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The income gap

Young women face inequality from the start of their working lives. On average, a young woman earns a fifth less each year than a young man of the same age. Why?

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Our strategy

Our strategy aims to bring us closer to our vision of a world where young women are valued, can make choices and look forward to a fairer financial future. 

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Your rights at work

50% of young women have experienced discrimination at work. If you are a young woman and you are unsure about your rights, you are not alone, we're here to help.

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An equal world of work

Young Women’s Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. We’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.

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Our peer research approach

Peer research is research that is led and carried out by people with lived experience of the topic being studied.

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Research Centre

Our research highlights the real experiences of young women and the economic injustice they face. They are at the centre of our research, trained as peer researchers and telling young women's stories.

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Campaign with us

Campaign with Young Women's Trust and together we can build a fairer working future for young women.