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2026 @ennhri Rule of Law Report

Drawing on evidence from #NHRIs across Europe, the report explores key rule of law and human rights developments, with dedicated sections on disinformation and law-making processes.

Read it here 👇
https://t.co/V8BVgO29PK

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The current equal pay system is too complex and hard to navigate.
We back govt plans to tackle pay discrimination but employers must respond to pay questionnaires and salary history questions should be banned in recruitment.

More 👉https://t.co/pHnNOHhJx5

#BetterWorkplaces

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Guiding principle 2: Communication and support

Services and travel information should be accessible and easy to navigate and
support should be available, especially when things go wrong through delay or breakdown.

Read more: https://t.co/28ZR1XgGfc

#AccessibleTransport

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We recently published our annual Wales Impact Report, which shows the range and impact of our work to protect and promote rights and make Wales fairer in 2025 to 2026.

To read more: https://t.co/oZRtSNAWmk

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Guiding Principle 1: Active involvement

Disabled and older people should be consulted and actively involved in decisions affecting the accessibility of services, including at the start of new projects and during reviews of existing services.

More 👉 https://t.co/B5A0NkRCn9

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Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act.

Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/3xWUhAaKWv

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From next spring, organisations with 250 or more employees must share how they support those going through the menopause.

EHRC chair, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, explains to @personneltoday how our guidance can help employers get ahead of the new rules: https://t.co/lltpPu6LDF

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Last chance for civil society orgs to apply for travel funding to attend @UN examination of the UK’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Deadline: 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026: https://t.co/COeoE2dCMt

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If you are an employer, learn how to build a culture where workers feel comfortable discussing menopause symptoms and requesting adjustments — and the benefits of involving everyone in the conversation.

For more info: https://t.co/IzceiHuebS

#WorldMenopauseDay
#BetterWorkplaces

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The Minister for Women and Equalities is seeking to appoint a Scotland Commissioner to @EHRC

They will chair our Scotland Committee and make an important contribution to the EHRC Board.​

The deadline for applications is 9 November 2026.

Find out more: https://t.co/SUReWxkVPH

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Employers have obligations to staff who are experiencing menopause.
This video provides examples of workplace adjustments and changes that employers can make to support their workers and prevent discrimination.

Find out more: https://t.co/uXPqRiyqY2

#WorldMenopauseDay

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The Minister for Women and Equalities is seeking to appoint a Wales Commissioner to @EHRC

They will chair our Wales Committee and make an important contribution to the EHRC Board.​

The deadline for applications is 9 November 2026.

Find out more: https://t.co/wGV5y0R9SP

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This video is an introduction to menopause and the workplace. It shows how the Equality Act 2010 may protect workers experiencing menopause symptoms, and outlines the legal obligations that employers have under the Act.

Find out more: https://t.co/lsiLcJZ9Jg

#WorldMenopauseDay

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🚨 Are you an employer?

Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff.

Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work.

The guide 👉 https://t.co/8qhnbjJfUB

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We've worked with the @ScotFundCouncil on the National Equality Outcomes (NEOs), a new approach tackling persistent inequalities in Scotland's further and higher education sector.
A new independent evaluation looks at how it's working so far: https://t.co/YaGY2Met4C

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The Minister for Women and Equalities is seeking to appoint a Wales Commissioner to @EHRC

They will chair our Wales Committee and make an important contribution to the EHRC Board.​

The deadline for applications is 9 November 2026.

Find out more: https://t.co/aZcwA7WQUW

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The Minister for Women and Equalities is seeking to appoint a Scotland Commissioner to @EHRC

They will chair our Scotland Committee and make an important contribution to the EHRC Board.​

The deadline for applications is 9 November 2026.

Find out more: https://t.co/852F6XdRcN

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Human rights go beyond civil and political rights.

Education, work and health matter too.

That's why the UK signed up to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

Discover more here: https://t.co/DXfmibKFcq

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It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.

Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.

Read our guide to disability discrimination: https://t.co/M4kvl0n44h

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We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain.
The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces:
- improve data collection
- tackle harassment and discrimination
- support recruitment/retention
👉 https://t.co/9pJgr5rqej