Supporting Diversity

Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways.

Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, namely the key areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. In addition to the legislation which seeks to prevent discrimination in all these areas, UCLan has a public duty to promote equality and remove discrimination in race, gender and disability.

People must not be unfairly discriminated against and we must all contribute to creating a positive workplace environment where discriminatory practices and discrimination no longer happen.

Diversity is about valuing individual difference. So 'diversity' is much more than just a new word for equality. A diversity approach aims to recognise, value and manage difference to enable all employees to contribute and realise their full potential.

Diversity challenges us to recognise and value all sorts of differences in order to make Britain a better place for everyone to work.

Diversity is also about recognising that we all come from different backgrounds. If we welcome diversity, value each other and treat each other fairly, we will work and interact better.

Useful Links

UCLan Equality and Diversity including UCLan's Equality and Diversity Policy

Equal Opportunities Commission www.eoc.org.uk
 
Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com
 
Citizens Advice Bureau - Adviceguide www.nacab.org.uk

Information Commissioner's Office www.ico.gov.uk