Amount: 87 Page:  «  1 [2] 3 4 5 6 » Display:  51020 Parity Democracy – a far cry from reality [13-07-2010] In March 2003, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation Rec(2003) 3 on balanced participation of women and men in political and public decision-making. This Recommendation invites member states to adopt measures in order to improve the still prevailing situation of what can be rightly called a democratic deficit, reflected in the unequal participation and representation of women in political and public life, particularly at decision-making level. » Equality Law will come into force in October [05-07-2010] The new Equality Act 2010 - will be remaining on course for beginning in October this year. » ILF protect users awards to manage within funding [30-06-2010] The Independent Living Fund (ILF) has taken further steps necessary as care package costs rise, to protect its existing users and manage within its allocated budget for 2010-11. » 500th job outcome in Bradford [25-06-2010] A 22-year-old man from Odsal, who has a learning disability, has become Remploy's 500th success story in Bradford since the specialist recruitment company opened its doors two years ago. » Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality [22-06-2010] The Coalition's Programme for Government made clear their determination to take concerted action to tear down barriers to equal opportunities and to build a fairer society. » SWAZILAND: Women's rights take one step forward, two steps back [18-06-2010] Much to the frustration of gender activists, Swaziland's Supreme Court has reversed a February 2010 High Court ruling that allowed a married woman to register property in their own name. » Campaigners target MPs on assisted dying [16-06-2010] MPs have been urged to sign up to a new charter asking them to help ensure that assisted suicide remains illegal, as part of a major new campaign. » Canada's commitment to gender equality and the advancement of women's rights internationally [15-06-2010] Canada is a world leader in the promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality. These issues are central to Canada's foreign and domestic policies. » World Cup offers chance to tackle racism and intolerance – UN rights chief [09-06-2010] The soccer World Cup, set to kick off in South Africa later this week, is a perfect opportunity to highlight the need to tackle racism and intolerance on and off the field, says the United Nations human rights chief. » London pub refuses to serve Labour's LGBT group [08-06-2010] A pub in London refused to serve members of Labour's LGBT group at the weekend - because of their sexuality. »