Kishwer Falkner
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I am the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. We promote, regulate and enforce laws that protect rights to fairness, dignity and respect.
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The anonymous attacks on Professor Kathleen Stock and the campaign to have her fired are disgraceful. Sussex University is right to investigate them to protect freedom of speech. My comment to
@thetimes
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Delighted to receive the
@spectator
Peer of the Year award last night, for my role at the
@EHRC
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We have advised the UK Government that a change to the Equality Act 2010 - so that ‘sex’ means biological sex - could bring clarity in a number of areas, but potential ambiguity in others.
We have suggested that they carefully identify and consider the potential implications.
We have provided advice to the Minister for Women and Equalities on the definition of the protected characteristic of 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010.
Find out more:
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Pleased to see the
@royalacademy
recognise the importance of respecting diverse views, tolerance and debate on controversial issues, and its commitment to protecting free speech as one of its core values.
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Congratulations to our new Board member
@akuareindorf
on this achievement.
Having started her career in publishing,
@CloistersLaw
's
@akuareindorf
came to law relatively late, but her impact has been huge in the high-profile arena of employment law.
#TheLawyerHot100
🔥
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Delighted to welcome
@akuareindorf
to the
@EHRC
Board. She brings a wealth of experience in equality and discrimination law that makes our Board even stronger. She will make a valuable contribution in all our work and I look forward to working with her.
“Akua will bring great experience, expertise and intellectual rigour to the role and I look forward to working with her to deliver the government’s levelling up agenda."
Liz Truss
@trussliz
on appointing
@akuareindorf
as a new EHRC board member 👇
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We will be engaging with the Govt’s programme set out in today’s Queen’s Speech. Equality and human rights must be at the centre of proposals, including the levelling up agenda. I welcome the focus on protecting women and girls from violence and banning conversion therapy.
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Thank-you
@Samsmethers
. It’s been good to work closely with you and
@fawcettsociety
. Contrary to what many say about me I am a supporter of
#single
#sex
spaces - this is what the
#law
permits and I will carry on saying this
@DavidIsaacUK1
I will miss David Isaac's leadership as
@EHRCChair
. He has led the Commission through some challenging times and given them a confident voice, using their stat powers eg investigating the BBC on pay and Labour on antisemitism.
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As acting
@EHRC
chair I will be taking over this account for the next few months. I’d like to thank
@DavidIsaacUK1
for all of his hard work and dedication to equality and human rights over the past 4 years. Look forward to working with you all.
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Congratulations to Arif Ahmed on his appointment as the first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom at the
@officestudents
We are grateful for his contribution as a Commissioner, and wish him well when he leaves the EHRC Board to take up his new post in August.
We have today welcomed the appointment of Professor Arif Ahmed as our first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom.
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Everyone must be treated with dignity and respect, especially on matters where there is disagreement. Pleased to speak with
@MaajidNawaz
on
@LBC
to discuss the right to hold beliefs on gender and other topical issues. Skip to 2:50
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I am proud of the powerful example we continue to set as a National Human Rights Institution on the global stage.
We will continue to work with all organisations in our shared goals to protect equality and human rights and reduce discrimination in England, Scotland and Wales.
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I've written to
@Conservatives
to strongly oppose any proposal to withdraw the UK from the
#ECHR
. Full letter:
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Great to see this report support and explain the importance of flexible working for disabled people.
If flexible working for those with disabilities becomes the norm, we can hope to see a reduction in high disability pay gaps and inequality faced by disabled workers.
📝 Today we launch our latest research exploring disabled workers’ experiences of remote and hybrid work (1/11)
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Privileged to be present at unveiling of wonderful Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Sq. Long overdue recognition for rights of women but a powerful symbol of how courage can change the world
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Keen to amplify the powerful voices of
@BnsJaneCampbell
and
@Tanni_GT
that notwithstanding assurances
@EHRC
continues to be concerned that the rights of all disabled people are respected and prioritised in the nation’s response to
@covid2019
. We continue to monitor the situation.
