Women & the recession: Harriet Harman to debate equality in the economic crisis (over 100 places gone)
On Wednesday 6th May from 6-7.30pm Compass and the Fawcett Society will host a joint event in the Bothroyd Room at the Houses of Parliament, to discuss gender in relation to the current economic crisis. The event entitled "Women in the recession: Gender equality and the economic crisis" will continue to look at issues that were raised earlier this month in a letter to The Times. Confirmed speakers so far include Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP QC, Prof Ruth Lister CBE and Larry Elliott from The Guardian; Heather Wakefield, UNISON and Katharine Rake, The Fawcett Society (chair).

To register email 'women' to info@compassonline.org.uk