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EHRC & RELIGION OR BELIEF Wayne Vincent & Steve Bennett Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in Wales aims to reduce inequality and discrimination, promote good relations, and protect human rights. We provide advice, helpline services, and enforce the law. Contact our bilingual helpline in Wales for support and information.

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EHRC & RELIGION OR BELIEF Wayne Vincent & Steve Bennett Equality and Human Rights Commission

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  1. EHRC & RELIGION OR BELIEF Wayne Vincent & Steve Bennett Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales

  2. Who are we? • Set up by the Equality Act 2006 • Launched October 2007 • Statutory body • Operating in Wales, Scotland & England • Supported by statutory committees for disability, Scotland and Wales

  3. Our vision • A society built on fairness and respect • People confident in all aspects of their diversity

  4. Our aims • Reduce inequality and discrimination in all its forms • Strengthen good relations • Promote and protect human rights

  5. What we do • Develop understanding and evidence • Influence the development of the law and government policy • Promote good practice • Award grants • Foster better relationships • Campaign, events and communication • Provide advice and helpline service • Enforce the law

  6. BringingPeopleTogether • Spoke and listened at over 150 events • Equality Exchange • Who do you see? • Allocated over 730,000 to grass roots organisations in Wales • Human Rights Inquiry and summit • Partnerships and collaboration

  7. Reflections • Link between groups • Leadership • Education • Workplace • Public services

  8. EHRC and the religion or belief agenda Thematic and cross mandate Human Rights Framework Shared values and principles Good relations Working together Research Legal Grants

  9. Consulting on our strategic priorities and three year plan • Building a society without prejudice - promoting good relations and fostering a vibrant equality and human rights culture in Britain • A fairer Britain for all - reducing the gap in outcomes to secure fair life chances, access to services and dignified treatment • Secure and implement an effective legislative and regulatory framework for equality and human rights

  10. Consulting on our strategic priorities and three year plan • Promote awareness and understanding of rights • Build an authoritative and responsive organisation

  11. RoB Prioities in Wales • What are the major issues that need to be addressed in Wales from a religion or belief perspective? • What do you see as the EHRC’s unique role if any in addressing the issues identified?

  12. EHRC Helpline Wales • Bilingual Service • Phone:0845 604 8810 • Wales Textphone:0845 604 8820 • E-mail: waleshelpline@equalityhumanrights.com

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