Building equal workplaces

Young women face discrimination at work every day on the basis of their age, gender, appearance and caring responsibilities.

Our report Picking Up the Pieces, found that

Over a third of young women would not report sexual harassment for fear of being fired
2 in 5 young women said they have experienced sexism in the workplace
21% of young women said they have been paid less than a male colleague in their workplace to do the same or similar work
41% of Black young women said they had been discriminated against when in, or looking for, work because of their ethnicity, as did 28% of Asian young women and 22% of Mixed Ethnicity young women
41% of young women with a disability or long-term condition said that they had been discriminated against because of this when working or looking for work

Read Picking Up the Pieces report

Paid less, worth less?

Hear stories from young women who have been paid less because of their age.

Paid less not worth less video transcript

Guide to working inclusively with young women

We have developed a toolkit with young women called Working inclusively with young women.

It highlights the benefits of involving young women in decision making, what to consider when seeking their views and the most effective ways to encourage their meaningful participation.

Download the guide [PDF]

Explore the issues

Unlocking young women’s potential

Young women have so much to contribute. We want to ensure they have the skills and support to succeed and raise their voices.

Smashing career stereotypes

We want to break down barriers to opportunities for young women, so they can smash career stereotypes and be anything they want to be.

Young women campaigning on valuing unpaid work

Valuing young women’s unpaid work

Young women's unpaid work keeps families afloat, supports job opportunities for others and drives economic growth.