Joeli Brearley

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Joeli Brearley is an activist, author and the founder of the charity Pregnant Then Screwed. [1] Brearley has campaigned for improved rights and against discrimination. She was awarded an MBE.

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Pregnant Then Screwed

Brearley founded Pregnant then Screwed in 2015. [2] Pregnant Then Screwed is a charity that campaigns for improvements to maternity rights, support for parent who work and on tackling workplace discrimination. [3] They also offer legal advice for mothers and future mothers for tribunals. [2] On 24 October 2024 she announced she would resign as CEO in February 2025 [4]

Books

Brearley's first book was Pregnant Then Screwed: The Truth About the Motherhood Penalty. [2]

Awards

Brearley was awarded an MBE "for services to working families" in the 2025 New Year Honours. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Topping, Alexandra (2023-03-17). "'A momentous moment': campaigners hail Hunt's childcare pledge – but vow to keep fighting". The Guardian . Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  2. 1 2 3 Devaney, Susan (2021-03-08). ""Women Are Furious. That Results In Action," Says Pregnant Then Screwed Founder Joeli Brearley". British Vogue . Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  3. ↑ "Pregnant Then Screwed founder says MBE is recognition of parents' struggles". Chronicle Live. 2024-12-30. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  4. ↑ Brearley, Joeli (2024-10-25). "I've fought pregnancy discrimination for 10 years - women are as bad as men". The i Paper. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  5. ↑ Hennessey, Ted; PA (2024-12-30). "MBE 'important recognition' of working families' struggles, says campaigner". The Irish News. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
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