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In many places women don't know rights they already have. Plain-language answers by country, free letter templates, and where to get free legal help.
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Free letter templates
Data subject access request (DSAR) letterA free GDPR-style subject access request letter template to ask any organisation for a copy of the personal d…Deposit return demand letterA free letter template for tenants asking a landlord or letting agent to return a rental deposit in full, or…Flexible working request letterA free flexible working request letter template for employees asking to change hours, days or location, inclu…Formal complaint letter about a doctorA free formal complaint letter template for patients raising concerns about a doctor's care, conduct or commu…Harassment complaint letter to your employerA free formal complaint letter template for employees reporting sexual or workplace harassment to HR or a man…Incident log for harassment, abuse or stalkingA free incident log template to record harassment, abuse or stalking: date, time, place, what happened, witne…Repair request letter to your landlordA free letter template for tenants asking a landlord or letting agent to carry out repairs, setting out the p…Equal pay information request letterA free letter template for employees asking their employer for information about pay, pay criteria and gender…Pregnancy discrimination grievance letterA free grievance letter template for employees treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, maternity leave…Salary raise request letterA free, professional pay rise request letter template for employees who want to make a clear, evidence-based…
Rights guides
Legal rightsChild Custody Basics for Mothers: How Decisions Are Made and How to PrepareIn most countries, custody decisions are based on the 'best interests of the child', looking at factors such as each parent's car… Legal rightsDivorce Basics for Women: What to Know Before You Start and How to Protect Your FinancesBefore divorce, the most important steps are to understand your full financial picture — income, assets, debts, pensions and prop… Legal rightsFree Legal Help for Women: How to Find Legal Aid or a Lawyer You Can AffordFree or affordable legal help for women is available through government legal aid schemes, specialist women's legal organisations… Legal rightsPregnancy Discrimination at Work: Your Rights and What to Do If It HappensIn many countries it is unlawful to treat you unfavourably at work because you are pregnant, have recently given birth, are breas… Legal rightsSexual Harassment at Work: What Counts, Your Rights and What to Do NextSexual harassment at work is generally unwanted conduct of a sexual nature — comments, jokes, touching, messages, requests for se…
This is general information to help you understand your options — not legal advice. Laws change and depend on your circumstances; before you act, check with an official body, a union, a legal aid service or a lawyer. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.