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  • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

    ​​​Equalities Minister Caroline Dinenage marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New research shows seven is heaven for girls and sports

    Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 5

    This newsletter gives an update on the UK’s 59th CSW programme and outcomes of the session

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Special Olympics GB race to World Games with £2 million funding

    £2 million funding boost will help 115 athletes prepare for 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • By investing in women, you invest in business: Nicky Morgan

    Women and Equalities Minister speaks at the launch of Cranfield University’s Female FTSE 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Women on boards numbers almost doubled in last 4 years

    Significant progress continues to be made with increased gender diversity in the boardrooms of the UK’s top companies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Awards announced from £2 million homophobic bullying fund

    Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government funds pilots to help women find quality part-time jobs

    Timewise accreditation scheme will allow 10 local authorities to launch pilots to find jobs for people who need to balance work and family.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrating Women in Business conference

    Nicky Morgan speaks on ‘Unlocking the Potential of Female Entrepreneurs’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GEO invited to speak about UK Body Confidence Campaign at CSW59

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers a speech on the UK’s work to address poor body confidence and encourage diverse representations of all people

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Groups honoured for ‘life-changing’ work at House of Commons ceremony

    Organisations that have helped transform the lives of disabled people have been recognised at an awards ceremony to promote accessibility.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK statement at the Commission on the Status of Women

    Baroness Northover, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DfID delivers UK statement on gender equality at the UN

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vince Cable celebrates ‘outstanding progress’ for women on boards

    Event highlights the excellent progress made to date by the FTSE 100 in increasing female representation on their boards to 22.8%.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK participation at Commission on the Status of Women

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers speech reaffirming the UK's commitment to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 4

    These newsletters provide information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Grants to help boost diversity in senior school leadership

    Schools urged to bid for up to £30,000 to support school-led projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UN Women UK and Government Equalities Office Conference

    Nicky Morgan speaks on ‘Inspiring and shaping the future – progress towards gender equality’

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Your Daughter’s Future

    New guide helps parents support daughters to make career choices

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Accessible Britain Challenge Awards 2015 shortlist announced

    Disabled people across the UK are benefitting from the work of 12 organisations shortlisted for DWP's Accessible Britain Challenge Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Women entrepreneurs are untapped talent says report

    Women entrepreneurs could play a bigger role in the UK economy, creating jobs and boosting growth as well as reducing gender inequality.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government