Minister for Women and Equalities

"Minister for Equalities" redirects here. For the Scottish junior ministerial post, see Minister for Equalities (Scotland).

United Kingdom
Minister for Women and Equalities
Royal Arms as used by His Majesty's Government
since 8 July 2024
Currently Department for Education
StyleThe Right Honourable
AppointerThe Monarch
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Inaugural holderHarriet Harman
Formation3 May 1997 (1997-05-03) (as Minister for Women)
WebsiteMinister for Women and Equalities

Minister for Women and Equalities is a ministerial position in the United Kingdom currently appointed to the Department for Education. The minister leads the Office for Equality and Opportunity (formerly known as Government Equalities Office) which is part of the Cabinet Office. Its counterpart in the shadow cabinet is the shadow minister for women and equalities.

The position has also been known as Minister for Women, Minister for Women and Equality and Minister for Equalities.

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