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Welcome to the official Bluesky account of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
As Britain’s independent equality and human rights regulator, our role is to protect and promote the rights of everyone, to ensure fairness, dignity and respect.
As Britain’s independent equality and human rights regulator, our role is to protect and promote the rights of everyone, to ensure fairness, dignity and respect.
The effort to ensure women enjoy human rights on an equal basis with men is ongoing. Since 1986, the UK has been working to meet its commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ydpQ2
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ydpQ2
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The effort to ensure women enjoy human rights on an equal basis with men is ongoing. Since 1986, the UK has been working to meet its commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ydpQ2
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ydpQ2
Discriminating against someone with a protected characteristic is illegal.
The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including race.
Race can mean colour, nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins.
Discover more 👉 https://orlo.uk/vD9hI
The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including race.
Race can mean colour, nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins.
Discover more 👉 https://orlo.uk/vD9hI
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Discriminating against someone with a protected characteristic is illegal.
The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including race.
Race can mean colour, nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins.
Discover more 👉 https://orlo.uk/vD9hI
The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including race.
Race can mean colour, nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins.
Discover more 👉 https://orlo.uk/vD9hI
The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest.
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/GYsru
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/GYsru
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest.
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/GYsru
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/GYsru
Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination.
Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation.
Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 https://orlo.uk/YkFX3
Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation.
Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 https://orlo.uk/YkFX3
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination.
Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation.
Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 https://orlo.uk/YkFX3
Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation.
Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 https://orlo.uk/YkFX3
Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act.
Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights.
Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/hFYye
Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights.
Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/hFYye
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act.
Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights.
Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/hFYye
Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights.
Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/hFYye
The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest.
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/6Qzps
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/6Qzps
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest.
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/6Qzps
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/6Qzps
It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.
Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.
We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/KJqLY
Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.
We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/KJqLY
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.
Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.
We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/KJqLY
Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.
We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/KJqLY
Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: https://orlo.uk/b6oKB
It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights.
Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights.
Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: https://orlo.uk/b6oKB
It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights.
Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights.
Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/D13U8
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/D13U8
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport.
Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://orlo.uk/ZnWLE
Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://orlo.uk/ZnWLE
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport.
Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://orlo.uk/ZnWLE
Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://orlo.uk/ZnWLE
We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed.
Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work.
Find out more about our legal action here 👇
https://orlo.uk/A2OwF
Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work.
Find out more about our legal action here 👇
https://orlo.uk/A2OwF
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed.
Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work.
Find out more about our legal action here 👇
https://orlo.uk/A2OwF
Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work.
Find out more about our legal action here 👇
https://orlo.uk/A2OwF
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world.
Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to.
You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history.
Check it out: https://orlo.uk/dRsda?
Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to.
You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history.
Check it out: https://orlo.uk/dRsda?
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world.
Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to.
You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history.
Check it out: https://orlo.uk/dRsda?
Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to.
You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history.
Check it out: https://orlo.uk/dRsda?
This year we worked with all 42 ICB's in England to address;
✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability
✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care
✔️ Digital exclusion in health services
More https://orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport
✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability
✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care
✔️ Digital exclusion in health services
More https://orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This year we worked with all 42 ICB's in England to address;
✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability
✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care
✔️ Digital exclusion in health services
More https://orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport
✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability
✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care
✔️ Digital exclusion in health services
More https://orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport
Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/thPnr #AIEquality
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/thPnr #AIEquality
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment.
Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/62Brk
Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/62Brk
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment.
Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/62Brk
Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/62Brk
As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working.
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/D8oiD
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/D8oiD
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working.
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/D8oiD
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/D8oiD
We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season!
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/HMvVi
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/HMvVi
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season!
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/HMvVi
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/HMvVi
We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/nqlUH
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/nqlUH
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work.
Read our guidance for employers to help you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/EG5pp
Read our guidance for employers to help you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/EG5pp
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work.
Read our guidance for employers to help you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/EG5pp
Read our guidance for employers to help you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/EG5pp
Every child deserves to thrive in school.
Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://orlo.uk/HWpWa
Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://orlo.uk/HWpWa
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Every child deserves to thrive in school.
Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://orlo.uk/HWpWa
Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://orlo.uk/HWpWa
We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season!
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/7qgxN
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/7qgxN
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season!
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/7qgxN
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/7qgxN
We have published a report assessing the UK government’s implementation of the 2022 UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations: https://orlo.uk/UmWZU #HumanRightsDay
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
We have published a report assessing the UK government’s implementation of the 2022 UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations: https://orlo.uk/UmWZU #HumanRightsDay
We have called on the Ministry of Justice to improve understanding of the impacts of synthetic pepper spray before rollout in young offender institutions. We will intervene in a judicial review to clarify the MoJ’s obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty: https://orlo.uk/FkXlV
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We have called on the Ministry of Justice to improve understanding of the impacts of synthetic pepper spray before rollout in young offender institutions. We will intervene in a judicial review to clarify the MoJ’s obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty: https://orlo.uk/FkXlV
Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care.
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
🔗 https://orlo.uk/qwjIY
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
🔗 https://orlo.uk/qwjIY
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care.
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
🔗 https://orlo.uk/qwjIY
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
🔗 https://orlo.uk/qwjIY
We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: https://orlo.uk/RypxG
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: https://orlo.uk/RypxG