Domestic abuse is a pivotal issue in today’s social climate and can be exacerbated by policy gaps and poor support systems. After years of development the Domestic Abuse Bill returned to the House of Lords in the UK on 8 March 2021 to complete its report stage, one of the final stages before being enshrined in law.
In a field like diversity, where the volume of learning can be staggering, it can be hard to feel a sense of personal progression. To help myself with this, I started to look at the 12 Step Recovery Programme – but through the lens of diversity issues.
COVID-19, Brexit and the US election have meant that news stories which would usually make the headlines are getting no coverage at all. That’s helping the government to go unchallenged on serious and important issues. The experiences of those seeking asylum in the UK and the rest of Europe on the basis of their sexual … Continued
Diversity brings value to the workplace and most importantly, right now, we all need to listen to diversity. Whilst we are listening, we also need to be aware of the impact the world is having on people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Ideas are the lifeblood of innovation. Without new ideas, development in all areas stagnates, be it new products, services, ways of doing things, or new solutions to old problems. The appetite in society for the new, for the next big thing, is insatiable; hence the long queues outside shops selling the latest model. A business … Continued
Every year, throughout June, there are gay pride festivals and events across the world. These celebrations mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which began outside the Stonewall Inn, Greenwich Village, in New York City in late June 1969. The weekend of rioting is acknowledged as the birthplace of the modern gay liberation movement. … Continued
The rise in work-from-home opportunities has been a huge boost to the disabled and chronically ill communities. Accessible jobs are on the increase, free education offerings abound and on-line opportunities to connect with others are growing. People are increasingly open to expanding their networks and the sense of community is growing as increasing numbers of … Continued
The hidden homeless akt is a specialist charity that supports LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or vulnerably housed. This particular group accounts for 24% of the young homeless population, as stated in a study conducted by akt in 2015*. This statistic includes anyone who is sofa surfing, staying with friends … Continued
During our lock down, most industries and people are taking a break from the rat race. From the daily grind of commuting, offices, meetings, seminars, commuting home, microwave meals, sleep and then repeat. I’m generalising, but we often overload our days, trying to fit everything in, which leaves little time to reflect on our lives. … Continued
LGBT History Month marks a time to celebrate the incredible shift in LGBTQ rights the UK has experienced since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967. Measures towards equality have come in a relatively short period of time, including the scrapping of Section 28 which prevented schools from talking about LGBTQ issues in a positive … Continued