Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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“Progress has been made but there is significant work still to be done”– FDA responds to racial disparities report
Responding to the publication of the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, FDA…
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World Autism Awareness Week: Breaking down barriers for autistic young people
Michelle Collard explains why it’s more important than ever to raise awareness and highlight the issues…
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Unions and networks
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones on the FDA’s work with departmental or cross-government staff networks.
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“Fix the system, not the people who don’t fit”
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate our first ever virtual Women into Leadership event.
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Carers Week – Helping carers balance responsibilities and careers
In 2020, the FDA surveyed its carer members to learn what’s important to them and how…
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LGBT History Month: celebrating the work of FDA members
During this LGBT History Month, we look at the work of two FDA members and visible…
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TUC Equality Conferences 2021: your chance to get involved
The 2021 TUC Equality Conferences will be held online only this year, with all FDA members…
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FDA criticises government’s “absolutely illogical” decision on unconscious bias training
The FDA has branded the government’s decision to scrap unconscious bias training for civil servants as…
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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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Sisters standing strong: Reflections on TUC Women’s Conference 2020
As we mark the end of Women’s History Month, FDA Executive Committee member Margaret Haig reflects…
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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…
