finding: young women in England and Wales are carrying an overwhelming burden of financial pressure.

Annika talks about the challenges young women face in politics and society such as feeling left out, not understanding politics and marginalisation of young women.

In this blog, Saffron addresses the stigma of not knowing enough about politics and emphasises the importance of voting.

Lydia shares how Work It Out coaching and CV feedback service helped her get a new job after graduating.

Meet Rianna, Adeola and Megan and hear first-hand how Work It Out has helped them to achieve their career goals...

Megan, a young woman who used our Work It Out coaching service, shares how her life has changed since her coach encouraged her to pursue her dream job as a writer.

Pippa is a single mother and volunteers with Young Women’s Trust. Here, Pippa talks about the difficulties of finding affordable and accessible childcare, and how it has affected her work.