Equally Different 


Equallly Different: fairness is everyone's right

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We are all different but we all deserve to be treated fairly. Equally Different is a collection of stories from people of all ages and social backgrounds explaining what makes them different and how it has affected their lives.

Below is a selection of these inspiring stories, which also feature on our Commission’s YouTube channel. These stories were filmed over Summer 2007. We will be publishing new clips every week so don’t forget to come back and visit us.

Fairness is everyone’s right. Read on to find out more.

A selection of inspiring stories

Boris Johnson videoBoris Johnson

Newly elected London Mayor discusses his association with ‘Britishness’ despite his ancestors coming from all over the world.

 

 Amy Stretch ParkerAmy Stretch Parker

A musician describes her bi-polar disorder and why she would never want to delete it.

 

 

Colin Putney videoColin Putney

Colin describes what it feels like to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how he counts himself lucky that he gets some peace and quiet now and again.

 

Tyfany Booker videoTyfany Booker

A former self-harmer describes her experience and why she now wants to help others to stop.

 

 

Chris McIvor videoChris McIvor

A survivor of the Boxing Day Tsunami describes the after effects on his life back home.