11/06/2004
£1.3m on offer to 'equality aware' voluntary groups
Voluntary organisations are being offered the chance to share in £1.3 million to raise awareness of new employment equality measures, it has been announced today.
The cash aims to support voluntary and not-for-profit organisations in their work to raise awareness and understanding of the new sexual orientation and religion or belief legislation. A range of organisations will be able to benefit from this funding, Industry Minister Jacqui Smith said today.
An increased level of information and awareness will have "benefits for individuals and employers" needing to understand the new rights and responsibilities.
Ms Smith said: "These new regulations outlaw discrimination at work on the grounds of sexual orientation and religion for the first time and offers basic rights to people who experience discrimination.
"The £1.3 million I'm announcing today will help ensure the increased awareness of the new legislation and reflect our commitment to equality."
The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation and Religion or Belief) Regulations aim to: outlaw discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, religion or belief in employment and vocational training; and provide protection to all workers from unfair discrimination, harassment and victimisation on these grounds.
The funding is available for and up to 31 March 2005 and organisations are invited to submit proposals by Wednesday 21 July 2004.
(gmcg)
The cash aims to support voluntary and not-for-profit organisations in their work to raise awareness and understanding of the new sexual orientation and religion or belief legislation. A range of organisations will be able to benefit from this funding, Industry Minister Jacqui Smith said today.
An increased level of information and awareness will have "benefits for individuals and employers" needing to understand the new rights and responsibilities.
Ms Smith said: "These new regulations outlaw discrimination at work on the grounds of sexual orientation and religion for the first time and offers basic rights to people who experience discrimination.
"The £1.3 million I'm announcing today will help ensure the increased awareness of the new legislation and reflect our commitment to equality."
The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation and Religion or Belief) Regulations aim to: outlaw discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, religion or belief in employment and vocational training; and provide protection to all workers from unfair discrimination, harassment and victimisation on these grounds.
The funding is available for and up to 31 March 2005 and organisations are invited to submit proposals by Wednesday 21 July 2004.
(gmcg)
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