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Newsroom Archive 2003

Encouraging diversity in the boardroom

(November 2003)

The Government will be talking to chairs and chief executives of major UK companies over the next few months to discuss how to make our boardrooms more diverse. More

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Commission for Equality and Human Rights

(November 2003)

Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt, Minister for Women, and Lord Falconer, Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, have announced plans for a new Equality Commission to fight discrimination and promote equality and diversity. More

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Black History Month

(October 2003)

At the end of October, the Ministers for Women hosted an evening reception to celebrate 'Inspiring Women' for all minority ethnic women. More

EOC to investigate 'jobs for the boys' and 'jobs for the girls'

(July 2003)

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launches a nationwide inquiry into young people's job choices and the barriers they can face to getting the jobs they want.
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Government proposes legal recognition for same-sex couples

(June 2003)

Under a new Civil Partnership registration scheme, registered partners would gain legal recognition for their relationship and a comprehensive range of rights and responsibilities.
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WEU hits the headlines with campaign to tackle domestic violence

(April 2003)

WEU launches a campaign with black cabs in London to help women fleeing domestic violence.
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Key Indicators Report

(March 2003)

Article about the WEU publication 'Key Indicators of Women's Position in Britain'. The article appeared in 'Horizons', the magazine produced by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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An equalities pack for young people on International Women's Day

(March 2003)

The pack is aimed at teachers, personal advisors and those who work with young people aged approximately 14 years old. The pack contains useful statistics and some general information on International Women's Day, women in the labour market, the gender pay gap, women's representation and domestic violence. To assist teachers we have also included a number of lesson plans to support each of the main topic areas.

Resource Pack (PDF, 315K)

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