Hey folks it’s a a sunny day despite the gloom cos we’re getting our message out there tonight on BBC News. Disabled people must not be invisible in the survival planning process Fingers crossed we’ve amplified our calls for advice support and PPE for our support workers!
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A huge victory to protect human rights for everyone. Thank- you to peers who have supported no rowing back on current protections and all those who care about human rights
BREAKING:
@UKHouseofLords
has voted to keep the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights after
#Brexit
!
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Delighted that mothers will now finally be recognised on marriage certificates. This truly is a significant development, correcting an anomaly that should have been changed years ago.
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Discussed tackling
#hatecrime
against Polish people & their huge contribution to UK with Ambassador
@ArkadyRzegocki
& Counsul Michal Marurek
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Very pleased to be able to talk at the newly launched
#Appg
for children with
#SEND
chaired by
@EmmaHardyMP
. Essential to use the Equality and Human Rights Acts to protect everyone under 25 with
#SEND
needs
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No matter how big or small, every employer is responsible for protecting its workforce and sexual harassment should not be tolerated.
We’re taking enforcement action against IKEA UK following a complaint about sexual harassment and assault from a former IKEA employee.
Find out more:
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See my new blog on our legal priorities for the year, inc. successful pilot programme to fund 100+ disability cases
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In preparation to handover as Chair of
@CFNHRI
, it was my pleasure to meet with
@HumanRightsRW
’s Secretary General and Human Rights Protection Officer this week.
I look forward to seeing you both again in Kigali, Rwanda, this June for
@CHOGM2022
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To tackle violence against women and girls, we must look at how our society treats women on the whole, rather than in isolation. I've shared my thoughts with
@TheHouseLive
.
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Another excellent example of where
@EHRC
has been able to use its powers to secure important legal clarification that will help millions of people
#WorkersRights
BREAKING: Thousands of workers in gig economy could now find themselves with the added security of benefits like sick pay and holiday pay following landmark Supreme Court ruling
#PimlicoPlumbers
#WorkersRights
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Very concerning. As I said last week on
#channel4news
people with disabilities are not second class citizens and have the same rights as everyone else.
"I felt like I was being lined up to not receive treatment"
Ajay isn't alone. We've heard similar stories from many disabled people, who cannot be expendable in this crisis.
#WontBeForgotten
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Happy Pride. Much achieved and to celebrate but still more to do to. Human rights are for everyone.
#Pride2017
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Excellent work and a message no-one should ignore.
Today, Scope launches a new campaign to say disabled people
#WontBeForgotten
.
We’ve produced The Disability Report to alert MPs to the crises disabled people face. You can help get this out.
Call on your MP to support disabled people in this pandemic
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Delighted and humbled to be recognised in this way but this is really recognition for all the great teamwork of my friends and colleagues
@stonewalluk
and
@Pinsent_Masons
. Thank you all for what we have achieved
Congratulations to
@EHRC
's
@EHRCChair
, on winning
@ChambersGuides
's Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution, and immense commitment, to Diversity and Inclusion in the legal profession.
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Happy 80th birthday
@IanMcKellen
. Your leadership on
#LGBTI
issues had been inspirational to my generation and we continue to follow on your footsteps
Happy 80th birthday
@IanMcKellen
from everyone
@stonewalluk
..... as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. Thank you for your tireless energy, good humour, kindness, commitment and courage - standing up for equality in all weathers!
#ComeOutForLGBT
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@Tanni_GT
stresses the need for train operators to employ
#disabledpeople
in their companies as part of improving
#Disability
#accessibility
@LSEHumanRights
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Excellent meeting with Ombudsman for Poland
@Adbodnar
to discuss hate crimes against Polish migrants and our plan to eliminate such attacks
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Strong and powerful speech from
@ruth_hunt
@stonewalluk
equality dinner where she calls all communities to stand together to deliver equality
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Today I wrote to Sir Mark Rowley with respect to the Met’s policing of protest activities, particularly those relating to current events in the Middle East.
Read:
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Sport is fantastic in helping support inclusion, promoting understanding and respect, as well as bringing communities together.
