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Today the House of Commons will hold the first ever meeting of women MPs from 100 countries to mark 100 years of UK suffrage. Harriet Harman writes about the #WomenMPsoftheWorld conference for PoliticsHome.
Labour has lashed out at “outright discrimination” in the rental property market after a shocking investigation found benefit claimants are banned from 10% of homes advertised online.
Britain is at risk of becoming a “two-speed society" thanks to a string of "alarming backward steps" on the equalities agenda, according to the government’s own watchdog.
A new report by Insuring Women’s Futures shows women’s financial security is hampered by systemic challenges throughout life.
Britain’s most at-risk groups of people are in danger of being forgotten and becoming trapped in disadvantage, Britain’s equality body is warning in its comprehensive report on the state of equality and human rights in Britain.
As we approach Brexit, the UK Government should make a very clear statement that it will continue to safeguard our rights and quickly introduce legislation to plug the gaps left by the decision to remove the protections offered by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, says David Isaac, EHRC Chair.
This is the briefing from the Equality and Human Rights Commission in contribution to the Second Reading of the Voyeurism (Offences) (No.2) Bill in the House of Lords that will take place on 23 October 2018.
Ministers could face a backlash over plans to overhaul transgender rights, as a new poll finds overwhelming opposition among Tory MPs.
In a refreshing contrast to the multitude of androcentric histories of the North East, Chi Onwurah finds Joyce Quin & Moira Kilkenny’s engaging book 'Angels of the North' full of extraordinary tales of the lives of frequently overlooked, yet inspirational, women
The Chartered Management Institute has long been urging employers to address the issues of the ethnic pay gap. Following Theresa May's consultation on ethnic pay gap reporting, please see below CMI's comment from Ann Francke, CEO, Chartered Management Institute:
Today's announcement is a positive step towards creating truly inclusive workplaces that allow everyone to achieve their full potential, says David Isaac, Chair, EHRC.
Businesses could be forced to disclose the ethnic pay gap within its workforce as part of a government plan to tackle earnings disparities between white and ethnic minority employees.
A Labour government will ensure school pupils understand the legacy of the British Empire, colonialism and slavery, Jeremy Corbyn will say.
The former Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has said that the system for assessing benefits has created a “hostile environment” for disabled people.
By exceeding its visitor target, the ‘Voice and Vote’ exhibition has realised its aim of bringing more than 200 years of women’s history in Parliament to the forefront, writes co-curator Melanie Unwin
The Justice Minister Lucy Frazer was joined by a panel of experts to discuss how the British justice system can be improved, at a Conservative party conference fringe event hosted by the Society of Conservative Lawyers.
Labour have accused a Tory MP of being "astonishingly out of touch" after he mocked the new government policy on civil partnerships with a bizarre tweet about siblings getting married.
We need more women MPs if the House of Commons is to be fully representative of the nation it seeks to serve, writes Maria Miller
In the midst of Brexit negotiations, Theresa May catches up with the Conservative Party's deputy chair, James Cleverly, to discuss her personal motivation – from her unwillingness to be clubbable to her determination to change lives, tackle stigma and expose inequality. And how, while Labour talks the talk, it will be her government that delivers opportunity
A "vicious streak" of online abuse is putting women off entering politics, Theresa May has said.
Plans for Labour to always have a female joint-deputy leader have been ditched amid claims they could be used to "undermine Jeremy Corbyn".
We will continue to shine a light on safeguarding issues in the development sector and protect the beneficiaries of aid, says Stephen Twigg
Labour would create a separate Cabinet post to focus on women's and equality issues were it to lead the next government, the party has said.
Carolyn Harris has built a reputation as an effective and shrewd campaigner in her short time in Parliament. Her latest mission, to crack down on those who profit from sexual exploitation by tackling demand, remains a divisive topic. Can she win the argument within her party for the Nordic Model? The Shadow Women’s Minister talks to Jess Phillips