Other projects

This section contains projects for which the main body of work has now been completed.

Women in Public Life

In 2002 the Ministers for Women led a national outreach campaign to encourage more women into public life. The campaign resulted in a practical information guide, Get a (Public) Life!.

Information about public appointments across the UK and on government legislation that allows political parties to take positive measures to reduce inequality in the numbers of men and women elected in local, national and European elections can also be found in this section. More

Women at Work

This section contains information designed to help women reach their full potential in the UK economy. It includes frequently asked questions on women's rights at work and details of what the government has done to help women back to work. More

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence has a devastating impact on the lives of thousands of women and their children. This section details the Government's action in providing better healthcare and safe housing, making the legal system more responsive to domestic violence, and in raising awareness. More

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