Organisations in the humanitarian and development aid sector have reached a partnership with INTERPOL in an attempt to deal with perpetrators of sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse who work for them. “Project Soteria” aims to bring …
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A report by the University and College Union (UCU) has said that sexual violence is “endemic” in university and college workplaces. In a survey of 4000 staff, one in ten university and college staff reported directly …
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The average waiting time for a first hearing at an employment tribunal is around a year. This was admitted by the Ministry of Justice in answer to a written question in Parliament. In detail the …
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Government, universities and whistle blowing campaigners have jointly called for victims of sexual harassment in universities not to be silenced by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Encouraged by the Higher Education Minister Michelle Donelan, by the end …
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A review at Action Aid UK has reported that some black and ethnic minority staff have suffered racism and feel “less valued [and] less supported” than their white colleagues. A staff survey and an independent audit found …
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An independent inquiry report has found that one in three people working at the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF), have witnessed or experienced bullying, harassment or discriminatory behaviours. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport …
