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Equality and Human Rights 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Media briefing

Some key stories from the last 24 hours (next update on Monday)

Feature

Key statistics from Sex and Power rotating on a sign postSex and Power 2008
Our latest index shows that Britain is still failing to tap into the talents of women.  Find out more about the 'snail slow' path to equal representation in positions of power and influence.

Commission news

Sex and Power report reveals fewer women in positions of power and influence

4 Sep 2008

Commission's annual Sex and Power report reveals fewer women in positions of power and influence and calls for new ways of working as worrying new trends emerge.

 

UK ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

6 Aug 2008

This summer our Disability Committee has been considering the Government's likely intention to 'express reservations' when it ratifies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities later this year. The Committee believes that the UK should ratify the Convention promptly and without reservation.

 

Lords rule murdered police witness did not have human rights breached

30 Jul 2008

Equality and Human Rights Commission legal group director John Wadham today expressed disappointment in a House of Lords ruling in the case of Giles Van Colle.

 

Speakers' corner

Independent comment and opinion on equality and human rights issues. Latest article added: Rachel Pillai argues that immigration does not inevitably lead to tension within communities. What do you think? 
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