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* Major step forward for sex equality legislation promised *
After lobbying by Fawcett, the Equal Opportunities Commission and other women's organisations and unions, the Government has announced a radical change in sex equality legislation: the introduction of a duty on the public sector to promote equality between women and men, similar to the existing duty to promote race equality.
* White paper on single equality Commission *
The white paper setting out the government's proposals for a Commission for Equality and Human Rights is open for consultation until 6 August 2004. The Equalities Coalition, managed by Fawcett, is maintaining a list of responses to or comments about the white paper, and of events focusing on the Commission. It will also be collating responses to the white paper - please email info@equalities.org
Events: http://www.equalities.org/events.htm
White paper: http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/equality/project/index.htm
* Fawcett articles on women's voting for Prospect magazine *
Recent articles by Fawcett staff on women's voting intentions and women's representation, published by Prospect magazine.
* Fawcett response to previous consultation on a single equality Commission *
Fawcett's response to the previous Government consultation on a single equality body, which closed in February 2003. This consultation took place before the final announcement that the Government would introduce a single Commission.
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