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Monday, 16 March 2009
More innovative solutions to drinking problems needed
Girls should have more to do than get drunk, says chief exec
The Government's chief medical officer proposes to increase the cost of alcohol in an effort to tackle Britain's binge drinking culture.
8 March 2009
Bridging the gap
To celebrate International Women's Day, YWCA wrote a piece for a specially-commissioned Sunday Telegraph supplement. 'Bridging the Gap' is the first feature in the supplement and in it we pay tribute to the thousands of young women who overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to get a place on the career ladder.
1 March 2009
Credit crunch reveals financial abuse
Disturbing evidence of young women being deprived of money by controlling partners has come to light in a recent survey on money and debt carried out by YWCA England & Wales. The charity fears this could accelerate if the economic crisis deepens.
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16 December 2008
A review of the Low Pay meeting by Kimberley Tew Young women meet with Low Pay commissioners
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11 December 2008
Young women call for better chances and better wages Girls meet Low Pay commissioners
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8 December 2008
YWCA’s response to the Queen’s speech YWCA welcomes the Equality Bill
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25 November 2008
Credit crunch reveals financial abuse Survey of young women shows disturbing evidence
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25 November 2008
YWCA response to pre-budget report
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