EHRC

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 👉 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 👉 orlo.uk/bWoB2

Today @bphillipsonMP announced several appointments to the EHRC Board. Read @oeogovuk announcement: gov.uk/government/new… Welcome our new Board members. Read our full statement, and find out more about the EHRC's Commissioners here: equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre/n…

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: 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: tinyurl.com/yrap67kn

Pregnancy and maternity guidance is essential reading for employers. Our toolkits are here to help: Pregnancy guide 👉 tinyurl.com/55wm3ev9 Parental leave guide 👉 tinyurl.com/3azhbxyv Return to work guide 👉 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: ow.ly/3mSP50YW1RM #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: equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/our-c…

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉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: 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: ow.ly/emfZ50YRPBi

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/7jhQ50YQsGL

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: orlo.uk/53HGq

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉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 👉 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: 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: 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 👉 ow.ly/668t50YLey2

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 : 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 👉 ow.ly/CCXz50YLbio