DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

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30th April 2013

Equality law – vital, especially in times of austerity

A vital piece of equality law is currently under review. The Public Sector Equality Duty came into force in 2011, replacing the previous race, disability and gender equality duties. This requires that all public authorities – from the government, your local council, to the NHS - pay ‘due regard’ to the need to eliminate discrimination and harassment, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations between groups. In practice this means the way they do everything from spending money to recruiting new staff should reflect the duty. Fawcett thinks this duty is a crucial tool in making equal rights real - any move to remove it would be a major step backwards in work to advance women's equality. Learn more

8th February 2013

14 February 2013 18:00 ~ One Billion Rising -Bristol Feminist Network

Join them on Thursday 14th Feb to dance and raise our voices to end violence against women and girls.

8th February 2013

14 February 2013 11:00 ~ One Billion Rising - Glasgow Women's Aid 5 February 2013

One In Three Women On The Planet Will Be Raped Or Beaten In Her Lifetime.

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