Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which recognises the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, when demonstrators peacefully protesting against apartheid were killed. As well as commemoration and remembrance, this day encourages us all to reflect on how we are working to combat racial discrimination and injustice in our societies.   … Continued

Ground-breaking, one-of-a-kind access scheme

As a wheelchair user and assistance dog owner, I understand the anxiety of going somewhere new. Will I be able to get in? Will the customer service be accommodating? Will people help me and my dog? These fears used to stop me from going out independently, causing me to miss out on so much in … Continued

Our Response: ‘Gender Questioning Children: Non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England’ Draft for Consultation

  The Diversity Trust echos concern expressed by fellow LGBTQ+-led organisations supporting the community regarding the recently released draft guidance for consultation surrounding school and college policy towards gender questioning children. Firstly, we would like to emphasise calls by the LGBTQ+ equalities sector that this is only draft non-statutory guidance, and changes will not be … Continued

Work at MI6

Explore roles at MI6 and discover a career full of opportunity At MI6, our mission is to protect the UK from overseas threats. We work secretly around the world, so it’s fair to say our business needs are quite unique. It’s why we rely on our Business Support Officers (BSOs) to assist our operational and … Continued

2024 Q1 Statement

  As we start 2024, we have so much progress to reflect on, we have so much to celebrate, our networks and impact are increasing. We’ve been able to work with more and more amazing groups and organisations to share knowledge and create social change.   Despite such incredible advances, there is consistent rhetoric, in the … Continued

Diversity News – Winter 2024

Our winter newsletter is packed full of useful information, and lots of dates for your diary, to keep you informed and up-to-date on all the latest updates. We hope your year has got off to a really good start, as we work harder than ever to influence social change, for a fairer and safer society … Continued

A word of advice on how to break through the glass ceiling

The Glass Ceiling is the ‘Unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.’ The representation of women and minorities in high ranking positions across the world today is severely lacking, and a huge part of this is due to the invisible barrier that inhibits deserved progression and promotion. In … Continued

The Diversity Trust Podcast #15 Renee Bracey Sherman – PART 2

    Listen to the full podcast interview here…   #13 [The Diversity Trust Podcast] Renee Bracey Sherman – PART 2   Listen to a snippet here…   [#13 Soundbite 1] Renee Bracey Sherman – Intersectionality   “…we are supportive of people generally who fit a certain mould, that are white, or they’re married, heterosexual, … Continued