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Our mission is a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028

Although women constitute 51% of the population, they account for only 40% of MPs. Achieving equal representation is within reach, but it requires concerted efforts from political parties, Parliament, and government.

We are campaigning to address and dismantle the barriers that hinder women’s participation, selection, and retention in politics.

“Great is the work that remains to be accomplished.” – Sylvia Pankhurst

Find out more about our campaign here.

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Making Parliament Work for Women: Cat Smith MP on the work of the Procedure Committee

On Wednesday 21st January Centenary Action hosted an event alongside our partners at 50:50 Parliament and the APPG Women in Parliament focused on Making Parliament Work for...

Jess Phillips MP speaks at Jan members’ meeting

We started 2026 with a members’ meeting with Jess Phillips MP, who shared an update on the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. The meeting was extremely well...

Letter to the Minister for Disability

Following our Disabled Women in Politics event we wrote to Minister for Disability, Stephen Timms MP. See below for the text of the letter: Dear Minister The Government’s...