introduction : face-to-face training : learning materials : training of trainers : further sources of info

what we do : valuing diversity : further sources of info

Here are a few websites that might be helpful.

General

• CEHR
  Commission for Equality and Human Rights
• ACAS
  Provides detailed guidance on legislation, also has a helpline and offers training
• Equality direct
  Advice for employers on a wide range of equality issues, also providing an England-wide telephone service, telephone 0845 600 3444.
• Equality Diversity Forum
  A network of national organisations committed to progress on age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and broader equality issues.

Age

• http://www.agepositive.gov.uk/
  Department for Work and Pensions website promoting age diversity in employment.
• http://www.efa.org.uk/
  A network for employers providing advice and practical support about how business can benefit from age-diversity.

Children & Families

• http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/
  Advice and practical solutions to help children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.

Disability

• The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
• The British Council of Disabled People
  Very useful as it has a list of other websites
• http://www.changepeople.co.uk/
• Employers’ Forum on Disability
• RNIB – Royal National Institute for the Blind
• Action for Blind People
• British Deaf Association

Faith & Religion

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions
  Information on different religions
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/interactive/calendar/index.shtml
  Multi-faith calendar
• http://www.faithworks.info/
  Information on working with a number of faiths in the UK on the implications of the 2003 Employment Equality Regulations

Gender

• Opportunity Now
  Works with employers to realise the full potential of women in the workforce.
• Women and Equality Unit
  Government department established to help the government deliver for women on the issues that matter most to them - includes information on reducing the pay gap and Work Life balance.

Race

• CASBAH
  History of Black and Asian peoples in the UK
• The Monitoring Group
  Helps victims of racial violence and harassment across the United Kingdom

Refugees and asylum

• Refugee Council
  The largest refugee agency in the UK providing advice to asylum seekers and refugees. Good myth-busting section

Sexual Orientation

• Stonewall
  Lots of information on subjects from preferred language to civil partnerships.

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