Joeli Brearley

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

Pregnant Then Screwed

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

Books

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

Awards

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

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.