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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

Feature

Our space featuring aYoung woman canoeing and Our Voice featuring a young man debating young peoples issuesYoung people speak up
Find out more about our new projects giving young people a chance to engage with the Commission and help develop our work. Already we've taken over Parliament for a mock debate and are about to embark on week long summer camp in the Lake District.

Commission news

Event: Working Better – the 21st Century Challenge

We are looking for parents, carers, and other people who may be interested in flexible working to come along to our debate on 14 July in London.

 

Commission welcomes outlawing of age discrimination

26 Jun 2008

The Equality and Human Rights Commission welcomes today’s statement from Harriet Harman, Leader of the House of Commons, announcing the new Single Equality Bill.

 

Prejudice gets children animated in Wales

26 Jun 2008

The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales is delighted to announce the winners of the Croeso Project’s animation competition.

 

Speakers' corner

Independent comment and opinion on equality and human rights issues. Latest article added: Chris Dillow makes the case for a citizen's basic income as a means of tackling poverty. What do you think?
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