Published in Accord Equality·Feb 2, 2021We’re moving…This equality blog is closing, but we’re not going away! When we opened this blog a couple of years ago, we used Medium because it had a modern look and feel that we couldn’t replicate on the main Accord website. …1 min read1 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Dec 8, 2020Gender: Beyond the BinaryTransgender Awareness Week is an annual event and this year ran from the 13th — 19th November. It’s an international event to help raise the profile and visibility of issues faced by members of the transgender and gender non-conforming communities. Why do we need an awareness week? In some respects…Trade Unions6 min readTrade Unions6 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Oct 31, 2020Short-changed: The disability pay gapThe TUC introduced Disability Pay Gap Day last year. It is the day of the year when the average disabled person stops being paid, compared to the average non-disabled person. Today’s report shows that this gap is extending, and unless drastic action is taken this will soon be a chasm. …Disability3 min readDisability3 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Oct 1, 2020Black History Month 2020October is Black History month. It’s an opportunity for us to: Dig deeper. Look closer. Think bigger. There can be no denying the significant achievements and influences of Black people throughout our collective history. And although we’ve all known for some time that racism has been alive and well, this…Black History Month5 min readBlack History Month5 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Sep 24, 2020Suicide Prevention Day 2020Every year on the 10th September, organisations and communities across the world come together to raise awareness and to focus on creating a world where fewer people die due to suicide. In the UK in 2018, more than 6,800 people died of suicide (and it’s more than 80,000 people worldwide)…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Aug 4, 2020Lockdown: Celebrating EidBy Sheeba Hamid Hello everyone, I hope you’re all keeping well and have transitioned well into your new home working routines. It’s been an interesting few months, and not without its challenges as many of us have had to learn to adapt to a completely new way of working. During…Equality4 min readEquality4 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Jul 30, 2020Face coverings: The damage of challengingThere’s no doubt we’re living in strange times right now, with the law now requiring face coverings to be worn in public settings. …Covid-197 min readCovid-197 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Jul 22, 2020Nelson Mandela Day EventSince 2010, the 18th July has been declared Nelson Mandela Day — celebrated on his birthday. It offers us a chance to reflect on issues of social injustice, and peace, but also reminds us that we can achieve great things when we unite together. You don’t have to be political…Equality5 min readEquality5 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Jul 1, 2020Looking after your mental health during the pandemicThe coronavirus is affecting the way many of us live our lives every day, and continues to cut many people off from others. It’s normal that this affects people’s mental health. There are some things that we can all do to help ourselves and others during this difficult time. We…Time To Talk4 min readTime To Talk4 min read
Published in Accord Equality·Nov 4, 2019Disability Pay Gap DayThe TUC has determined that the 4th November as ‘Disability Pay Gap Day’ — the day when the average disabled person stops getting paid compared to the average non disabled person. To coincide with this, the TUC has launched a new report on the Disability Employment and Pay gap. The…Disability3 min readDisability3 min read
