The Equality and Diversity Forum commissions research, publishes leaflets and briefings, and holds events in order to advance education and raise awareness of equality, diversity and human rights. This section of the website contains information about some of our events and publications.
Please note that the views expressed in publications commissioned by EDF are those of the author and not necessarily of EDF or its member organisations.
In July 2010, the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) published ‘Managing Competing Equality Claims’, a paper written for EDF by brap (a pan-equalities NGO). (more…)
‘Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know?’ is a series of summary guides and ‘Quick Start’ guides to the key changes in the law, produced by the Government Equalities Office in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, Citizens Advice and the Equality and Diversity Forum, to support implementation of the Act. (more…)
‘Multiple Discrimination: Justice for the Whole Person’ by Gay Moon was published on the European Roma Rights Centre website in April 2010. (more…)
The Equality and Diversity Forum published ‘The Lisbon Treaty – an introduction’ in March 2010. (more…)
In May 2010, the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) published an evaluation of its website and e-newsletter. (more…)
In May 2009, the Equality and Diversity Forum responded to the Government discussion paper on multiple discrimination. (more…)
In March 2010, the Equality and Diversity Forum published a report of two seminars held in late 2009 to consider the implications of the recession for equality, fairness and social justice. (more…)
In March 2009, Patrick Grattan MBE (Founder of the Equality and Diversity Forum and The Age and Employment Network (TAEN)) produced this short paper following on from discussions with EDF members on the impact of the recession on the equality and diversity agenda. (more…)
In November 2009, the Equality and Diversity Forum produced a briefing on the Equality Bill for Report Stage in the House of Commons. (more…)
The Equality and Diversity Forum Annual Report for 2008-2009 is available in pdf and word formats. (more…)
On 16 July 2009, the Equality and Diversity Forum held a conference asking ‘What does the Equality Bill mean to you?’ (more…)
On 10 March 2009, the Equality and Diversity Forum and Runnymede held a seminar on ‘Discrimination and disadvantage. Narrowing the gap’ with the Equality Minister Harriet Harman QC MP giving the keynote speech. (more…)
On 5 February 2009, the Equality and Diversity Forum submitted evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ Inquiry into children’s rights. (more…)
‘From conflict to cohesion: competing interests in equality law and policy’ by Maleiha Malik is a paper commissioned by the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) in 2008. (more…)
Amanda Ariss, Chief Executive of the Equality and Diversity Forum, took part in Radio 4’s ‘Law in Action’ on Tuesday 10 February 2009. The programme discussed ‘what happens when human rights collide’. (more…)
The Equality and Diversity Forum’s leaflet on ‘Multi-dimensional discrimination: Justice for the whole person’(2nd edition) was published in November 2008. (more…)
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The Equality and Diversity Forum’s leaflet ‘European law and equality: An introduction’ explains the relationship between European and UK anti-discrimination law. (more…)
On 27 November 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum held a half-day seminar to launch a report on procurement by Clare Cozens, and to bring together experts, Government Officials and key stakeholders to consider the use of public procurement to promote equality. Angela Eagle MP Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury gave the key note speech at the seminar which was attended by more than 60 people from a wide range of organisations. (more…)
In October 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum published ”Public Procurement: A valuable tool for equality’. (more…)
On 13 November 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) held a seminar on ‘Competing interests and equality rights’ to discuss the first draft of a paper by Maleiha Malik, commissioned by EDF. (more…)
On 6 October 2008 the Equality and Diversity Forum, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Bar Council co-hosted an event on ‘Prosecuting disability hate crime’. Sir Ken Macdonald QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, gave the key note speech and Sarah Spencer CBE, Chair of the Equality and Diversity Forum, chaired the event. (more…)
Sarah Spencer, Equality and Diversity Forum Chair, gave a speech on ‘Poverty and Equalities: Closing the Agenda Gap’ at a joint EDF-IPPR conference on 21 November 2007. (more…)
Equality law fit for the 21st Century?’ by Gay Moon, EDF Special Legal Advisor, identifies the measures that need to be included in the new Equality Act to ensure protection against discrimination for all. (more…)
On 15 May 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum submitted its response to the Home Office consultation ‘The Path to Citizenship: the next steps in reforming the immigration system’. (more…)
In April 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum wrote to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission to express support for the proposal for a new directive to extend protection against discrimination in the provision of goods and services to cover all areas presently excluded including disability, age, sexual orientation and religion. (more…)
On 23 November 2007, EDF and JUSTICE held a conference about multi-dimensional discrimination in London attended by eighty participants. (more…)
On 20 November 2007, Sarah Spencer, Chair of the Equality and Diversity Forum, spoke at the Children’s Rights Alliance for England conference ‘Equality for all, Children and the Government’s human rights and equality agenda’. (more…)
The Equality and Diversity Forum submitted its response to the Home Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into Domestic Violence on 1 October 2007. (more…)
