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New Action to Promote LGBT Equality
The Government announces new proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for changing gender and launches a nationwide LGBT survey
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Equalities Office
Access to abortion services in England
A letter from Justine Greening sent to MPs concerning the situation of women from Northern Ireland travelling to England for an abortion
Department for Education Reports Gender Pay Gap
DfE becomes the first Government department to publish its gender pay gap and bonus pay gap.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting Goes Live
The UK is one of the first countries to introduce gender pay gap reporting, requiring 9,000 employers to publish their gender pay gap.
Revenge Porn Helpline Given Further Funding
A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding.
UK Commission on the Status of Women - National Statement
UK Government commitment to the UN on women's economic empowerment and gender equality
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New Action to Promote LGBT Equality
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National LGBT survey
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- Open consultation
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Equality Advisory Support Service: what difference does it make?
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What we do
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is responsible for equality strategy and legislation across government. We take action on the government’s commitment to remove barriers to equality and help to build a fairer society, leading on issues relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality.
GEO works with the Department for Education.
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National LGBT survey
- Open consultation
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Caste in Great Britain and equality law: a public consultation
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Equality Advisory Support Service: what difference does it make?
- Research and analysis
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Menopause transition: effects on women’s economic participation
- Research and analysis
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Hilary Spencer
Director, Government Equalities Office
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Government Equalities Office
Ministerial and Public Communications Division
Department for Education
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
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Enquiries 0370 000 2288
The national helpline is open between Monday and Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Central newsdesk 020 7783 8300
Chief Press Officer: Jade Howard 020 7340 7488
Senior Media Officer: Francesca Roettger Moreda 020 7654 6157
Media Officer, Candida Lathbridge 020 7783 8134
Journalists should call our central newsdesk on 020 7783 8300. This media-only line operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Outside of these hours, the number will divert to the duty press officer.
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