The National Equality Partnership supports the third sector to challenge inequality and promote equality and human rights. It is a three year project (2008-11) funded by Capacitybuilders under the Improving Support Programme. Our national programme covers the whole of England.
What do we do?
We offer training, information and one-to-one support to umbrella organisations to help them challenge disablism, homophobia, racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination and human rights abuse. We enable equalities organisations to increase their voices so that inequality is tackled effectively.
All of our work promotes collaboration and partnerships, sharing expertise and encouraging long-term relationships between equalities organisations and the wider third sector.
Our work is closely informed by our reference group encompassing all equalities sectors as well as generalist organisations. The partnership of NEP is made up of:
Women’s Resource Centre is the lead partner with core staff based at our London office.
For more information see www.improvingsupport.org.uk/equalityanddiversity.
How can I get involved?