Useful Links

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The list below contains links to some useful websites. It includes government bodies, agencies, voluntary groups and organisations that work on equality and diversity issues. These sites cover local, national and international contexts.

Northamptonshire County Council does not accept any responsibility for the content of any external websites. They are included for information only.

Age

• Age Positive (National)
  A team in the Department of Work and Pensions promoting age diversity in employment.
• Help the Aged (National)
  A voluntary organisation offering a range of services to older people.
• Maturity Works (National)
  Site for older workers.

Disability

• Ability Northants (Local)
  Focal point for disabled people and organisations in Northamptonshire.
• British Council of Disabled People (National)
  Umbrella organisation promoting the full participation and equality of disabled people in society.
• Disability Rights Commission (National)
  National agency created to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity for the disabled.
• Disability Unit (National)
  Unit in the Department of Work and Pensions informing disabled people of their civil rights.
• European Disability Forum (International)
  Umbrella organisation representing disabled people in Europe and seeking to ensure disabled representation in EU policy-making.

Gender

• Equal Opportunities Commission (National)
  National agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in Britain.
• European Women's Lobby (International)
  The co-ordinating body of women's NGOs in Europe.
• Women and Equality Unit (National)
  The office responsible for leading on gender and sexual equality in government.
• Women's National Commission (National)
  The official advisory body giving the views of women to the government.
• Womenwatch (International)
  UN website offering information and resources on the promotion of gender equality.

Race/Ethnicity

• Black and Asian Grad (National)
  National organisation aiming to improve the employability of Black and Asian students in the UK.
• Black Information Link (National)
  Website of the 1990 Trust.
• Commission for Racial Equality (National)
  National agency for tackling racial discrimination and promoting racial equality.
• Ethnic Minority Foundation (National)
  Organisation working for the regeneration of Britain's black and minority ethnic (BME) communities.
• EU Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (International)
  Centre providing information to the European Union on racism and xenophobia at a European level.
• Institute for Race Relations (National)
  Independent charity carrying out research on race relations.
• Northamptonshire Hebrew Congregation (Local)
  Organisation for Jewish people in Northamptonshire.
• Northamptonshire Race Equality Council (Local)
  A body existing to challenge and eradicate racial discrimination in Northamptonshire.
• Refugee Council (National)
  The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.
• Workpermit (National)
  A consultancy firm offering immigration and work permit services and advice for entry to the UK.

Sexuality

• Citizenship 21 (National)
  A project designed to tackle homophobia and other prejudices.
• Northamptonshire Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Alliance (Local)
  Organisation representing lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in Northamptonshire.
• Stamp Out Homophobia (Local)
  The Northamptonshire police's campaign to promote equality of service to lesbian, gay and bisexual communities.
• Stonewall (National)
  Organisation working to achieve legal equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals.
• Terence Higgins Trust (National)
  The largest HIV and AIDS charity in the UK.

Work/Employment

• Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (National)
  An independent and impartial service to prevent and resolve workplace disputes.
• Angel Productions (National)
  Video and DVD training resources on equality and diversity at work.
• Employment Tribunals (National)
  The Department of Trade and Industry site for those wishing to take a case or make an application to an employment tribunal.  
• Foundation for Human Rights at Work (International)
  Geneva-based organisation supporting initiatives for the advancement of fundamental human rights in work situations.
• Trades Union Congress (National)
  Campaigns against discrimination at work and in wider society.
• Victim Support (National)
  Organisation helping people to cope with the effects of all types of crime.

Other Sites

• East Midlands Development Agency (Local)
  The agency established by the government to bring a regional focus to economic development in the East Midlands, including Northamptonshire.
• East Midlands Observatory (Local)
  Statistics and research on the East Midlands, including Northamptonshire.
• East Midlands Regional Local Government Association (Local)
  The organisation representing local government in the East Midlands.
• National Statistics Online (National)
  The home of official UK statistics, reflecting Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level.
• Northamptonshire Observatory (Local)
  Agency providing information and intelligence about Northamptonshire to improve decision-making and prepare the county for the future.