Understanding the Equality Act and Localism Bill

Date: Monday 21st February 2011
Time: 10.00am-12.30pm
Venue: Amnesty International UK, The Human Rights Action Centre 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA 
Cost: FREE

Who is it for?
WRC members who wish to learn more about the Equality Act and the Decentralisation and Localism Bill and how this legislation will impact on women’s organisations. 

What’s it about?
The event will focus on the following items of legislation and their impact on women’s organisations:

• The Equality Act 2010: A new act which streamlines existing anti-discrimination laws and outlines public authority duties to promote gender equality.  

• The Localism Bill: A wide ranging piece of legislation designed to give more freedom to local authorities and grant communities more ways to be involved in local decision making. The bill provides the blueprint for the Government’s plans to create a ‘Big Society’ and devolve greater power to local communities.  

For those who are unfamiliar with the bill; a guide can be found here:

What will I take away?

• Knowledge of the Equality Act and changes to the Public Sector Duties.
• Enhanced awareness of the future challenges and opportunities for the women’s sector posed by the Equality Act.
• Knowledge of the Localism Bill and the challenges and opportunities it presents for the women’s sector.

How to Book:
Please email rebecca@wrc.org.uk

Still have questions?
Contact Rebecca Veazey on 0207 324 3046, or at rebecca@wrc.org.uk

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What does the change of government mean to you?

Date: Thursday 14th October 2010
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Venue: Women’s Resource Centre, 33-41 Dallington Street, EC1V 0BB

The WRC is providing training to inform its members about how the recent change of government will impact on women’s organisations. The session will inform members about the Coalition government’s policies relating to the women’s sector and educate them about existing government programmes that will now end.

The training will offer practical advice on how organisations can influence locally and ways to best operate in the new political landscape.   

To book your FREE place on this seminar please email Rebecca Veazey or call 020 7324 3030.
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