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Equalities
Equalities Forum
Oppressive attitudes, practices and ideologies, which are expressed in individual, institutional and structural discrimination, remain prevalent in society. The voluntary sector has been and is responsible for major advances in policy and practice in achieving a culture shift and in tackling discrimination.
The Dundee Equality Forum was established following the Equals Conference held in November 2003 where delegates supported the proposal to set up a Forum in the city. Membership of the Dundee Equality Forum is a made of representatives of voluntary and community organisations and individuals who are committed to ensuring that the voluntary sector has the skills and capacity necessary to meet the challenges of advancing equality of opportunity in society.
The Forum is supported through Dundee Voluntary Action.
Objectives:
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To learn more about equality
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To share information
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To breakdown barriers to inclusion
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To ensure that equality exists in all walks of life
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To identify and examine different approaches to promoting equalities
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To ensure the Equality Forum drives the equality agenda in the voluntary sector
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To support appropriate training opportunities
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To support debate on equality
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To celebrate diversity
There are currently no consultations.
Equalities News
The Equality Act 2010
Launch of Equality Act Non Statutory Guidance
The Commission has written a series of guides to explain people’s rights and responsibilities under the new Equality Act 2010 which comes into effect in October this year. The act brings together lots of different legislation to make equality law simpler and easier to understand.
They have produced two versions of each set of guidance, one aimed at people who want advice on their rights and the other at those who have responsibilities under the law.
The guides launched last week cover two key areas of the new act:
· Employment
· Services, Public Functions and Associations
The guidance can be accessed via the website or by clicking on the link here: (External) www.equalityhumanrights.com/ea2010
The Commission consulted on the draft non-statutory guidance from January to April, with a wide range of stakeholders across England, Scotland and Wales, to make sure that the guidance was as useful and informative as it could be and would like to thank all those that contributed their time and expertise to help improve our guidance.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland 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. For more information click here