Equality and Human Rights Commission
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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.
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
- support recruitment/retention
👉 https://ow.ly/H1lU50ZVs3O
The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces:
- improve data collection
- tackle harassment and discrimination
- support recruitment/retention
👉 https://ow.ly/H1lU50ZVs3O
October 8, 2026 at 7:00 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
- support recruitment/retention
👉 https://ow.ly/H1lU50ZVs3O
The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces:
- improve data collection
- tackle harassment and discrimination
- support recruitment/retention
👉 https://ow.ly/H1lU50ZVs3O
The human rights record of every United Nations member state is subject to regular review by other states.
Every five years under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), recommendations are made to help improve protections.
Discover more: https://ow.ly/VTq450ZVeSG
Every five years under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), recommendations are made to help improve protections.
Discover more: https://ow.ly/VTq450ZVeSG
October 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The human rights record of every United Nations member state is subject to regular review by other states.
Every five years under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), recommendations are made to help improve protections.
Discover more: https://ow.ly/VTq450ZVeSG
Every five years under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), recommendations are made to help improve protections.
Discover more: https://ow.ly/VTq450ZVeSG
New independent evaluation out now: how are Scotland's colleges and universities getting on with the National Equality Outcomes, our joint approach with Scottish Funding Council to tackle persistent inequalities in further and higher education?
Read more: https://ow.ly/6gAT50ZUx6X
Read more: https://ow.ly/6gAT50ZUx6X
October 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
New independent evaluation out now: how are Scotland's colleges and universities getting on with the National Equality Outcomes, our joint approach with Scottish Funding Council to tackle persistent inequalities in further and higher education?
Read more: https://ow.ly/6gAT50ZUx6X
Read more: https://ow.ly/6gAT50ZUx6X
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has championed human rights for nearly 60 years.
The UK signed up in 1976, promising rights such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial.
Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/8kIa50ZTXu4
The UK signed up in 1976, promising rights such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial.
Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/8kIa50ZTXu4
October 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has championed human rights for nearly 60 years.
The UK signed up in 1976, promising rights such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial.
Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/8kIa50ZTXu4
The UK signed up in 1976, promising rights such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial.
Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/8kIa50ZTXu4
We’re offering travel funding for GB civil society orgs to attend the UN examination of the UK’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Apply before 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026: https://ow.ly/o09b50ZTQPt
Apply before 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026: https://ow.ly/o09b50ZTQPt
October 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
We’re offering travel funding for GB civil society orgs to attend the UN examination of the UK’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Apply before 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026: https://ow.ly/o09b50ZTQPt
Apply before 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026: https://ow.ly/o09b50ZTQPt
Since 2019, we've been a prescribed body for whistleblowing, meaning workers can report concerns about employer breaches of equality and human rights law to us.
Read our latest report on how we handle these disclosures: https://ow.ly/1ZjV50ZTzX5
Read our latest report on how we handle these disclosures: https://ow.ly/1ZjV50ZTzX5
October 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Since 2019, we've been a prescribed body for whistleblowing, meaning workers can report concerns about employer breaches of equality and human rights law to us.
Read our latest report on how we handle these disclosures: https://ow.ly/1ZjV50ZTzX5
Read our latest report on how we handle these disclosures: https://ow.ly/1ZjV50ZTzX5
We have published our annual Wales Impact Report, which shows the range and impact of our work to protect and promote rights and make Wales fairer in 2025 to 2026.
To read more: https://ow.ly/mkSU50ZT8gX
To read more: https://ow.ly/mkSU50ZT8gX
October 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
We have published our annual Wales Impact Report, which shows the range and impact of our work to protect and promote rights and make Wales fairer in 2025 to 2026.
To read more: https://ow.ly/mkSU50ZT8gX
To read more: https://ow.ly/mkSU50ZT8gX
Involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
Want to make them better?
Use our consultation to share your views on the draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm today : https://ow.ly/Tmyl50ZSIt4
Want to make them better?
Use our consultation to share your views on the draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm today : https://ow.ly/Tmyl50ZSIt4
September 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
Want to make them better?
Use our consultation to share your views on the draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm today : https://ow.ly/Tmyl50ZSIt4
Want to make them better?
Use our consultation to share your views on the draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm today : https://ow.ly/Tmyl50ZSIt4
Share your views on our recently published draft Technical Guidance for Schools if you are involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales: https://ow.ly/Bz3Z50ZSkc3
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm tomorrow - 30 September.
Get involved and make a difference!
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm tomorrow - 30 September.
Get involved and make a difference!
September 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Share your views on our recently published draft Technical Guidance for Schools if you are involved in schools in England, Scotland or Wales: https://ow.ly/Bz3Z50ZSkc3
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm tomorrow - 30 September.
Get involved and make a difference!
Our consultation is open until 11:59pm tomorrow - 30 September.
Get involved and make a difference!
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until Wednesday 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/Lq4650ZRuuC
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until Wednesday 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/Lq4650ZRuuC
September 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until Wednesday 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/Lq4650ZRuuC
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until Wednesday 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/Lq4650ZRuuC
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/1BuB50ZRkv3
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/1BuB50ZRkv3
September 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/1BuB50ZRkv3
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/1BuB50ZRkv3
We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights.
Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://ow.ly/gHsP50ZR0uj
Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://ow.ly/gHsP50ZR0uj
September 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights.
Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://ow.ly/gHsP50ZR0uj
Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://ow.ly/gHsP50ZR0uj
Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport.
Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/tua350ZQCIa
Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/tua350ZQCIa
September 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport.
Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/tua350ZQCIa
Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/tua350ZQCIa
Last 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://ow.ly/aM2R50ZQcyB
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as:
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
👉https://ow.ly/aM2R50ZQcyB
September 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Last 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://ow.ly/aM2R50ZQcyB
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as:
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
👉https://ow.ly/aM2R50ZQcyB
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 support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/vLrP50ZPJAR
Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/vLrP50ZPJAR
September 22, 2026 at 7:00 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 support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/vLrP50ZPJAR
Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/vLrP50ZPJAR
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/xiIf50ZP9vv
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/xiIf50ZP9vv
September 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/xiIf50ZP9vv
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/xiIf50ZP9vv
New @ennhri.bsky.social Rule of Law Report
Drawing on evidence from #NHRIs across Europe, the report explores key rule of law and human rights developments, with dedicated sections on disinformation and law-making processes.
Read it here 👇
https://ow.ly/lEaF50ZPaaK
Drawing on evidence from #NHRIs across Europe, the report explores key rule of law and human rights developments, with dedicated sections on disinformation and law-making processes.
Read it here 👇
https://ow.ly/lEaF50ZPaaK
September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New @ennhri.bsky.social Rule of Law Report
Drawing on evidence from #NHRIs across Europe, the report explores key rule of law and human rights developments, with dedicated sections on disinformation and law-making processes.
Read it here 👇
https://ow.ly/lEaF50ZPaaK
Drawing on evidence from #NHRIs across Europe, the report explores key rule of law and human rights developments, with dedicated sections on disinformation and law-making processes.
Read it here 👇
https://ow.ly/lEaF50ZPaaK
Today is International Equal Pay Day!
As set out in the Equality Act 2010, men and women in the same employment performing equal work must receive equal pay in Great Britain, unless any difference in pay can be justified.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/FkNh50ZP0xi
#EqualPayDay
As set out in the Equality Act 2010, men and women in the same employment performing equal work must receive equal pay in Great Britain, unless any difference in pay can be justified.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/FkNh50ZP0xi
#EqualPayDay
September 18, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Today is International Equal Pay Day!
As set out in the Equality Act 2010, men and women in the same employment performing equal work must receive equal pay in Great Britain, unless any difference in pay can be justified.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/FkNh50ZP0xi
#EqualPayDay
As set out in the Equality Act 2010, men and women in the same employment performing equal work must receive equal pay in Great Britain, unless any difference in pay can be justified.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/FkNh50ZP0xi
#EqualPayDay
Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Find out more about them and our work on our website: https://ow.ly/WKMm50ZOlPM
#humanrights
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Find out more about them and our work on our website: https://ow.ly/WKMm50ZOlPM
#humanrights
September 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Find out more about them and our work on our website: https://ow.ly/WKMm50ZOlPM
#humanrights
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Find out more about them and our work on our website: https://ow.ly/WKMm50ZOlPM
#humanrights
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/1zVf50ZNUbC
Find out more: https://ow.ly/1zVf50ZNUbC
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/1zVf50ZNUbC
Find out more: https://ow.ly/1zVf50ZNUbC
As part of our Strategic Plan 2025 to 2028, we are committed to ensuring everyone has the freedom to connect with the people and places they value most.
Read our guiding principles for accessible transport here: https://ow.ly/yuGa50ZNFQY
Read our guiding principles for accessible transport here: https://ow.ly/yuGa50ZNFQY
September 15, 2026 at 8:07 AM
As part of our Strategic Plan 2025 to 2028, we are committed to ensuring everyone has the freedom to connect with the people and places they value most.
Read our guiding principles for accessible transport here: https://ow.ly/yuGa50ZNFQY
Read our guiding principles for accessible transport here: https://ow.ly/yuGa50ZNFQY
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/XQBm50ZMBWz
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/XQBm50ZMBWz
September 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Work in schools in England, Scotland or Wales?
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/XQBm50ZMBWz
We want your views on our draft technical guidance for schools.
Our consultation is open until 30 September — help us make it as useful as possible: https://ow.ly/XQBm50ZMBWz
Pregnancy and maternity guidance is essential reading for employers.
Our toolkits are here to help:
Pregnancy guide 👉 https://ow.ly/Wiq350ZM28n
Parental leave guide 👉 https://ow.ly/pKkG50ZM28o
Return to work guide 👉 https://ow.ly/yftl50ZM28m
Our toolkits are here to help:
Pregnancy guide 👉 https://ow.ly/Wiq350ZM28n
Parental leave guide 👉 https://ow.ly/pKkG50ZM28o
Return to work guide 👉 https://ow.ly/yftl50ZM28m
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Pregnancy and maternity guidance is essential reading for employers.
Our toolkits are here to help:
Pregnancy guide 👉 https://ow.ly/Wiq350ZM28n
Parental leave guide 👉 https://ow.ly/pKkG50ZM28o
Return to work guide 👉 https://ow.ly/yftl50ZM28m
Our toolkits are here to help:
Pregnancy guide 👉 https://ow.ly/Wiq350ZM28n
Parental leave guide 👉 https://ow.ly/pKkG50ZM28o
Return to work guide 👉 https://ow.ly/yftl50ZM28m
The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/vui350ZLvOv
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/vui350ZLvOv
September 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/vui350ZLvOv
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/vui350ZLvOv
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/bWoB2
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/bWoB2
September 9, 2026 at 7:00 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/bWoB2
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/bWoB2