We have launched an investigation and assessment into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over concerns about the treatment of some disabled benefits claimants.

More: orlo.uk/D7TJO

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join us and support all procurement work across the Commission.

This role has no official closing date but apply at your earliest convenience.

Find out more: orlo.uk/LIZWF

Too many children and young people in Britain face discrimination and barriers to opportunity.

We supported this legal case as it challenges discrimination in school exclusions.

Read more: equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/legal…

Travel funding for civil society orgs to attend United Nations examination of the UK’s compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD).

Apply now! Deadline 5pm 17th June: orlo.uk/rCPnX

Would you like to be involved in helping strengthen our organisation and deliver its strategic aims?

We are hiring for our next Independent member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

Closing date: 23:55 on Friday 31st May 2024

Visit: orlo.uk/tMugW

Last week to apply: Applications for our Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement role close this Sunday: orlo.uk/v1IVE

You will be responsible for communications planning, insight and evaluation across all priority areas. This role is fixed term to June 2025.

Yesterday we were pleased to attend the Commonwealth Forum annual meeting, where we reconnected with NHRIs from across the Commonwealth, and supported upcoming plans for the handover of the forum from NCHR RWANDA to Ombudsman NHRI Samoa.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has retained its accreditation as an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution.

Find out more: orlo.uk/O8Xji

Last month we responded to a request from the Department for Science, Information and Technology to publish an update on our strategic approach to regulating artificial intelligence.

Find out more about our work to regulate AI in 2024-25:
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We gave evidence to the Criminal Justice Committee today, to support their scrutiny of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill.
We highlighted the importance of public bodies meeting their obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Watch here⬇️ scottishparliament.tv/meeting/crimin…

As Britain’s equality watchdog and a National Human Rights Institution, we have an important role in supporting responsible, fair innovation and use of artificial intelligence.
Read about our approach to regulating AI and the work we've done since 2022: orlo.uk/T6ifa

Yesterday we joined the @GANHRI1 General Assembly where more than 80 #NHRI members discussed #HumanRights priorities for 2024.

We look forward to joining more events in the coming days where we will collectively promote and support human rights.

As the National Human Rights Institution for England and Wales, we are proud to have joined with so many European #NHRIs from the @ENNHRI network yesterday and look forward to further GANHRI and Commonwealth Forum events this week.

We’re looking for a proactive Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement, fixed term to June 2025.

You will lead our strategic communications function and deliver engagement activity with stakeholders.

Closing date: 23:55, 19 May 2024

Visit: orlo.uk/SrSoR

Over the next two days at the GANHRI General Assembly we'll work with the global #NHRI community to continue our work to protect and promote human rights across Britain.

Would you like to be the next Independent member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee?

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for someone who is interested in helping strengthen the organisation.

Closes: 23:55 on Friday 31st May 2024

Visit: orlo.uk/qYrz9

2024–2025 will be the final year of delivery against our current strategic plan. We have developed a plan that builds on our work to date, reflects our ambitions and prepares for our next strategic plan period.

Read our business plan here: orlo.uk/1YWyJ

Yesterday we were pleased to attend an event to meet Professor Shazia Choudhry, who has been nominated as the first UK candidate for the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) for 2025-2028.

We're hiring a Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement, fixed term to June 2025.

You will lead our strategic communications and deliver engagement activity.

Closing date: 23:59, 19 May 2024

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As the House of Lords continues its consideration of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, we have issued a briefing highlighting concerns over proposals around AI powered surveillance and the risks to privacy and of discrimination: orlo.uk/6vtcX