The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published shocking new research on pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the UK. The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for employers to treat a woman unfavourably because she is pregnant, is ill because of her pregnancy, is on maternity leave, or has tried or intends to take […]
Read MoreWEN Wales is pleased to present a report on the key findings from our Women and Multiple Disadvantage Survey (2014 – 15). The survey aimed to gather data from organisations about the causes and impacts of multiple disadvantage for women in Wales. We used the term “multiple disadvantage” to refer to the issues that arise […]
Read MoreWEN Wales will be facilitating three workshops to enable women, and organisations that support women’s equality in Wales, to have their say on the development of Welsh Government’s Equality Objectives. Should the objectives stay the same, or should they be changed? Are the priorities still relevant, or should new priorities be included? No previous knowledge […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday 6th May, WEN Wales launched the first four research briefings in our new ‘Women’s Equality Now: The Position in Wales Today’ series at the Senedd in Cardiff. The event was sponsored by The Presiding Officer, Dame Rosemary Butler AM. The four briefings are based on up-to-date research compiled for WEN Wales by […]
Read MoreDame Rosemary Butler is opening the launch of WEN Wales’ research briefing series on the 6th of May at 12pm in the Oriel Gallery, the Senedd. WEN Wales are launching their series of research briefings called ‘Women’s Equality Now: the position in Wales today on…’. The four briefings are based on current research compiled for […]
Read MoreWith less than 48 hours until we go to the polls, WEN Wales asked the six main parties what their policies were on three of the issues which matter most to women in Wales: Question 1 Research shows unpaid caring has a more profound impact on women’s lives than any other factor, adversely affecting women’s […]
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