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‘It’s right to focus on race, but we must look at equality in social work in the round’
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Social Work England's new head of equality, diversity and inclusion, Ahmina Akhtar, sets out her priorities for tackling inequalities within her organisation and in the profession as a whole
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In rich countries, vaccines are making Covid-19 a manageable health issue
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For the UK and elsewhere the pandemic’s end is in sight, but less fortunate parts of the world urgently need help
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BetterHelp is the world's largest e-counseling platform
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BetterHelp offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).
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iBreathe – Relax and Breathe
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This uber-simple, beautifully designed app reduces clutter to ensure a mindful and centered experience. Whether you’re battling anxiety or insomnia, iBreathe offers deep breathing exercises for relief.
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Japan: Global Firms Back LGBT Non-Discrimination Act
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Major corporations have endorsed Japan’s proposed Equality Act, which would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination, J-ALL, Athlete Ally, All Out, and Human Rights Watch said today.
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UK supreme court to take on paid interns from underrepresented groups
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Scheme for aspiring lawyers comes as court faces scrutiny over lack of diversity
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FEAR OF USING WRONG LANGUAGE THREATENS RACE INCLUSION IN BUSINESS
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One year on from the murder of George Floyd, new research has revealed that discomfort over what the right language to discuss race in the workplace is could be stalling progress when it comes to diversity and inclusion in business. That’s according to a new report*.
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Brain structures grow differently in boys, men with autism
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Autistic boys and men show notable differences in brain development, according to magnetic resonance imaging scans taken over a 16-year period.
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Cambridge University: Record number of BAME admissions in 2020
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The University of Cambridge accepted a record number of British students from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in 2020, figures show.
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Spain criticized for unequally priced ‘equality stamps’
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Spain’s postal service is feeling a backlash from its attempt to highlight racial inequality.
State-owned Correos España this week issued a set of four stamps in different skin-colored tones. The darker the stamp, the lower the price. The lightest color costs 1.60 euros ($1.95). The darkest one costs 0.70 euros ($0.85).
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Disability campaigners welcome EU’s vaccine certificate
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The European Disability Forum (EDF) says the EU institutions’ agreement on the digital Covid certificate includes specific provisions for persons with disabilities.
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Sewell says commission did find evidence of ‘persistent discrimination’ despite controversial race report
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A commission on racial inequality found evidence of “persistent race-based discrimination”, its chair told MPs on Thursday – despite barely mentioning the phrase in its widely contested report published earlier this year.
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500 global firms put disability inclusion on boardroom agendas
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Valuable 500 network says companies will publish quarterly reports into representation
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