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Ministerial statement on age discrimination posted: 20 November 08
On 11 November 2008, Phil Hope, Minister of State at the Department of Health, announced the establishment of an advisory group on age discrimination in health and social care. The group’s work is expected to take 18 months to complete.

Speaker’s Conference to address under-representation posted: 20 November 08
On 12 November 2008, Harriet Harman, Leader of the House of Commons and Minister for Women and Equality, announced a motion to establish a Speaker's Conference.

Consultation: Equality and Human Rights Commission Strategy posted: 20 November 08
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an on-line consultation on its future strategy on 5 November. The consultation runs until 7 December 2008.
Fair Employment Enforcement Board established posted: 20 November 08
The first meeting of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board was held on 5 November 2008.

Northern Ireland Commission human rights manual posted: 20 November 08

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission launched a new online human rights manual in November 2008.

Advice Now publications posted: 20 November 08
As part of the EU-Progress funded Progress Towards Equality partnership project, in 2008 Advice Now published information resources for members of the public.

Olympic and Paralympic ‘Legacy Now’ website posted: 20 November 08
 The London Development Agency is leading the partnership planning the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including training programmes, business support initiatives, access to jobs and planning for the post-Games physical transformation of the Olympic Park.

Citizens Advice launches first BSL advice video posted: 20 November 08
Citzens Advice launched its first ever BSL (British Sign Language) advice video on Youtube in November 2008.

Discussion paper on social mobility posted: 20 November 08
‘Getting on, getting ahead. A discussion paper: analysing the trends and drivers of social mobility’ was published by the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit in November 2008.

NHS guidance: ‘Trans. A practical guide for the NHS’ posted: 20 November 08
‘Trans. A practical guide for the NHS’ gives practical best practice advice for NHS organisations to address their responsibilities relating to trans employment and healthcare delivery.

JRF Report: ‘Eradicating child poverty: the role of key policy areas’ posted: 20 November 08
‘Eradicating child poverty: the role of key policy areas. The effects of discrimination on families in the fight to end child poverty’ by Matt Davies was published in November 2008 by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Progress report on National Domestic Violence Delivery Plan posted: 20 November 08
On 31 October 2008, the Home Office published its ‘National Domestic Violence Delivery Plan: Annual progress report 2007-08’.

Men’s Health Forum ‘Mini-Manuals’ posted: 20 November 08
The Men’s Health Forum Mini Manuals are a series of A5 health information guides, published in partnership with a corporate or public authority sponsor.

European Commission newsletter: ‘Equality in Action’ posted: 20 November 08
The autumn 2008 edition ‘Equality in Action’ is now on-line, with items on the proposal for a new directive on equal treatment, monitoring discrimination in Europe and EQUINET, the European Network of Equality Bodies.

EHRC: Equality News Issue 5 posted: 20 November 08
The fifth issue of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Equality News includes information about EHRC consultations, surveys, inquiries and other news.

Age Concern London event on ‘Valuing London’s Older Workers’ – 26 November 2008 posted: 20 November 08
‘A Wealth of Experience – Valuing London’s Older Workers’ will look at issues facing older workers in the London job market.

Runnymede conference on race equality and cohesion in schools – 4 December 2008 posted: 20 November 08

‘“Duty, Duty, Duty”: Bridging Race Equality, Community Cohesion and Well-Being in Schools’ is a conference organised by the Runnymede Trust in partnership with the Centre for Rights, Equalities and Social Justice (CRESJ).

Discrimination Law Association event with Dr Richard Light OBE – 9 December 2008 posted: 20 November 08
Dr Richard Light OBE will be speaking on the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the public part of this year’s Discrimination Law Association AGM.

British Library exhibition: ‘Taking Liberties’ – to 1 March 2009 posted: 20 November 08
‘Taking Liberties. The Struggle for Britain’s Freedom and Rights’ uncovers the roots of British democracy over a period of more than 900 years.

Equality and Diversity Forum leaflet on 'Public Procurement: A valuable tool for equality' posted: 18 November 08

In October 2008, the Equality and Diversity Forum published ''Public Procurement: A valuable tool for equality'.

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