Respect and fair treatment

The Equality Commission’s Chief Commissioner, Michael Wardlow, has said that laws against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation are built on the same principle as all equality law – respect for the dignity of all people.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Aug 2012, 10:52 BST

Mr Wardlow was speaking in the week of the third annual Foyle Pride festival.

He said: “Despite the fact that the Pride festival is now a regular event in Northern Ireland’s calendar, we cannot ignore the fact that many members of that community will have experienced hurtful and discriminatory treatment.”

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This week the Equality Commission had staff at Foyle Pride celebrations both to give advice to those who may be experiencing discrimination and also to hear about first hand experiences so that we can better shape our services. It is also running a ‘Your Rights At Work’ event in partnership with the trade union UNISON during Foyle Pride week and training with Derry City Council. Commissioner Milton Kerr represented the Commission at a civic event and at the launch of Foyle Pride Week last night in the Void Gallery.

The Equality Commission provides free and confidential advice to anyone who believes they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination and can be contacted at 028 90 500 600.

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