Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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Black History Month: In conversation with David Lammy
David Lammy MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, has joined FDA General Secretary Dave…
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Jules Goodlet-Rowley wins 2020 Wendy Jones Award
Jules Goodlet-Rowley has been named as the winner of this year’s Wendy Jones Award after being…
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‘You’re still more likely to see a man in an SCS role’
Equality Officer Victoria Jones highlights significant diversity figures from the recently-published civil service statistics.
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‘United, joyful and full to the brim with Pride’
In the week of Global Pride, FDA Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby discusses her own experience…
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Carers in the civil service: Understanding how best to support you
The FDA has launched a survey for members and non-members with caring responsibilities to help shape…
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50 years on from the Equal Pay Act: Breaking the pay stigma
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones on why we need to talk about pay
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Domestic violence: support and guidance
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones shares advice on the rising issue of domestic abuse.
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Disability Survey: 83% feel they’ve faced barriers at work
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones outlines the results of the union’s recent survey of disabled members,…
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Breaking the glass ceiling – and the glass floor
FDA Vice President Vicky Johnson on why she feels helping women to reach leadership roles –…
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Philip Rutnam: Championing disability inclusion
Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam reflects on what has been achieved since he took on…
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Kris Barnfield: Championing openess about disability in the MoJ
This Disability History Month, Disability Champion Kris Barnfield discusses his experience of having dyslexia in the…
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Disability History Month: Take part in our survey
Today marks the start of Disability History Month, with the theme this year focusing on leadership,…
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BAME representation at the top: how do we get there?
Laura Gilbert speaks to three senior public servants about the work they’ve done to tackle discrimination…
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Julia Gillard: An FDA centenary lecture
As part of the FDA’s centenary celebrations, we are delighted to announce that Julia Gillard will…
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FDA to Lib Dems: You have a “duty” to stand up for civil service
Speaking at a Liberal Democrat Party conference panel event, Penman and two Lib Dem peers explained…
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Why we need Flex for All: Ben’s story
After years of struggling with a rare form of inflammatory arthritis, DExEU’s Ben Willcocks explains how…
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Taking Pride: FDA members on their union’s fight for LGBT+ equality
FDA members past and present talk about how they helped LGBT+ people in their workplaces.
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Ian Buist’s campaign to abolish the ban on gay and lesbian diplomats
The story of how one FDA member made union history.
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Barry Snelgrove named 2019 Wendy Jones Award winner
This year’s Wendy Jones Award has been presented to MoJ rep Barry Snelgrove for making both…
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Leslie Evans: What kind of leadership do we need today?
The Scottish Government Permanent Secretary lists three essential qualities for leaders in her Women into Leadership…
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It’s time to end harassment of LGBT+ civil servants
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Equality Officer Jane Cockram calls on civil service…
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Invitiation: Join our 15 May LGBT+ Network meeting
Members are invited to take part in the FDA LGBT+ Network’s upcoming meeting.
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Shifting focus: The FDA speaks with Clare Moriarty
Prior to her appointment as head civil servant at DExEU, Defra Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty spoke…
