Abolition Of Women’s National Commission: Fawcett’s Response
The Fawcett Society has today responded to the Government’s decision to abolish the Women’s National Commission.
Anna Bird, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the Fawcett Society said:
“The Women’s National Commission is key to ensuring the government hears the voice of women across the UK.
“The abolition of the WNC will make it that much harder for government to devise informed policy that reflects the unique position of women in the UK. This decision also gives a clear indicator of the priority the new coalition attaches to furthering equality in the UK.
“When times are tight it becomes more, not less important to ensure the vulnerable in our society are supported.
“We call on the government to ensure that in abolishing the WNC, they don’t also lose the unique things the WNC did – in particular, providing a dialogue between government and women to directly influence government policy.”
