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Speaker’s Conference: announcement of inquiry posted: 09 January 09
On 12 November 2008 the House of Commons announced a Speaker’s Conference to ‘consider and make recommendations for rectifying the disparity between the representation of women, ethnic minorities and disabled people in the House of Commons and their representation in the UK population at large; and may agree to consider other associated matters’. As part of the inquiry, the Conference is inviting written views, to be received by Monday 26 January 2009.

Equality and Diversity Forum procurement report posted: 09 January 09
In November 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum published ‘Working with public procurement to achieve equality objectives' by Clare Cozens.

Office of Government Commerce procurement guide posted: 09 January 09
‘Making Equality Count’ by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) was published in 2008 and shows public procurers how to address equality in the procurement process.

Summary of responses to ‘Cohesion Guidance for Funders’ consultation posted: 09 January 09
On 11 December 2008, Communities and Local Government published a summary of responses to its consultation on draft Cohesion Guidance for Funders (which ran from February 2008 to May 2008).
Equality and Human Rights Commission research publications posted: 09 January 09
New research was published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission between October and December 2008.
New European Commission publications posted: 09 January 09
In 2008, the European Commission published the combined 6th and 7th issue of the 'European Anti-discrimination Law Review', as well as reports on ‘Limits and Potential of the Concept of Indirect Discrimination’ and ‘Continuing the Diversity Journey – Business Practices, Perspectives and Benefits’.

Government response to consultation on dispute resolution posted: 09 January 09
In December 2008, the Government published its response to the consultation on Dispute Resolution Secondary Legislation.

LGB Mental Health Project and Survey posted: 09 January 09
Funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), and in partnership with Mind Cymru, Hafal and Journeys, Stonewall Cymru are conducting the first ever all Wales research project into the views and needs of those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) and have experiences of mental health issues.

Charities call for a new national care deal posted: 09 January 09
Help the Aged, Counsel and Care and Carers UK, working together as the ‘Right care Right deal’ campaign, are calling for a nationally determined social care system to end the injustice of a care postcode lottery and help people better prepare for their future.

EHRC: Equality News Issue 6 posted: 09 January 09
The sixth issue of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Equality News includes information about how the Commission celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, legal news, regional news, future events and more.

BAME Women Councillors Taskforce regional events – January-April 2009 posted: 09 January 09
In May 2008, the Government launched a cross-party Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women Councillors Taskforce to encourage under-represented women to participate in public life and to support them to become local councillors. The Government Equalities Office is supporting the Taskforce in a series of related free regional events taking place between 9 January and 17 April 2009.

‘Working for Equality 2009’ – 12 February 2009 posted: 09 January 09
'Working for Equality 2009' is a free information and networking event for agencies supporting equality organizations.

Innovation in Workplace Diversity and Equality – 24 February 2009 posted: 09 January 09
‘Innovation in Workplace Diversity and Equality. Assessing Employers’ Duties, Tapping into Diverse Skillsets and Ensuring an Inclusive Working Environment’ will identify practical steps to implement diversity strategies.

Seminar: ‘Effectively Tackling Hate Crime’ – 27 February 2009 posted: 09 January 09
CPPS is holding a seminar on ‘Effectively Tackling Hate Crime’ on Friday 27 February in central London.

Vacancy: Grandparents Plus part-time Administrator posted: 09 January 09
The closing date for applications for this post is 5pm on Monday 26 January 2009.

Tender: BIHR Human Rights Based Approaches and Poverty Project posted: 09 January 09
The British Institute of Human Rights is seeking to commission an independent evaluator for its Human Rights and Poverty Project. The closing date for responses is 5pm on Friday 30 January 2009.

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