This is a really positive step forward in ensuring people from all backgrounds can access, participate equally and experience the joy of sport.
Government's £600m package for school sport part of Lionesses 'legacy'
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Thoughts with those in
#FinsburyPark
. Makes
@GeorgeThePoet
words even more relevant. We must all stand together against hate and hostility.
Another awful attack. More important than ever that we come together and challenge hatred and prejudice in all its forms.
#FinsburyPark
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I’m delighted that
@Pinsent_Masons
has got to Number 1 in
@stonewalluk
#Workplace
Index. Recognition of many years of
#inclusivity
and
#leadership
in the
#Workplace
and the
#Legal
sector. All lawyers can now be
#proud
.
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Congratulations to all the excellent lawyers who were successful in being appointed to
@EHRC
legal panel. We look forward to working with you all to drive even more change in
#equality
and
#humanrights
as we deliver our new strategic plan
Delighted to have appointed so many talented
#equality
and
#humanrights
lawyers to the
@ehrc
panel.
Very pleased also to see so many who have been tweeting about their appointments making a
#humblebrag
contribution
#billablehour
Huge congrats to all!
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Good to have the chance to set out concluding thoughts on the last four years as
@EHRCChair
- I’ll continue to speak out on these issues
@DavidIsaacUK1
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About to go on
@BBCRadio4
talking about our new
@EHRC
guidance on freedom of expression for higher education.
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Wheelchair users rely on public transport, that’s why we’re supporting Doug Paulley's case
@UKSupremeCourt
today.
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Really important reporting by
@ellispalmer94
about the nightmare for disabled people in renting accessible accommodation
"Renting can be a bit of a nightmare when you're a disabled person." 🏠 ♿
What it’s like to rent in the UK today?
#TenantRights
#TenantsTales
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Please let us have your views on our draft
#StrategicPlan
. We’re keen to ensure you agree with our suggested priorities to deliver improved
#EqualityForAll
and
#humanrights
for
#everybody
We’ve just launched a consultation on our draft
#StrategicPlan
for 2019 – 2022. In her latest blog Rebecca Hilsenrath explains what this is and how you can help us shape it:
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New
@EHRC
report shows poorest and most disadvantaged in our society are being hit hardest by
#Budget
measures introduced since 2010. Read my article on
@politicshome
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Couldn’t agree more and thank-you to
@ruth_hunt
for her leadership and contribution to
@stonewalluk
and continuing to move the dial on
#LGBT
Equality. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with you.
I can confirm that
@ruth_hunt
is stepping down as CEO of
@stonewalluk
after 5 years at its helm. She has been a visionary, bold and inspirational leader, and we are incredibly grateful for her unwavering commitment and unmatched drive. She will be greatly missed.
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Really chuffed to be awarded
#lifetimeachievement
award
#ChambersDIAwards2019
this evening. Thanks to all my
#friends
and
#colleagues
who worked with me to make this possible
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My full speech from
#HumanRightsCheck
launch on
#HumanRightsAct
,
#UPR
, child
#refugees
& importance of
#civilsociety
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Excellent meeting to discuss hate crime and future collaboration with
@harakha
@MuslimCouncil
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#mypathtolaw
comprehensive school and first in my family to go to university; grant made it possible. Always believed in power of law to change lives.
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It’s my last week as
@EHRCChair
so lots to do before I sign out. I’ll be continuing my commitment to
#equality
and
#human
rights in my own name
@DavidIsaacUK1
I’ll be keen to see what
@EHRC
does next to build on the
#Transformation
of the last four years
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V constructive meeting with
@DisRightsUK
CEO
@lizsayce
, discussing future directions in disability rights inc greater focus on
#mentalhealth
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It is a pleasure to spend time this week with Hon. Marie Claire Mukasine, Chair of
@HumanRightsrw
. Thank you for the warm welcome to Kigali and for hosting the biennial meeting of
@CFNHRI
members, which has been incredibly insightful so far.
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It is critical that everyone working in the
#health
and
#socialcare
sectors is treated fairly regardless of their ethnicity.
Today we launched our report into the treatment of lower-paid ethnic minority workers in the
#health
and
#socialcare
sectors.
We found that those who were often working on the frontlines during the pandemic experienced harassment at work.
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Congratulations Sir Trevor Phillips - a true champion of equality. I look forward to your continuing intellectual challenges to all of us in D&I, to produce change that makes a real difference.
Congratulations to our founding chair
@TrevorPTweets
on his knighthood for services to equality and human rights in today's
#NewYearHonours
!
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Excellent and moving speeches from
@ruth_hunt
and winners
#StonewallTop100
reminding us all about the importance of diversity in the workplace in delivering change
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Government’s race disparity audit published today. Good to have data out but need a comprehensive race strategy.
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Important gov sets out a fair
#Brexit
. Pleased Equality Act retained and no powers to change rights without debate in
#GreatRepealBill
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Pleased to have been interviewed today about my work
@EHRC
and thoughts about the issues by
@TherealNihal
and to have have the chance to talk beyond
#sound
bites on such important matters. Thanks Nihal.
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We will use our strong legal powers to investigate the chronic lack of decent housing for disabled people
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We are delighted to be re-accredited as an ‘A-status’ National Human Rights Institution and welcome the report published by
@Ganhri1
this week.
Defending and promoting human rights is at the heart of everything we do.
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It's been, without doubt, a difficult year for equality and human rights. My reflection on 2016 and the work ahead
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Powerful testimonies from teachers at
#Appg
for
#SEND
as to major system
#challenges
to enable them meet their obligations and their desire to end the “unending grief” of families.
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My thoughts are with the victims & families of the
#Orlando
tragedy. It's important we all stand together against hate & discrimination.
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Delighted to have had an opportunity to call for the end of ALL hate crimes
#NDA2016
.
@EHRCChair
David Isaac used the opening
#NDA2016
speech to call time on hate, post the
#EURef
@ndawards
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As Chair of
@CFNHRI
, I’m so fortunate to work with colleagues from NHRIs across the Commonwealth. Though the national contexts we work in are different, we share the aspiration to deliver a common future where human rights are respected and enjoyed by all.
#CommonwealthDay2022
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My deepest sympathies to the Queen and the Royal family following the passing of Prince Philip. He will be greatly missed by many across the nation.
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More than half of women believe that women’s equality is in danger of going back to the 1970s according to a Mumsnet poll. On
#IWD2021
it is vital, now more than ever, to stress the importance of our hard-won rights and insist that there can be no regression for gender equality.
Half of women in UK fear equality is going back to 1970s – survey
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Please read about the important achievements of
@EHRC
this year. We’ve made this progress because of the hard work of our great team
@EHRC
and close working with our
#partners
. Thank-you all. Much achieved but still much to do in 2019.
Following a year of unique challenges
@EHRCChair
reflects on our work for 2018 and some of our key successes:
#EHRC2018
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We’ve consulted widely and listened to what you’ve said. Here’s our new strategic plan which I’m confident will deliver more change in the next three years. Legal enforcement is centre stage.
We're here to protect and promote equality and human rights in Britain.
Our Strategic Plan sets out how we're going to do that over the next 3 years. Take a look ➡️
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Much to celebrate today but still more to be done. We must never forget how many innocent lives were lost or destroyed.
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Another excellent initiative by RightsInfo
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Such sad news today about the passing of the important civil rights activist
#DarcusHowe
Civil rights activist Darcus Howe dies aged 74, his biographer tells BBC
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Strong support for all schools to teach
#LGBTI
inclusive education by
@DamianHinds
@JustLikeUsUK
launch of
#SchoolDiversityWeek
.
@EHRC
agrees we need to equip all children to live in 21st-century
#Britain
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It seems like no time since that awful day and 21 years on its so important to remember that although we’ve achieved such a lot we still have much to do to tackle
#hatecrime
in all its forms
We mark today, 21 years since the horrific nail bomb attack at
#AdmiralDuncan
#Soho
which injured 79 people and sadly killed Andrea Dykes, Nick Moore & John Light.
