Wales

Latest in Wales

10/03/10

Unequal Wales: Evidence and Action - Health

Thursday 25th March 2010
Plas Pentwyn, Wrexham

Why does equality matter? This event looks at the evidence across equality strands via reseach and inspections.

26/01/10

New Commissioner calls on political leaders to elect for equality
The new Equality and Human Rights Commissioner for Wales Ann Beynon has written to all party leaders in Wales reminding them of their responsibility to put fairness and fair play before short-term political gain.

20/01/10

Response from the Equality and Human Rights Commission to the Welsh Assembly Government Listening Exercise
The Equality and Human Rights Commission welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Welsh Assembly Government Listening Exercise.  The evidence shows clearly that specific duties have made a difference in Wales. With a focus on outcomes they can deliver real benefits to service providers, service users and the public sector workforce.

12/01/10

Equality Exchange regional events 2010

• Wednesday 27 January  – NHS Centre for Equality and Human Rights, Llanharan
• Tuesday 2 February – Betsi Cadwalader Local Health Board, Wrexham
• Wednesday 3 February  – Aberystwyth University

The next set of Regional Equality Exchange events will give you the opportunity to discuss new and better ways of managing 2 key work place issues – staff with mental health conditions and also staff experiencing domestic abuse.

05/01/10

Violence against women campaign – asking for it?
Violence against women is a serious inequality facing women and girls in Wales today. The idea that women ‘ask for it’ is often used by offenders to justify their behaviour. It blames the victim for the crime and not the offender. Our ‘asking for it? campaign aims to raise awareness of the extent of violence against women, its unacceptability and challenge the attitudes that justify and excuse it. It also aims to increase awareness of where to turn for support.

10/12/09

Unequal Wales- evidence and action: employment
21 January - QED Centre, Treforest
Building on from our research report ‘equality issues in Wales’ this event will look at the evidence on inequality in employment. Through a combination of presentations and expert sessions we will ask ‘what works’ to promote equality.

07/12/09

NUS Wales, Wales TUC and EHRC joint violence against women conference
8th December – Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
We held a joint conference that explored, what violence against women is, why violence against women is a workplace and campus issue and how we can work together to change attitudes.

03/12/09

Commission to hold Inquiry into harassment of disabled people
The Equality and Human Rights Commission today announced that it is to conduct a Formal Inquiry into disability related harassment in England and Wales.

12/11/09

Equality and Human Rights Commission First Annual Lecture

Equal Opportunities and Human Rights: The First Decade of Devolution in Wales
Dr Paul Chaney delivered the Commission’s first Annual Lecture on Wednesday 11 November 2009 at the Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University.

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Equality and Human Rights in Wales

The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales 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.

The purpose of the Commission in Wales is to ensure that GB policy-making reflects the needs of Wales and to deliver a programme of work in Wales.

The Commission has three statutory committees which are responsible for ensuring that the overall work of the Commission reflects the needs and priorities of Scotland and Wales and the interests of disabled people, as well as developing their own specific work programmes and taking a lead role in working with our stakeholders. Each committee is chaired by one of our commissioners and supported by a lead officer.

To achieve its purpose the Wales Directorate will:

• Work with the Wales Committee to ensure that Wales needs are taken into account in the GB business plan and implement a programme of work appropriate to Wales
• Co-ordinate all aspects of the Commission's work in Wales to maximise impact, minimise risk and add value to the GB strategy
• Build a strong evidence base that enables the Commission to speak authoritatively on policy issues and with clarity on what needs to change
• Find the synergy between the Commission and Government agendas and develop influencing strategies to deliver the Commission's objectives in Wales
• Communicate the Commission's objectives persuasively to engage with stakeholders and generate action
• Use the Commission's legal powers to improve access to justice and promote a fair and just society

The Wales Committee

Ann Beynon OBE is the Commissioner for Wales. Ann chairs our Wales Committee, supported by the National Director for Wales.  Ann is also the Director for BT in Wales.

Anne Crowley: Anne is a policy and research consultant, with particular expertise in the field of children and young people.

Rhian Davies: Rhian is Chief Executive of Disability Wales.

Karen Dusgate: Karen is the Cheif Executive of Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association.

Reverend Aled Edwards: Aled is Chief Executive of CYTUN (Churches Together in Wales).

Siân Gale: Sian jointly runs social enterprise Pawb, which manages support services to the public for broadcasters and provides research and evaluation services.

Clifton Robinson: Clifton is Cheif Executive of the Housing Diversity Network.

Dr Olwen Williams: Olwen is a medical consultant working in the field of sexual health.

Liz Withers: Liz is the Principal Policy Advocate for Consumer Focus Wales.

Welsh Language Scheme

In compliance with the terms of the Welsh Language Act 1993, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, in conjunction with the Welsh Language Board, has developed the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Welsh Language Scheme.

The scheme is awaiting approval of the board of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the next step is to present the scheme to the Welsh Language Board for approval. We will then launch the scheme throughout Equality and Human Rights Commission and to the general public.

A copy is available from the links on the right hand side.

If, after having read it, you have any comments or queries, please contact Equality Human Rights Commission in Wales.

Equality and Human Rights Commission
3rd floor
3 Callaghan Square
Cardiff
CF10 5BT

Email: wales@equalityhumanrights.com

The scheme is being presented to the Welsh Language Board for approval at present, and it will then fall upon all Equality and Human Rights Commission’s staff to ensure that the public are informed of the need to consider the provision of relevant Welsh language material.