Articles tagged with: Equality

Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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25 Feb 2022 Economy

Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Catapult Network this week (24th February 2022) formalised its long-held commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I).

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

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13 Oct 2021 Coronavirus

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

The creative and cultural sector can be a powerful tool in reducing inequality. If we're serious about levelling up, then we must invest in the arts.

15 Sep 2021 Home affairs

Paralympics reminds us of the progress still needed to improve the lives of disabled people

Far too many disabled people have felt overlooked at every step of the Covid response. Without government action, we risk going backwards on the progress we have made towards equality.

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29 Apr 2021 Home affairs

Bar Council backs Charter for Black Talent

The Bar Council, the barristers profession’s representative body, has today become the latest organisation to give its backing to the Charter for Black Talent in Finance and the Professions, an initiative aimed at increasing the number of talented Black professionals in senior positions in the financial and professional services sectors in the UK.

01 Apr 2021 Communities

Exclusive: Historian "Disgusted" At Being Named As Adviser In Race Report And Accuses Downing Street Of "Manipulating" Him

A British author listed as a "stakeholder" on the government's controversial race report has claimed he was "manipulated" by Downing Street.

31 Mar 2021 Social affairs

Everything The Commission On Race And Ethnic Disparities Recommends To Improve Inequality In The UK

The controversial report by the the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has made a wide-ranging set of recommendations on how to “improve the lives and experiences of individuals and communities across the UK”.

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02 Mar 2021 Home affairs

Pontins owner signs legal agreement to prevent race discrimination

Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited, owner of Pontins, has signed a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to prevent racial discrimination after it became aware of discriminatory practices, including an ‘undesirable guests' list, being used by the organisation.

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23 Feb 2021 Economy

Gender pay gap regulation enforcement to start in October

Due to the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, enforcement action against employers failing to report their gender pay gap will start on 5 October 2021, the Equality and Human rights Commission (EHRC) has announced.

15 Feb 2021 Communities

Cross-Party support is vital to refine legislative measures that will give protection from discrimination

Until recently the UK was a world leader in the defence of minorities and equality before the law. This LGBTQ+ history month, we must remember rights and freedoms are achieved across thousands of generations and must be guarded and protected.

01 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Put Covid vaccine clinics in the heart of communities with locally-led plans to drive BAME uptake

We must bring together local GPs, public heath directors and pharmacists, alongside faith and community leaders to help break down barriers to vaccine uptake.

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27 Jan 2021 Social affairs

Domestic Abuse Bill - EHRC second briefing

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has released a new briefing for Committee Stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Lords.

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22 Jan 2021 Home affairs

EHRC briefing – Domestic Abuse Bill – Lords Committee Stage

Please see below the latest briefing on the EHRC's proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill which will begin Committee stage in the HoL on Monday.

18 Jan 2021 Economy

The government has yet to level up its thinking when it comes to supporting working parents

Reports of workplace discrimination have risen exponentially during the pandemic. It has become painfully clear protections for women in the workplace are disintegrating.

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04 Jan 2021 Home affairs

EHRC briefing on Domestic Abuse Bill 2nd reading in HoL

EHRC have released a briefing on proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill.

15 Dec 2020 Health

The exclusion of gay couples from donating blood is finally over

The UK has taken another world-leading step by adopting an individualised risk-based approach to determine who can donate blood, not only creating a safer system but one that does not risk feeding into damaging stigma.

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10 Dec 2020 Home affairs

Human rights watchdog launches updated online tool to monitor human rights compliance

On International Human Rights Day, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has revealed the next phase of its Human Rights Tracker, providing clear analysis of where progress has been made and where there is still a distance to travel for the UK and Welsh Governments in meeting international human rights standards.

04 Dec 2020 Education

Our University Was Accused Of A Failure To Let In White Working Class Boys: The Reality Is More Complex

We are proud of our diversity at SOAS and will continue our important work which has led to increased proportions of underrepresented and disadvantaged groups studying at our university, including the white working class.

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25 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Home Office failed to comply with equality law when implementing ‘hostile environment’ measures

A review of the Home Office’s compliance with equality legislation when implementing ‘hostile environment’ immigration policies has found that it failed to fulfil its legal duties, contributing to the serious injustices experienced by the Windrush generation.

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20 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Government must do more to safeguard children’s rights and protect them from the impact of the pandemic

The UK Government must prioritise children’s rights and do more to protect them from the devastating impact of the pandemic, human rights body tells the UN.

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17 Nov 2020 Home affairs

New EHRC research explores human rights education in Great Britain

This research presents examples of good practice in human rights education across Great Britain.

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12 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Investigation in to equal pay at the BBC makes recommendations to rebuild trust with female employees

An investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) into historical issues of equal pay at the BBC has found no unlawful acts of pay discrimination and has recommended improvements to increase transparency and rebuild trust with women at the organisation.

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05 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Equality body to scrutinise racial inequality of workers in health and social care

Great Britain’s national equality body has opened a statutory inquiry into racial inequality of ethnic minority workers in lower paid roles in health and social care.

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04 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

EHRC statement on human rights implications of a second lockdown

Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said:

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04 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Highways England signs legally binding agreement to protect staff from sexual harassment

Highways England has signed a legally binding agreement with Britain’s Equality watchdog after a staff member was awarded £74,000 in compensation for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal.