Hundreds of projects aimed at tackling inequality and discrimination are to benefit from more than £20 million in funding. Equalities Secretary Angela Constance said the money will be distributed between
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Back in 2009, Iriss worked with Stonewall Scotland to develop an online good practice guide – LGBT people and public services – which gives an introduction to lesbian, gay, bisexual
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A new leaflet to help health boards, NHS trusts and public sector organisations across Wales promote equality has been developed by the NHS Centre for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR).
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David Cameron will risk a major row with opposition MPs and civil liberties organisations by pushing ahead with plans for a new Bill of Rights. The Government will publish proposals
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Scotland remains the best country in Europe for LGBTI equality, according to a comparison of laws and policy. The 2016 Rainbow Index, compiled by equality organisation ILGA-Europe, found the UK
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Christian bakers at the centre of the so-called “gay cake” discrimination battle have said they are praying for justice ahead of next week’s appeal hearing. The McArthur family, who run
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Britain is trailing behind many countries in the developed world by failing to reduce inequality in child well-being, according to a new report by Unicef. The new study, named Report
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Issues of diversity and social inclusion within health and social care will be addressed internationally at an upcoming conference being hosted by the University of Derby. A key way in
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Nicola Sturgeon has promised to review and reform gender recognition law for trans people as part of a series of commitments on LGBTI equality. The SNP leader has also pledged
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Racial discrimination throughout the public and private sectors and widespread public concern about the impact of immigration on Scotland’s “identity” has prompted a new Scottish Government strategy to eradicate racism.
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