tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Office for Equality and Opportunity (OEO)2025-06-09T11:00:03+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-steering-group-to-champion-disabled-people-in-elected-office2025-06-09T11:00:03+01:00New steering group to champion disabled people in elected officeA new steering group will support disabled candidates in elections, advising on a fund for disability-related expenses to level the playing field.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-preferred-candidate-for-chair-of-equality-and-human-rights-commission2025-06-05T16:00:00+01:00Government announces preferred candidate for Chair of Equality and Human Rights CommissionDr Mary-Ann Stephenson is the government's preferred candidate for Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-call-for-evidence-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity-at-work2025-04-07T11:43:41+01:00Government launches call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at workA new call for evidence [launched today] will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter their background, to thrive under the government's Plan for Change.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-race-equality-engagement-group-to-break-down-barriers-to-racial-equality2025-03-18T10:37:42+00:00Government announces Race Equality Engagement Group to break down barriers to racial equalityThe views of ethnic minority people are being placed at the heart of government decision making following the establishment of the Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/women-key-to-unlocking-growth-says-minister-for-women-and-equalities2025-03-08T00:00:00+00:00Women key to unlocking growth says Minister for Women and EqualitiesWomen are key to unlocking growth says Minister for Women and Equalities, as groundbreaking figures highlight women’s untapped potential.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chair-of-equality-and-human-rights-commission-term-extended-to-november-20252024-11-13T00:00:00+00:00Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission term extended to November 2025The government has extended the terms of the EHRC chair and deputy chair to November 2025, while launching a recruitment campaign for a new chair.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-protections-from-sexual-harassment-come-into-force2024-10-26T00:00:00+01:00New protections from sexual harassment come into forceEmployers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-celebrates-extension-of-un-disability-convention-to-bermuda2024-10-10T14:00:03+01:00UK Government celebrates extension of UN Disability Convention to BermudaThe extension of the UN Disability Convention will protect the rights of over three thousand disabled people living in Bermuda.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-for-equality-and-opportunity-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00Office for Equality and Opportunity to break down barriers to opportunityPeople of all backgrounds will benefit from the government’s commitments to breaking down barriers, boosting opportunity and ensuring that equality is at the heart of every mission.