🚨 Are you an employer? Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff. Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work. The guide 👉 https://ow.ly/CCXz50YLbio

In the UK, Black women face 4x and Asian women 2x higher maternal mortality rates than White women. This must change. Liverpool Women's Hospital is working to tackle these disparities on their maternity units. Read the case study: https://ow.ly/uMjY50Z3cTs #MaternityCare

This week marked the 50th anniversary of the UK ratifying the International Convention on Economic, Social and Civil Rights (ICESCR). We have written a blog highlighting the value of ICESCR in our work to make transport more accessible for all: https://ow.ly/7p1850Z2CB1

Our draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations was laid in Parliament by the Minister for Women and Equalities today: https://ow.ly/h0Jm50Z2NOv You can read the draft Code of Practice in full at: https://ow.ly/UGNm50Z2NOt

We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://lnkd.in/es4azMnX

Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination. Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation. Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 https://orlo.uk/zjIUQ

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: https://orlo.uk/aDj3P

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 👇 https://tinyurl.com/3y28wutz

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces: - improve data collection - tackle harassment and discrimination - support recruitment/retention 👉 https://tinyurl.com/bdvkvusw

As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working. Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/bWoB2

Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/XLo550YIiny

Last year we worked with Integrated Care Boards in England to address; ✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability ✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care ✔️ Digital exclusion in health services Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yrap67kn

Pregnancy and maternity guidance is essential reading for employers. Our toolkits are here to help: Pregnancy guide 👉 https://tinyurl.com/55wm3ev9 Parental leave guide 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3azhbxyv Return to work guide 👉 https://tinyurl.com/n9tcffjn

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: https://ow.ly/HsGb50YW1RP#AI #aiequality

Are you involved in public sector planning and delivery of transport? Do you know your responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010? Our new guiding principles help local authorities and operators implement accessible public transport for everyone. Read here: https://ow.ly/8Q2W50YUZck

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉https://ow.ly/HGil50Yy6by

Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you? Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. Find out more about them on our website: https://ow.ly/6hRz50YvmqL

The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024 Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/P0l950YRPBk

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: https://ow.ly/ywSn50YQsGO

Age is a protected characteristic in the Equality Act. It is unlawful to treat someone differently due to their #age, however the Equality Act also outlines some circumstances when being treated differently is lawful. Understand your rights: https://orlo.uk/53HGq#age

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉https://ow.ly/HGil50Yy6by

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has championed human rights for nearly 60 years. The UK signed up in 1976, promising rights such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/NGys50YNXTG

In the UK, Black women face 4x and Asian women 2x higher maternal mortality rates than White women. This must change. Liverpool Women's Hospital is working to tackle these disparities on their maternity units. Read the case study: https://ow.ly/cb1t50YOwlJ #MaternityCare

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) means public bodies should consider the best interests of a child when doing anything that affects them. The UK agreed to follow the convention in 1991. Discover more: https://ow.ly/rxkP50YNXwE

Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act. Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/XV8e50YLexX

Protecting and promoting the human rights of disabled people is at the heart of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Adopted in 2006, the UK has been following the convention since 2009. Read more about it : https://ow.ly/roML50YLcrf

🚨 Are you an employer? Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff. Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work. The guide 👉 https://ow.ly/CCXz50YLbio

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct. Read our guide to disability discrimination: https://ow.ly/Hiss50YJWUu

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉https://ow.ly/HGil50Yy6by

Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/Ehku50YIinx

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson delivered her first keynote speech to mark her first 100 days in her role as our Chair, sharing her vision for equality and human rights in Great Britain. Watch and read the full speech here 👉https://ow.ly/Y5ko50YAMcS

Are you involved in public sector planning and delivery of transport? Do you know your responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010? Our new guiding principles help local authorities and operators implement accessible public transport for everyone. Read here: https://ow.ly/uT7R50YH2aV

Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/29Om50YGr2p

🚨New guiding principles for accessible transport! Public transport must be accessible to everyone. We’ve launched these principles to help operators and governments meet their legal duties and remove barriers for older and disabled people. Read more: https://ow.ly/Uf8V50Yy0LJ

We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://lnkd.in/es4azMnX

Our Chair, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson delivered her first keynote speech to mark her first 100 days in the role and to set out her vision for equality and human rights in Great Britain. Watch and read the full speech here 👉https://ow.ly/Y5ko50YAMcS

Don't miss today's gender pay gap reporting deadline! Today is the deadline for specified public sector organisations. All organisations must publish their gender pay gap data every year or declare themselves out of scope. Find out more: https://ow.ly/MX4I50YzgpN

Marking her first 100 days as Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson delivers her first keynote speech, setting out her vision for equality and human rights in Great Britain. Full transcript of speech 👉 https://ow.ly/WKUW50YzOzZ #humanrights #equality

Don't miss the gender pay gap reporting deadline. All organisations must publish their gender pay gap data every year or declare themselves out of scope. Find out more: https://ow.ly/MX4I50YzgpN

🚨New guiding principles for accessible transport! Public transport must be accessible to everyone. We’ve launched these principles to help operators and governments meet their legal duties and remove barriers for older and disabled people. Read more: https://ow.ly/BNfb50Yy0LI

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉https://ow.ly/2UWe50Yy6bw

We have issued a joint statement with Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Scottish Human Rights Commission on the European Convention on Human Rights. We ask the UK government to explain how it intends to ensure there is no reduction in rights protections. https://ow.ly/NuCr50YwPb9

The clock is ticking to report your gender pay gap data before this year's deadlines ⏰ We've put together some top tips to help you calculate your data correctly. Find them here: https://tinyurl.com/yzthpp2z

Public bodies in England must understand how their policies impact people with protected characteristics. Our 10-step guide helps you consider equality in a structured and proportionate way, and meet your legal duties under the Equality Act. Read here: https://ow.ly/TYfg50YvopM

Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you? Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. Find out more about them on our website: https://ow.ly/jrrw50YvmqM

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: https://ow.ly/gmFR50YvjtC

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉https://tinyurl.com/3p54yjx7

Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination. Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation. Learn more about your rights under the Equality Act 👉 orlo.uk/gpPDN

The clock is ticking to report your gender pay gap data before this year's deadlines🕑 We've put together some top tips to help you calculate your data correctly. Find more useful advice here: tinyurl.com/yzthpp2z

Black women are 4x more likely to die in childbirth than white women in the UK. Asian women are 2x more likely. This has to change. Liverpool Women's Hospital is showing what's possible and how maternity units in England can tackle race inequalities. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2akmkvnd