UK government pledges £15m to tackle misogyny nationwide

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 27 Oct, 18:20 · Archive

The government will invest £15m over three years in a misogyny prevention fund to support mentoring, workplace training and awareness campaigns.

The UK government will invest £15m over three years in a misogyny prevention fund, with the Chancellor allocating £5m annually. Women and equalities minister Bridget Phillipson will lead the scheme, announced last month, marking the first time there has been dedicated national funding specifically for tackling misogyny.

The fund will support organisations bidding for money to provide services including mentoring for young people, workplace training and awareness campaigns. Ministers will also seek additional match funding from corporate partners and philanthropists to increase the resources available.

The government cited past campaigns that could be funded nationwide as examples, including Transport for London's poster campaigns such as 'Have a Word' and 'Say Maaate to a Mate', which encouraged bystanders to intervene when witnessing abusive behaviour. The Guardian reports that the funding reflects concerns in government about the rise of 'manosphere' influencers.

Bridget Phillipson said the fund aimed to educate and prevent everyday sexism. 'Day to day misogyny – from sexist slurs and harassment to workplace discrimination – quite simply has no place in modern Britain,' she said. 'The time for talk has long passed, which is why this government is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to supporting women and girls.'

Chancellor John Healey said: 'Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe, respected and able to pursue their ambitions – at school, at work and in their communities.' The government plans to confirm the funding at the Budget on Wednesday.

How it is being reported

• Chancellor invests £15m in fund to tackle misogynyThe money, to be confirmed at the Budget, will fund mentoring for young people, training and public awareness campaigns.Evening Standard · 27 Oct, 18:00
• Chancellor invests £15m in fund to tackle misogynyThe money, to be confirmed at the Budget, will fund mentoring for young people, training and public awareness campaigns.Independent Business · 27 Oct, 18:00
• Chancellor invests £15m in fund to tackle misogynyThe money, to be confirmed at the Budget, will fund mentoring for young people, training and public awareness campaigns.Independent Business · 27 Oct, 15:54
• Chancellor invests £15m in fund to tackle misogynyThe money, to be confirmed at the Budget, will fund mentoring for young people, training and public awareness campaigns.Evening Standard · 27 Oct, 15:54
• UK government to give £15m to anti-misogyny fund amid ‘manosphere’ concernsMisogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK • UK politics live – latest updates The chancellor will give £15m to a dedicated fund to tackle misogyny in workplaces, schools and public places amid concerns in government about the rise of “manosphere” influencers. The women and equalities minister, Bridget Phillipson, will helm the UK-wide fund, announced last month, marking the first time there has been specific national cash to address misogyny. Continue reading...Guardian World · 27 Oct, 14:15

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