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The 10th Annual Conference: Delivering Services for Gypsies and Travellers #gypsies12

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The planned introduction of the National Planning Policy Framework, the loosening and localising of planning controls and heightened media interest provided the sector with the opportunity - despite funding challenges - to look to new and better ways to deliver services for and with the Gypsy and Traveller community.

Important issues such as health, education, access to employment and race equality remain key to realising the unlocked potential within Gypsy and Traveller communities. Figures by the Equality and Human Rights Commission indicate a life expectancy 10 years lower than the national average, with similar inequality found among health and education outcomes.

Understanding the barriers, external and internal, faced by Gypsy and Traveller communities, is key to improving life outcomes and tackling ongoing inequality. As well as looking at the impact of the Localism Act, other legislation and new policies, viewers have the opportunity to hear best-practice examples on tackling stereotypes, dealing with conflict and engaging with Gypsy and Traveller communities to deliver vital services. This was the 10th year of this national conference for all those working in Gypsy and Traveller services, which explored emerging trends, heard the latest policy and shared best practice.

Improving outcomes for the Disabled Child

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This conference will discuss new directions in disabled children’s policy, including the special educational needs green paper, the future of commissioning services and what needs to be done to ensure positive outcomes

Domestic Violence

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This year’s conference provided a timely opportunity to hold the new Coalition Government to account, hear details on actions taken to achieve the vision set out by Theresa May MP now she is Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities and explore what is being done in terms of service provision so that women and girls get the support they need.

Making Equality Work

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

This event gave equality and diversity specialists from every sector the opportunity to come together with fellow professionals to share experiences and discuss approaches to change.

Thought for the Evening

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Supported by Policy Review TV, Edelman and Cision
Facilitated by Julia Hobsbawm.
With: Caitlin Moran, Columnist, The Times; Susie Orbach, Psychoanalyst, Writer and Activist; Dr Sasha Rakoff, Director, Object; Diane Abbott MP

Making Equality Work

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This event addressed policy and management transition issues and considered how professionals can embed the requirements of the new act and outline steps for the smooth introduction of complex new duties alongside the existing equality and diversity structures.

Community Cohesion

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 BST

This national conference provided an opportunity to discuss how best to engage disadvantaged communities and bring people from different backgrounds together to prevent growing resentment from leading to increasing segregation. The conference also looked at examples of good practice cohesion projects and discussed what role councils should take in increasing cohesion.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Lecture

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson, will deliver a free public lecture. In a lecture entitled Civil Rights to Equanomics Rev. Jackson will focus on the relationship between economic justice and race. This timely event takes place in the aftermath of this year�s historic American elections and the candidacy of Barack Obama the first black presidential candidate. Rev. Jackson will discuss themes from racial justice to economic equality, as the event marks a number of historic anniversaries: The 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela; the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King at which Rev. Jesse Jackson was present, standing only a few steps away from Dr King when the fatal shot was fired.

Community Cohesion

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 BST

Although the overwhelming majority of people in Britain feel positive about living in diverse communities, there are still some new and complex challenges that require national and local action to ensure inclusion and tackle community tensions. The response to the review and recommendations by the Commission on Integration and Cohesion shows that the Government is commitment to promoting better community relations and cohesion. With greater central government support and the announcement by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears of a �50 million investment over three years, local authorities will be able to respond to their own challenges. This conference brought together delegates from government, local authorities, community groups, police and other key stakeholders.

Diverse Britain

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chaired by Mathew Amroliwala this event heard from Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Trevor Phillips OBE and Minister for Equality Harriet Harman QC MP.

Tackling Extremism Together

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Preventing extremism is the biggest challenge facing Britain s security and cohesion within our communities. Whilst the majority of society celebrates the cultural diversity in Britain , extremism and intolerance remain a very real and significant threat to national security and community safety. This event for national and local government, the police, schools, colleges, universities, youth services and communities explored effective approaches to preventing alienation by working with communities to improve cohesion and promote better understanding. Focusing on countering extremism within Britain s Muslim communities, the conference discussed the impact of government initiatives, such as the preventing violent extremism- winning hearts and minds project and Pathfinder Fund, and set out effective approaches of multi-agency working in local communities to develop relationships and build intelligence.

Reducing Minority Ethnic Unemployment

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This conference was chaired by journalist and broadcaster Nasreen Suleaman. A wide range of topics are covered in the podcasts available as part of this event. Speakers include Dr Mohammed Ali OBE Chief Executive, QED UK, Minister of State Caroline Flint MP, Kay Carberry from the Commission for Human Rights and Equality and the Work Foundations Will Hutton.

Communicating Effectively with the Hard to Reach

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 BST

Truly effective communication is difficult but essential in reaching and engaging with individuals and communities, particularly the hardest to reach, minority groups and young people. This important one-day conference heard from speakers including Gillian Merron MP Parliamentary Secretary and Minister for the East Midlands from the Cabinet Office and the Governments Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Kate Billingham. Chaired by broadcaster Nasreen Suleaman the event brought together representatives from the public, private and third sectors to explore successful methods of targeting and engaging with communities, by communicating at levels which they feel comfortable.

Race Convention 2006

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This year the Commission for Racial Equality - established by the 1976 Race Relations Act to lead the fight against discrimination and to promote good race relations - celebrates its 30th anniversary.To mark the occasion, the CRE is convening a race convention, the first its kind in the UK. It will be a landmark event with up-to-the minute debate to set the agenda for race relations and social equality in 21st century Britain. Speakers included: Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP Department for Communities and Local Government Trevor Phillips Commission for Racial Equality Doudou Di�ne Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari Muslim Council of Britain Lord Bill Morris Tarique Ghaffur Metropolitan Police