The human rights record of every United Nations member state is subject to regular review by other states. Every five years under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), recommendations are made to help improve protections. Discover more: https://ow.ly/VTq450ZVeSG
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New independent evaluation out now: how are Scotland's colleges and universities getting on with the National Equality Outcomes, our joint approach with Scottish Funding Council to tackle persistent inequalities in further and higher education? Read more: https://ow.ly/6gAT50ZUx6X
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has championed human rights for nearly 60 years. The UK signed up in 1976, promising rights such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/8kIa50ZTXu4
We’re offering travel funding for GB civil society orgs to attend the UN examination of the UK’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Apply before 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026: https://ow.ly/o09b50ZTQPt
Since 2019, we've been a prescribed body for whistleblowing, meaning workers can report concerns about employer breaches of equality and human rights law to us. Read our latest report on how we handle these disclosures: https://ow.ly/1ZjV50ZTzX5
We have published our annual Wales Impact Report, which shows the range and impact of our work to protect and promote rights and make Wales fairer in 2025 to 2026. To read more: https://ow.ly/mkSU50ZT8gX
Involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales? Want to make them better? Use our consultation to share your views on the draft technical guidance for schools. Our consultation is open until 11:59pm today : https://ow.ly/Tmyl50ZSIt4
Share your views on our recently published draft Technical Guidance for Schools if you are involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales: https://ow.ly/Bz3Z50ZSkc3 Our consultation is open until 11:59pm tomorrow - 30 September. Get involved and make a difference!
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales? We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools. Our consultation is open until Wednesday 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/Lq4650ZRuuC
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales? We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools. Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/1BuB50ZRkv3
We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://ow.ly/gHsP50ZR0uj
Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/tua350ZQCIa
Last year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as: - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 👉https://ow.ly/aM2R50ZQcyB
Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/vLrP50ZPJAR
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales? We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools. Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/xiIf50ZP9vv
New @ennhri.bsky.social Rule of Law Report Drawing on evidence from #NHRIs across Europe, the report explores key rule of law and human rights developments, with dedicated sections on disinformation and law-making processes. Read it here 👇 https://ow.ly/lEaF50ZPaaK
Today is International Equal Pay Day! As set out in the Equality Act 2010, men and women in the same employment performing equal work must receive equal pay in Great Britain, unless any difference in pay can be justified. Find out more: https://ow.ly/FkNh50ZP0xi #EqualPayDay
Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you? Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. Find out more about them and our work on our website: https://ow.ly/WKMm50ZOlPM #humanrights
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: https://ow.ly/1zVf50ZNUbC
As part of our Strategic Plan 2025 to 2028, we are committed to ensuring everyone has the freedom to connect with the people and places they value most. Read our guiding principles for accessible transport here: https://ow.ly/yuGa50ZNFQY
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales? We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools. Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/XQBm50ZMBWz
Pregnancy and maternity guidance is essential reading for employers. Our toolkits are here to help: Pregnancy guide 👉 https://ow.ly/Wiq350ZM28n Parental leave guide 👉 https://ow.ly/pKkG50ZM28o Return to work guide 👉 https://ow.ly/yftl50ZM28m
The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024 Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/vui350ZLvOv
As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working. Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/bWoB2
We would like your views on our recently published Technical Guidance for Schools if you are involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales: https://ow.ly/hhbG50ZJu99 Our consultation is open until 30 September.
Every child deserves to thrive in school. Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://ow.ly/HxUB50ZJtpt
We would like your views on our recently published Technical Guidance for Schools if you are involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales: https://ow.ly/3HPE50ZITeE Our consultation is open until 30 September.
We've concluded our legal agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) after monitoring a series of workplace improvements. The WRU is 'a safer place to work' following action to tackle discrimination and harassment. Full story: https://ow.ly/enyL50ZIy2k
We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces: - improve data collection - tackle harassment and discrimination - support recruitment/retention 👉 https://ow.ly/C0qB50ZI92Q
We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed. Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work. Find out more about our legal action here 👇 https://ow.ly/A5Wp50ZHcJa