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EDF's free electronic newsletter is emailed fortnightly to a growing number of subscribers and is also a page on the EDF website. The eNewsletter contains information about new equality and human rights developments, policy and publications, as well as details of forthcoming events and job vacancies. Items from previous eNewsletters are moved to other categories as relevant; all can be located using the Search in the left navigation bar or the Information Bank link above.

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Vacancy: EDF Research Network intern/volunteer

May 16, 2013
EDFRN

The Equality and Diversity Forum Research Network is recruiting an intern/volunteer. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 May 2013 (new deadline).
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The Queen’s Speech – 8 May 2012

May 13, 2013
HousesofParliament

The Queen's Speech on 8 May set out the Government's plans for the next year, including legislation on social care, pensions and immigration.
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Government publishes Care Bill

May 13, 2013
HousesofParliament

The Care Bill published on 10 May 2013 takes forward elements of the government’s initial response to the Francis Inquiry.
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Scottish Government Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report

May 13, 2013
The Scottish Government

The Scottish Government Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report was published in April 2013.
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Posted in: eNewsletter, Equality Duty - Research and Reports, Home, Research and reports

DCMS and EHRC framework document

May 13, 2013

The DCMS and EHRC Framework Document sets out the broad framework within which the EHRC will operate.
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Foreign Office report: ‘Human Rights and Democracy 2012′

May 13, 2013
Foreign Office

The 2012 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Report on 'Human Rights and Democracy' was published in April 2013.
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Government strategy on ‘Social Justice Outcomes’

May 13, 2013
Department for Work and Pensions

In April 2013, the Government published a progress report: 'Social justice: transforming lives – one year on'.
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EDF summary of measures in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013

May 13, 2013
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The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013. In May, EDF published a summary of measures in the Act.
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Posted in: Briefings and leaflets, eNewsletter, Home, Policy and law

EDF Public Sector Equality Duty resources

May 13, 2013
Purple Arrow

The Public Sector Equality Duty section of the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) has been expanded with new sections for news, consultations, debate and archive material.
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SCVO report on impact of welfare reforms

May 13, 2013
SCVO Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

SCVO published a 'welfare reform mapping report' in May 2013.
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Posted in: eNewsletter, Research and reports

Women’s Budget Group analysis: ‘The Impact on Women of Budget 2013′

May 13, 2013
WBG Womens Budget Group

'The Impact on Women of Budget 2013. A budget for inequality and recession' was published by the Women's Budget Group in April 2013.
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IRR paper on the ‘The Future of Human Rights in Britain’

May 13, 2013
Institute of Race Relations

In May 2013, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) published a briefing paper on the future of human rights in Britain.
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TUC/CPAG report: ‘Will Universal Credit work’

May 13, 2013
TUC Trades Union Congress

'Will Universal Credit work' was written for the TUC by the Child Poverty Action Group in 2013.
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Northern Ireland Anti Homophobia Week – 13-17 May 2013

May 13, 2013

It's Anti-Homophobia Week in Northern Ireland from 13-17 May 2013 with a range of events planned.
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Conference on ‘Domestic violence, immigration and legal aid’ – 29 May 2013

May 13, 2013
Rights of Women

'Who falls between the legal aid gaps? Domestic violence, immigration and legal aid' is a free, one-day conference organised by Rights of Women.
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Routes to Solidarity national seminar – 5 June 2013

May 13, 2013
Oxfam

The Routes to Solidarity project is holding a national seminar titled 'Stronger Together' with Pragna Patel as the keynote speaker.
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Panel discussion on ‘Poverty and Rights’ – 6 June 2013

May 13, 2013
Equal Rights Trust

The Equal Rights Trust (ERT) and University College London (UCL) are holding a panel discussion entitled 'Poverty and Rights: Can and Should the Law Promote Socio-Economic Equality?'
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Women’s Equality Network Wales annual conference – 21 June 2013

May 13, 2013
WEN Wales

The Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales annual conference is on 21 June 2013 in Cardiff.
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Conference: Tackling Honour Based Violence – 16 July 2013

May 13, 2013
Capita conferences

This conference brings together key stakeholders from across the public sector, working in partnership to tackle honour based violence (HBV) and forced marriage.
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Tender: ECU research on occupational segregation in Scottish HEIs

May 13, 2013
Equality Challenge Unit

ECU invites tenders for research on occupational segregation in Scottish higher education institutions (deadline 10am on 10 June).
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Vacancies: Citizens Advice Trustees

May 13, 2013
Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is recruiting two new Trustees to join its Board. The closing date for applications is 29 May 2013.
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Vacancy: Just Fair Consortium Director

May 13, 2013
Just Fair

Just Fair is recruiting a Consortium Director to lead the Just Fair Consortium. The closing date for applications is Friday 24 May 2013.
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