Pontins apologise for race discrimination, as equality watchdog announces action plan

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Implementation of an action plan to tackle discrimination against Irish Travellers at Pontins has begun today. The action plan, developed with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), sets out the steps Pontins must take to address its discriminatory policies.   In February 2024, the EHRC published an investigation into Pontins and served the holiday

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Army apologises as former soldier wins substantial payout for alleged racist and sexist abuse

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A former Corporal who fronted British Army recruitment campaigns has received an apology and a substantial financial settlement from the Ministry of Defence, after allegedly being subjected to racist and sexist abuse. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) provided funding and assistance to Kerry-Ann Knight, as part of its legal support scheme for race

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U. S. Commission on Civil Rights to Release Two Significant Reports on Important Civil Rights Topics

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Visit our COVID-19 page for the latest updates on the pandemic response. , ,August 30, 2024 ,The United States Commission on Civil Rights is set to release two significant reports in September 2024, addressing critical issues related to civil rights and federal policies. The first report, titled “Federal Efforts in Examining Racial and Ethnic Disparities

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Equality watchdog advises orchestra leaders on measures to stop sexual harassment in the music industry

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today, together with the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), published a toolkit which will support orchestra managers and those with HR responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the industry. It comes as 66% of respondents to a 2022 survey carried out by the Independent Society of Musicians

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Equality watchdog advises orchestra leaders on measures to stop sexual harassment in the music industry

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today, together with the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), published a toolkit which will support orchestra managers and those with HR responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the industry. It comes as 66% of respondents to a 2022 survey carried out by the Independent Society of Musicians

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