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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 16/03/2026

During our latest session on the topic, BBC TV presenter James Blake detailed his experiences of spending time with those involved in the 'manosphere' for his latest documentary. Follow our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9089/mi...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 04/03/2026

Are you one of the nearly half a million women who are on hospital gynaecology waiting lists? Improving menstrual health must be prioritised in Women’s Health Strategy and wider NHS reforms. Find out more about our new report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 03/03/2026

Join us tomorrow for our public hearing on egg donation and freezing. We'll be joined by academics, clinics and stakeholders as we discuss regulation, costs and health impacts. Find out more and watch online from 2.20pm: committees.parliament.uk/event/26353/...

Evidence session. Egg donation and freezing. Women and Equalities Committee.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 23/02/2026

Is the Government doing enough to unlock the economic potential of female entrepreneurs? Watch from 2.20pm on 25 February as we hear from female entrepreneurs and business leaders during a public hearing. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26352/...

Evidence session. Female entrepreneurship. Women and Equalities Committee.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 18/02/2026

High harm procedures such as the liquid Brazilian butt lift should be banned immediately and the Government should bring in a licensing system to tackle the wild west of cosmetic procedures. Read our new report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 10/02/2026

We will hear from health practitioners and stakeholders as we explore the procedures involved in egg donation and freezing, and key issues relating to current practice and the experiences of donors and women who freeze their eggs. Wednesday 11 February, 2.30pm

Evidence session. Egg donation and freezing. Women and Equalities Committee. A graphic of a test tube.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 03/02/2026

Our report on misogyny in music in June 2025 set out how the Government should tackle sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in the industry. How have things changed since then? Wednesday 4 February, 2.20pm Watch on Parliament Live 🟢

Misogyny in music. Evidence session. Women and equalities committee

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 02/02/2026

We'll question Baroness Merron, the Women’s Health Minister, and senior officials during the final evidence session of this inquiry. It's likely to cover online information for girls and young women about menstrual and gynaecological health and other topics. Tuesday 3 Feb, 2pm.

Evidence session. Reproductive health conditions: Girls and young women. Women and Equalities Committee.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 30/01/2026

Abuse targeted at Muslim women is damaging lives and having a corrosive effect on community cohesion. We've published a report on the discrimination, harassment and abuse against Muslim women. Read the report with our recommendations to the Government: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 27/01/2026

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...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 23/01/2026

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/...

Image of a test tube. Evidence session. Egg donation and freezing. Women and Equalities Committee.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 19/01/2026

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/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 12/01/2026

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/...

Evidence session. Community cohesion. Women and Equalities Committee.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 05/01/2026

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/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 18/12/2025

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 ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 15/12/2025

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/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 15/12/2025

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...

Egg donation and freezing. Do women have enough information about the process and possible health impacts?

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 12/12/2025

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 ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 10/12/2025

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 👇

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 08/12/2025

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 ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 05/12/2025

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/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 02/12/2025

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 🗓️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 02/12/2025

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...

Women and Equalities Committee. Female Genital Mutilation. Ending Government funding for the FGM prevention aid programme puts women and girls at ' serious risk'.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 25/11/2025

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...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 24/11/2025

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/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 21/11/2025

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 ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 19/11/2025

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...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 18/11/2025

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

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 17/11/2025

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...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 10/11/2025

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/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 31/10/2025

During this week's session looking at a range of issues for women and girls in sport, we heard from Tanni Grey-Thompson about the need for supporting programmes to encourage participation, not just inspirational moments 👇

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 27/10/2025

We're exploring a range of issues for women in sport, including online abuse, barriers to participation among minority groups, and the research gender gap in sports. Join us on Wednesday 29 October, 2.20pm.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 24/10/2025

We took evidence on cosmetic procedures from Health Minister @karinsmythmp.bsky.social. Our Chair @sarahowen.org.uk asked if the most dangerous cosmetic procedures should be banned immediately ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 22/10/2025

We have published a report on female entrepreneurship. The report sets out a series of recommendations to the Government to tackle systemic bias and cultural norms ⬇️ Read our recommendations to the Government: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 20/10/2025

We will be questioning Health Minister @karinsmythmp.bsky.social during this week's final session of our inquiry looking at the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures. Watch on Parliament Live 🟢 committees.parliament.uk/event/24861/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 17/10/2025

We welcome the Government taking forward our recommendation to facilitate and fund research into the effectiveness of reconstructive surgery for survivors of female genital mutilation. Read the letter from Baroness Merron ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Letter from Baroness Merron at the Department of Health and Social Care to the Women and Equalities Committee about female genital mutilation.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 19/09/2025

The Government has responded to our report looking at paternity leave and shared parental leave. Although we welcome the review announced in July, we are disappointed there is no definite commitment to longer, better paid paternity leave during this Parliament. Read below ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 18/09/2025

We recently visited the Southport Mosque and the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool as part of our work on community cohesion and gendered Islamophobia ⬇️ We're grateful to all who spoke to us and we aim to make recommendations to the Government on these topics soon ⌛️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 12/09/2025

"We want society to understand we are all the same as you. We're all human beings, we just speak a different language." Rebecca Mansell, Chief Executive of @BDA_Deaf, outlining the societal contribution of Deaf people during this week's session about BSL and the BSL Act 2022 ⬇️

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 12/09/2025

We recently visited the Southport Mosque and the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool as part of our work on community cohesion and gendered Islamophobia. Thank you to all those that helped us to understand how we can better support communities and tackle anti-Muslim hatred.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 12/09/2025

We've published our report looking into the prevalence and impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK. We examined the work of the UK Government in both preventing it and addressing survivors' health consequences. Read the full report ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 11/09/2025

Did you miss yesterday's session about British Sign Language (BSL)? It is available to watch online now 💻 Parliament Live 🟢: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... YouTube 🔴: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jal7... Broadcasts include a BSL interpreter

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 10/09/2025

Our session on access to British Sign Language and the impact of the BSL Act 2022 is about to start 👇 Parliament Live 🟢: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... YouTube 🔴: www.youtube.com/live/jal7Dbb... Broadcast includes a BSL interpreter

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 10/09/2025

We have received the Government's response to our report - Misogyny in Music: on repeat. We welcome the Government's proposals on NDAs, but further work is needed to protect against a ‘culture of misogyny’ in the music industry. Read the response in full: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 08/09/2025

We're discussing access to British Sign Language (BSL) on 10 September at 2.20pm, covering: - Access to BSL - Effects of the BSL Act 2022 - Issues affecting the deaf signing community We're talking to BSL Advisory Board and @bda.org.uk

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 03/09/2025

Inquiry launches, report publications and the Committee news that matters to you. You'll find it all right here. Thank you for being a part of our Bluesky journey 🦋

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 03/09/2025

Our session on the the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections is starting now. Tune in: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 01/09/2025

At 2.20pm on 3 September we'll discuss the prevalence of STIs. We'll explore trends in the rates of STIs and the effectiveness of Government strategies. We'll cover HIV and access to PrEP. Joining us are government representatives, sexual health organisations and NHS England.

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Women & Equalities Committee @commonswec.parliament.uk · 24/07/2025

We are launching an inquiry focusing on reproductive health: young women and girls. We will examine the effectiveness of health services and the impacts of Government strategies. Read more about the inquiry and submit evidence on our website: committees.parliament.uk/work/9299/re...

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