http://wales.gov.uk/topics/equality/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/minister-supports-international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia/?lang=en Wales’ Equality Minister, Huw Lewis, has voiced his support forInternational Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/minister-supports-international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia/?lang=en 2013-05-17T07:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/support-remploy-workers-extended/?lang=en The Welsh Government is extending a support programme for disabled Remploy workers in Wales, it was announced today. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/support-remploy-workers-extended/?lang=en 2013-05-06T07:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/130425-remploy-bridgend-closes/?lang=en The closure of the Remploy factory in Bridgend has been described as “an end of an era” by Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister after the site closed its doors for the last time this month. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/130425-remploy-bridgend-closes/?lang=en 2013-04-25T07:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/130424-women-welsh-workforce/?lang=en Communities Minister calls for more women in positions of power and influence Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:03:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/130424-women-welsh-workforce/?lang=en 2013-04-24T09:03:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/130415-hindu-council-wales/?lang=en Communities Minister launches Hindu Council of Wales - new organisation to speak as one voice for Wales’ Hindus. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:03:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/130415-hindu-council-wales/?lang=en 2013-04-15T09:03:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7166366/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt will be celebrating International Women’s Day today as she attends a number of events being held to mark the day. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:03:28 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7166366/?lang=en 2013-03-08T10:03:28Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7146596/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has announced £105,000 to fund Specialist Discrimination Case workers for a further six months. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:42:43 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7146596/?lang=en 2013-03-05T15:42:43Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7136147/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has today challenged public sector bodies, political Parties and the media to play their part in increasing the number of women being appointed to public roles in Wales. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:23:21 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7136147/?lang=en 2013-03-04T14:23:21Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7112822/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt today visited Tredegar Library to help launch the ‘Get Blaenau Gwent Online’ campaign. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:39:53 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7112822/?lang=en 2013-02-25T13:39:53Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7088805/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has today announced over £74,000 for projects across Wales that will be held to mark International Women’s Day. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:15:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/7088805/?lang=en 2013-02-19T14:15:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/6909387/?lang=en The UK Governments decision to publish new guidance as non-statutory Technical Guidance instead of as a Code of Practice is a great disappointment, Equalities Minister Jane Hutt said today. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:46:31 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/6909387/?lang=en 2013-01-15T11:46:31Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/6886827/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has launched a consultation on security of tenure rights for Gypsies and Travellers. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:36:59 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2013/6886827/?lang=en 2013-01-08T13:36:59Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6853929/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt has seen today how parents and children in Caerphilly are using the internet to interact and learn. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:49:36 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6853929/?lang=en 2012-12-19T13:49:36Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6782229/?lang=en The Welsh Public Sector will continue to carry out Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) when developing its policies, Equalities Minister Jane Hutt said today. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:57:56 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6782229/?lang=en 2012-11-22T13:57:56Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6726039/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt has highlighted the Welsh Government’s commitment to stimulating and strengthening the Welsh economy when she spoke at a seminar held by Women in Property South Wales. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:06:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6726039/?lang=en 2012-10-25T13:06:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6678917/?lang=en Producing a Budget that is clear, transparent and meets the needs of people in Wales is essential to addressing inequalities in Wales, Finance Minister Jane Hutt said today. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:10:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6678917/?lang=en 2012-10-08T13:10:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120928bhm/?lang=en Black History Month Wales is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions made by black people to local, national and world history, Equalities Minister, Jane Hutt has said. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:12:06 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120928bhm/?lang=en 2012-09-28T11:12:06Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6629846/?lang=en A scheme in Penrhyndeudraeth which is helping people to find out the benefit of computers and discover the internet is making a real difference to people’s lives. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:53:33 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6629846/?lang=en 2012-09-19T15:53:33Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120919accessible/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt today launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s Framework for Action on Independent Living for Disabled People. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:22:17 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120919accessible/?lang=en 2012-09-19T13:22:17Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6604119/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has stressed the importance of everyone working together to make Wales a fair and equal country. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:10:26 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6604119/?lang=en 2012-09-11T11:10:26Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6554817/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has announced £1.7m capital funding for a new site for Gypsies and Travellers in Powys. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:09:18 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6554817/?lang=en 2012-08-22T13:09:18Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6523054/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has welcomed the re-appointment of Ann Beynon OBE as Commissioner for Wales at the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:13:46 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6523054/?lang=en 2012-08-10T13:13:46Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6459096/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt has joined a class of older people in Aberdare to see how the internet has helped to improve their confidence and increased access to online services. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:30:02 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6459096/?lang=en 2012-07-25T14:30:02Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6387066/?lang=en "Tackling hate crime remains a priority for the Welsh Government", Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has said. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:51:23 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6387066/?lang=en 2012-06-21T12:51:23Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6375455/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has helped to launch Refugee Week Wales 2012 at a celebration event in the Temple of Peace, Cardiff. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 10:33:58 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6375455/?lang=en 2012-06-16T10:33:58Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6856663/?lang=en Jane Hutt has questioned the UK Government’s Commitment to equality following its announcement to repeal review or delay a number of elements of the Equality Act 2010. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:43 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/6856663/?lang=en 2012-05-17T13:15:43Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120402seplaunch/?lang=en Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has outlined what the Welsh Government is doing to take forward equalities, tackle discrimination and to encourage cohesive communities in Wales. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:24:47 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120402seplaunch/?lang=en 2012-04-02T11:24:47Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120307iwd/?lang=en Wales joins the rest of the world today to celebrate achievements and fight inequality on International Women’s Day (Thursday March 8). Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120307iwd/?lang=en 2012-03-08T09:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120306empower/?lang=en As International Women’s Day approaches, the Equalities Minister will join budding young female engineers as they take on scientific challenges. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120306empower/?lang=en 2012-03-06T00:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120223PhillipLawrenceAward/?lang=en Minister for Equalities Jane Hutt has congratulated Vale Youth Speak Up on winning a Philip Lawrence Award for their work on tackling discrimination and bullying. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:11:46 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/equalityanddiversity/2012/120223PhillipLawrenceAward/?lang=en 2012-02-27T16:11:46Z