Equalities

We lead on issues relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality matters; we have responsibility across government for equality strategy and legislation.

Find out about our work across government, the Equality Act 2010 and how it impacts us all, and read the Equality strategy. The previous Government Equalities Office website is available on the National Archives website.

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Parents keen to kick homophobia out of sport
Survey results show 70 per cent of parents are concerned about their children hearing homophobic abuse at sporting events.
Published 8 Aug 2011
Breaking the glass ceiling
Home Secretary tells UK companies: 'improve your organisation by helping more women to get into top jobs'.
Published 29 july 2011
Headhunters code of conduct launched
New principles should help bring more talented women into UK boardrooms, says Theresa May.
Published 22 july 2011
National Institute of Economic and Social Research Report on LGB&T equality in the workplace
We commissioned research to identify the barriers faced by employers in ensuring their workplaces are LGB&T-friendly.
Published 19 July 2011
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Annual report 2010-2011
The Government equalities office annual report and accounts.
Published 14 July 2011

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