Equality and Human Rights Commission
The EHRC was established in October 2007 with a broad remit. It replaced and took over the work of
the Equal Opportunities Commission, Commission for Racial Equality and Disability Rights
Commission and was also given responsibility for promoting equality and tackling discrimination in
respect of age, sexual orientation and religion or belief, promoting good relations between groups,
and providing institutional support for human rights.
The Equal Opportunities Commission’s role, as the independent statutory body on gender equality
for Great Britain until 30th September 2007, was to promote equality of opportunity for all men and
women and to eliminate sex discrimination and discrimination against transsexual people. Its initial
role was to ensure that 1.
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5.
Women’s economic potential would be realised, leading to higher productivity.
Equal pay.
A family-friendly economy.
Equal choice in education, jobs and leisure.
Proper rewards for skills in areas of work where women predominate, including the care
sector.
6. Equal power for women and men.
It was instrumental in pushing through the Equal Pay Act of 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act of
1975.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The EHRC was established in October 2007 with a broad remit. It replaced and took over the work of
the Equal Opportunities Commission, Commission for Racial Equality and Disability Rights
Commission and was also given responsibility for promoting equality and tackling discrimination in
respect of age, sexual orientation and religion or belief, promoting good relations between groups,
and providing institutional support for human rights.
The Equal Opportunities Commission’s role, as the independent statutory body on gender equality
for Great Britain until 30th September 2007, was to promote equality of opportunity for all men and
women and to eliminate sex discrimination and discrimination against transsexual people. Its initial
role was to ensure that 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Women’s economic potential would be realised, leading to higher productivity.
Equal pay.
A family-friendly economy.
Equal choice in education, jobs and leisure.
Proper rewards for skills in areas of work where women predominate, including the care
sector.
6. Equal power for women and men.
It was instrumental in pushing through the Equal Pay Act of 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act of
1975.
The EOC was good because it attempted to achieve equal opportunities for women.The
Equal Opportunities Commission was established in 1975 in order to enforce the terms of
the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The EOC has been good for
women because it has worked to ensure that there is equal pay for like jobs and that there is
no discrimination in education, job recruitment and advertising on grounds of gender. Since
2007, the EOC has been part of the EHRC - the Equality and Human Rights
Commission - giving it a broader role for women’s rights.
The EOC was good because it attempted to achieve equal opportunities for women.The
Equal Opportunities Commission was established in 1975 in order to enforce the terms of
the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The EOC has been good for
women because it has worked to ensure that there is equal pay for like jobs and that there is
no discrimination in education, job recruitment and advertising on grounds of gender. Since
2007, the EOC has been part of the EHRC - the Equality and Human Rights
Commission - giving it a broader role for women’s rights.
The EOC was good because it attempted to achieve equal opportunities for women.The
Equal Opportunities Commission was established in 1975 in order to enforce the terms of
the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The EOC has been good for
women because it has worked to ensure that there is equal pay for like jobs and that there is
no discrimination in education, job recruitment and advertising on grounds of gender. Since
2007, the EOC has been part of the EHRC - the Equality and Human Rights
Commission - giving it a broader role for women’s rights.
The EOC was good because it attempted to achieve equal opportunities for women.The
Equal Opportunities Commission was established in 1975 in order to enforce the terms of
the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The EOC has been good for
women because it has worked to ensure that there is equal pay for like jobs and that there is
no discrimination in education, job recruitment and advertising on grounds of gender. Since
2007, the EOC has been part of the EHRC - the Equality and Human Rights
Commission - giving it a broader role for women’s rights.
The EOC was good because it attempted to achieve equal opportunities for women.The
Equal Opportunities Commission was established in 1975 in order to enforce the terms of
the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The EOC has been good for
women because it has worked to ensure that there is equal pay for like jobs and that there is
no discrimination in education, job recruitment and advertising on grounds of gender. Since
2007, the EOC has been part of the EHRC - the Equality and Human Rights
Commission - giving it a broader role for women’s rights.