Our reports
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Over Halfway Report
The Over Halfway Report takes stock of how far Greater Manchester has come on the journey to gender equality since our initiative was launched in 2018. Drawing on data, lived experience and community insight, the report provides a mid-point reflection on progress towards our campaign’s 10-year vision and completion. It highlights where change has been achieved, where momentum is building, and where gaps and inequalities still persist.
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This milestone report not only measures progress but also re-energises our movement for the years ahead, reminding us why persistence and collective action are vital. By presenting evidence in an accessible way, it encourages accountability and ensures gender equality stays on the regional agenda.
Special thanks to Professor Jackie Carter for her leadership, dedication and expertise in bringing this report to life.
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Pankhurst-Fawcett Report
The Pankhurst-Fawcett Report is our flagship tool for tracking progress on gender equality across Greater Manchester. It brings together data from all ten boroughs, providing a clear picture of where women and girls are thriving, and where significant barriers remain. By measuring indicators across five thematic areas – employment, safety, participation, education, and culture and active lives – the report shines a light on both the achievements to celebrate and the gaps that urgently need addressing.
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The report holds local leaders and institutions accountable for creating meaningful change. The findings form the backbone of our campaigning, ensuring that female voices are heard and acted upon. By presenting hard data alongside lived experience, our report empowers communities and decision-makers to turn equality from aspiration into reality.
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What Women Want Report
Undertaken by researchers Rosalind Shorrocks and Anna Sanders, partnering with the University of Manchester, and the University of York, the focus and themes were co-created with GM4Women2028. This was made a possibility due to the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account funding as a section of their research on women's attitudes and behaviours.
The survey findings underscore the critical importance of considering women's experiences in shaping policies aimed at protecting and supporting them. The report also emphasises the urgent need for further research to provide robust data for inclusive policies that represent all women at a national level. This report serves as a compelling call to action for policymakers to prioritise evidence-based approaches that truly reflect the diverse realities and perspectives of women.
“What gets counted, counts.”
Joni Seager, Feminist Geographer
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Our commitment to promoting equality is fuelled by our unwavering dedication to sharing resources and fostering a culture of continuous learning. On this page, you will find curated research on the current state of gender equality, which has been diligently conducted and published by our members or developed in collaboration with GM4Women2028.