The Guardian panel will discuss the impact of the pandemic on women’s equality in the UK, and explore what can be done to make a positive change.
The talk is held online, 20 April, 8pm. You can book tickets here.
As restrictions begin to ease, the findings of research into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on women are making it plain that gender equality risks rolling back decades, with women suffering the greatest economic and social blows, and girls and young women becoming trapped in traditional gender roles at home.
The next 12 months will be critical for addressing and challenging the failings of the government to consider the impact of key policies on women under the Equality Act.
When it comes to the government’s roadmap to home and workplace parity, which path will it take? And when so many decision-makers are men, how can women make sure their voices are heard?