A Win for Soroptimists at NAWO Awards Soroptimists across the Federation recognized for their work during 16 Days of Activism
NAWO works closely with the Westminster Office of Equality and Opportunity (OEO) and the wider UK government, hosting regular events with parliamentarians and creating opportunities for members to share knowledge, experiences and expertise.
The OEO leads on policy relating to women’s equality, LGBTQ+ rights and wider equalities legislation. Its work focuses on improving equality and reducing discrimination in public life, the workplace and beyond, while also upholding the UK’s international commitments such as the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Platform for Action.
NAWO also represent England at the UK Joint Committee of Women, which send representatives to the European Women’s Lobby.
Key priorities include tackling the gender pay gap, supporting women’s career progression and representation in leadership roles, addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, preventing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools and workplaces, and helping to end all violence against women and girls.
NAWO have several more specialized alliances under our banner, including:
CSW Alliance, the Young Women’s Alliance and Black Women’s Alliance.