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The Commission in Wales champions equality and human rights for everyone living or working in Wales.
Hidden in plain sightOur formal inquiry findings reveal that harassment is a common experience for disabled people living in Wales. Last year around 100,000 disabled adults in Wales were victims of crime but we know these incidents are just the tip of the iceberg.
Equality Exchange Network Events: December 2011 - Delivering the specific duties with confidence
Tuesday 6 December - Wrexham
Tuesday 13 December - Cardiff
Wednesday 14 December - Swansea
The next set of Equality Exchange Regional events will build on the specific duties workshops held in September.
Guidance on the Equality Duty for the Welsh Public Sector
Read the Commission’s guidance on the specific steps that Welsh listed bodies must take to help promote equality for anyone protected by the Equality Act 2010. The eight non-statutory guides are set out in the supporting documents below.
Supporting documents
The essential guide to the Public Sector Equality Duties in Wales
2. Equality Objectives and Strategic Equality Plans
3. Engagement
4. Assessment of impact
5. Equality information
6. Employment information, pay differences and staff training
7. Procurement
8. Annual reporting, publishing and Ministerial duties
Wales news and events
28/09/11
North Wales organisations unite in tackling domestic abuse
On Thursday 29 September, more than 30 organisations from across North Wales came together at an event to encourage action on tackling domestic abuse.
26/08/11
Equality Exchange Network Events - Getting started on the specific duties
This year, the new public sector equality duty came into force followed by specific duties for devolved public authorities in Wales. These events encourage members to get started on the duties by sharing information and experience.
Tuesday 13 September - Rhyl
Monday 19 September - Barry
Wednesday 21 September - Swansea
Commission resources
Useful links and important information from the Commission
Wales projects
Meet the challenge, lead the change
This publication looks back at the Commission in Wales' work in 2010/11, and outlines our priorities for the next 12 months.
How fair is Wales?
This Review brings together, for the first time, evidence to answer the question How fair is Wales?. It offers a new perspective on some persistent inequalities and it identifies some new challenges.
Who runs Wales? 2011
This report provides a snapshot of who sits in positions of power and influence in Welsh life. It looks at our politicians, chief executives and business leaders to see whether they reflect the people they serve.
Your Business - Workplace policies on domestic abuse and mental health
Our 'Who do you see? Living together in Wales' research found that prejudices persist towards people with mental health conditions and domestic abuse. These are two areas that employers in Wales should make their business in order to tackle sickness absence, retain skilled and experienced staff and ensure staff feel safe and supported in the workplace.