Our Top 8 Female-Focused Businesses & Organisations That Strive For Equality
When it comes to equal opportunities in the UK, the odds are still stacked against women. In fact, only 22% of roles within leadership positions are held by women. On top of this, a recent government survey has found that a whopping 80% of companies are still paying men more than women when it comes to those same roles. This means that the gender pay gap in the UK currently stands at 17.4%.
What is Gender Equality?
Not only is gender equality a human right, but it’s also necessary for a more sustainable world. In its most basic form, gender equality means that those of any gender are free to pursue whichever career, lifestyle or other opportunities without discrimination.
When it comes to equality, studies show that when women are given the same platforms as men, the economy does better.
On top of this, it reduces poverty on a global scale, as women make up the majority of the world’s poorest population.
@Fem.legal
FemLegal
Founded by Sydney-Anne McAllister, FemLegal aims to guide womxn when it comes to gender inequality within UK law. Throughout the pandemic, Sydney-Anne volunteered as a support worker for a domestic abuse charity, providing much-needed support for victims. On top of this, she worked as a family paralegal. Today, she’s studying the Legal Practice Course and working as a Litigation Paralegal, all while running FemLegal.
FemLegal aims to become a platform for female-centric news with a legal angle, to ensure these stories aren’t buried and are accessible for women who want to read about what’s happening in the world, in one place.
@yourjuno
JUNO
Juno is an app that aims to educate women and non-binary people on the importance of financial freedom.
Built by women for women, the app seeks to help you no matter your goals, whether it’s within investing, building an emergency fund or simply getting on top of your personal finances.
You can download the app here and follow them on Instagram here.
@upfrontglobal
Upfront Global
Upfront Global is an organisation that aims to change the world when it comes to female confidence and public speaking.
They’ve recognised that it’s not about being the loudest in the room, but the most genuine.
Upfront exists to promote confidence, and you can learn more about them on their website here.
Pregnant Then Screwed
Founded by Joeli Brearley, Pregnant Then Screwed is an organisation dedicated to implementing a change for working mothers.
In the UK currently, there is no legislation that does so, it’s estimated that around 50,000 women lose their jobs annually simply because they’re pregnant.
They are enacting real change by sharing the experiences of real women, and ensuring our voices are heard around all things motherhood, work and more recently, around COVID-19.
The team has a great Instagram account (@pregnant_then_screwed) as well as an informative website you can check out here.
@galdemzine
Gal-dem Zine
The Galdem Zine is an award-winning online and print publication that shares the perspective of marginalised people of colour and genders.
They address inequality and misrepresentation within different industries, and champion the work of creative writers through their essays, art, photography and so much more.
Read more about the Galdem Zine here.
Natural Cycles
Founded in Switzerland, Natural Cycles is a fertility data app that allows women to pioneer their own personal health with critical research done by the app’s team.
Their internal team represents over 15 nationalities and has a tech department that’s over 50% female.
@naturalcycles
@accelerate.her
Accelerate Her
Championing women in tech, Accelerate Her is a global network that aims to re-balance gender inequality within the tech sector by bringing people together through events that aim to create actionable change.
Check them out over on their website.
Bumble
Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble is a dating app for women that promotes equality in all forms and is fighting to end misogyny when it comes to online dating. When it comes to their workforce, Bumble encourages their employees to sit down every few months in order to discuss their goals and career trajectories.