Today we remember, reflect & as a community we must stand together against hate.
#loveislove
#LGBT
#hatecrime
🏳️🌈❤️
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I've spoken to
@guardian
about our work on
#disability
discrimination,
#accesstojustice
&
#humanrights
in UK
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Last night's
#NoGoBritain
on
#c4news
mentioned
@ehrc
research on crime against disabled people. Research is here 1/2
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A really important contribution from
@BnsJaneCampbell
that evidences the gaps that will exist without the Charter.
Baroness Campbell raises concerns about the loss of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights- she says "Article 26 (which is not replicated in UK law) in the Charter helps give effect to disabled people's independence and participation in community life"
#BringHomeOurRights
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Looking forward to speaking with esteemed
#disability
colleagues at the launch of
@lizsayce
report ‘Switching Focus’. Some important recommendations which I endorse wholeheartedly.
Join
@lizsayce
,
@Tanni_GT
,
@LordCHolmes
,
@EHRCChair
@LSEInequalities
TODAY for the 6pm LSE launch of
@lizsayce
report 'Switching Focus: whose responsibility to improve disabled people’s employment and pay?' RSVP
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We must ensure rights are protected in
#BrexitBill
proposals - equality & human rights impact assessments are needed
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Excellent news and so glad that
@EHRC
was able to support Doug Paulley
Wheelchair users in UK to be given enhanced rights for bus travel
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Great to have support from
#WorkingForward
founding members like
@MQMcLane
from
@BarclaysUK
at today's launch
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The human rights we enjoy today have been hard won.
Our role is to make sure they remain protected today, and for future generations, so that governments and others fulfil their obligations to uphold rights, and we can all live freely and fairly in a rights-respecting society.
Is there more work yet to do on protecting human rights?
✍️ As we mark
#HumanRightsDay2022
,
@KishwerFalkner
, Chairwoman of
@EHRC
writes🔽
#PartnerContent
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Powerful words from
@Kirsty_Brimelow
on the vital role of
#HumanRights
and her essential work in
#Turkey
to support
#judges
#journalists
and
#teachers
#Lawyers
@DialogueSociety
#Iftar
dinner
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Our 5 point plan recommends government introduces a constitutional right to equality
#GreatRepealBill
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Companies with 250 or more employees must report their gender pay gap by Tuesday 5 October. Failing to do so could not only lead to enforcement action, but risks letting down the women who work for them and damaging their reputation.
Companies with 250 or more employees must report their gender pay gap by Tuesday 5 October, or we will take enforcement action.
@EHRCChair
said: "Businesses are facing challenging times but it is still important that they comply with the law".
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Wonderful to speak to
@AyshahTull
for
@Channel4News
as part of the historic
#BlackToFront
day. I am determined to use
@EHRC
full legal powers to challenge race discrimination.
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...it is crucial that equality is put at the very heart of any new proposals in the Government's 'Levelling Up' plan, so that everyone in Britain can achieve their full potential.
(2/2)
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New hate crime stats by
@ukhomeoffice
clearly show some used
#Brexit
to justify deplorable views and spread hatred.
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Our right to freedom of expression and assembly is of the upmost importance and I’m pleased to have contributed to protecting it for all in England and Wales during last night’s
@UKhouseoflords
debate on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
#PCSCBill
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Delighted to celebrate
#CRC30
with
@annelongfield
and
@vickyford
. Thanks to
@CRAE_official
@educationgovuk
and
@UNICEFuk_action
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Congratulations to Helen Mahy and Alasdair Henderson on their reappointment as
@EHRC
Commissioners.
They have both brought a wealth of experience and passion for equality and human rights and I am delighted that we will continue working together.
Read:
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2/2 Powerful and shocking film by
@VictoriaMWright
on level of abuse experienced
#disability
#hatecrime
#NoGoBritain
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Just about to give keynote about eradicating bullying
@StandUpFdn
and how anti-bullying is important for us all
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