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We’re here to stand up for freedom, compassion and justice in our changing times.

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Joined November 2008

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The effort to ensure women enjoy human rights on an equal basis with men is ongoing. Since 1986, the UK has been working to meet its commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Find out more: tinyurl.com/mvpjbzxt
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Jul 17
We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed. Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work. Find out more about our legal action here 👇 ow.ly/WoeY50ZonFI
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Jul 16
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: ow.ly/jtFO50ZnSgk
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Jul 15
The international community agreed a treaty to eliminate racial discrimination in 1965. In 1969, the UK agreed to follow the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Find out more on the UK's record: ow.ly/61f350Zmrrm
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Jul 14
Read the updated draft code of practice for services, public functions and associations here: ow.ly/FxGA50ZnjVx
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Jul 14
Low harassment reporting rates doesn't always equal a healthy workplace. Silence is often a sign of fear, not absence of harm. We've published new, practical and evidence-based research on what actually works to tackle workplace harassment. Read it here: ow.ly/xOIt50Zmp1f
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Jul 14
Low harassment reporting rates doesn't always equal a healthy workplace. Silence is often a sign of fear, not absence of harm. We've published new, practical and evidence-based research on what actually works to tackle workplace harassment. Read it here: ow.ly/CQo050ZlH7b
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Jul 13
We have highlighted key human rights considerations to MPs ahead of Immigration and Asylum Bills second reading today
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Jul 13
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Jul 13
Our Human Rights Tracker is a free-to-use online tool that allows you to see how well, or badly, the UK and Welsh governments are managing their human rights duties. Explore the regularly updated Human Rights Tracker : ow.ly/9icv50ZmoYS
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Jul 10
We recently published updated technical guidance that explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils, as set out in chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. We are running a consultation on this guidance: ow.ly/6W4s50ZlH4v
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Jul 9
Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: ow.ly/kj0K50ZlpX8 #aiequality
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Jul 8
Disabled employees can face significant workplace disadvantages — but supporting them doesn't have to be hard. We've produced a guide to delivering reasonable adjustments. Discover more: ow.ly/E2jI50Zk1qJ
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Jul 7
Every child deserves to thrive in school. Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: ow.ly/yw7e50Zk1cJ
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Jul 6
We recently published updated technical guidance that explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils, as set out in chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. We are running a consultation on this guidance: ow.ly/K7CM50Zk15R
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