Diversity & inclusion - why does it matter?

Afghanistan: Taliban force women newsreaders to wear face coverings - as male colleagues act in solidarity

 

The Taliban have begun enforcing an order requiring women newsreaders to cover their face on air.  Read more here.

 

 

Girl tried to kill herself after strip-search by Met officers, mother says

 

In the second incident of this kind to be uncovered in recent months, a mother says she believes ‘racial stereotyping’ was a factor in her mixed-race daughter’s case.  Read more here.

 

 

Police admit they are 'ashamed' of racism - and pledge new zero tolerance

 

Nearly 25 years after black teen Stephen Lawrence was murdered and police were heavily criticised for racism, officers say there is still "much to do" to win the confidence of black people, but vow: "We will."  Read more here.

 

 

Pregnant woman who says male colleague told her maternity leave like a "holiday” gets payout

 

A pregnant woman who says a male colleague told her maternity leave was “like an extended holiday” has won a £15,000 payout.  Read more here.

 

 

Claire Denis talks gender equality at Cannes: “It’s harder for women to make films”

 

Making films is harder for women than for men, according to French director Claire Denis at Cannes this week.  Read more here.

 

 

Race at work: how hard are companies really trying?

 

Dismantling systemic racism is a huge task, but many employees think organisations are failing to take it seriously.  Read more here.

 

 

Birmingham communities feel ‘ignored’ by Commonwealth Games bosses

 

Panel says organisers have failed to engage city’s diverse groups in a meaningful way.  Read more here, and the full report here.

 

 

Putin’s problem with the LGBT community is used to justify Russia’s war on Ukraine

 

The state is pushing back against the LGBT community, with the help of the Russian Orthodox Church.  Read more here.

 

 

Call for evidence for National Disability Strategy inquiry

 

The Women and Equalities Committee is scrutinising the implementation and further development of the Government’s National Disability Strategy, which was published in July 2021.  Read more here.

 

 

‘I was dismissed as simple’: People reveal the reality of disability discrimination at work

 

Disability discrimination at work is illegal - but it still happens.  Read more here.

 

 

Cancelled LGBT conference could cost Government more than £500,000

 

The Safe To Be Me conference was axed after a row over the Government’s stance on banning conversion therapy for transgender people.  Read more here.

 

 

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

 

 

Events, news and articles of interest to mark the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend, which takes place from 2nd to 5th June.  Read more here.