The Commission regularly produces press releases that relate to important issues of the day, recent campaigns or other important events with which we have been involved.
14/11/08
Gender pay gap widening in Wales
The Office of National Statistics has today (Friday 14 November) released figures showing that the full-time gender pay gap in Wales has risen to 12.7%, up from 10.3% in 2007’s report.
15/09/08
Commission challenges people in Wales 'Who do you see?'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is today challenging people to 'think again' before putting negative labels on people based purely on their appearances, backgrounds or lifestyles.
01/09/08
Equality the key to a better society for all, says new legal head
The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales has appointed Newport-born solicitor Eleanor Williams as its Head of Legal.
06/08/08
Human Rights top the bill at Eisteddfod gig
Tonight Cerys Matthews headlines a one-off live music special at the National Eisteddfod. The sell-out gig is sponsored by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Amnesty International and will promote human rights in Wales.
06/08/08
Prejudice gets children animated
Today the Commission launches the Welsh-language version of a new animated campaign film: ‘Your choice’.
28/07/08
New rights means a better journey for disabled travellers
Today the Commission in Wales will join Patrick Duffy, Managing Director of Cardiff international Airport and Andy Klom, Head of the Wales European Office at an event hosted by Cardiff Airport to launch a new deal for disabled travellers.
15/07/08
Press release: Prejudice gets children in Wales animated
Today the Commission in Wales launches a new animated campaign film- ‘Your choice’. The film is based on the winning ideas of Year 6 pupils of Coryton Primary School in Cardiff.
26/06/08
Winners announced for animation competition
The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales is delighted to announce the winners of the Croeso Project’s animation competition.
31/03/08
Commission awards £10 million funding to organisations across Britain
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is announcing its first grants programme today - awarding more than £10 million worth of funding to organisations across England, Scotland and Wales to promote the values of fairness and good relations.
12/03/08
Travellers put their case in Assembly
Gypsies and Travellers from around Wales came to the National Assembly for Wales today to put their case for a new deal between the country’s settled and travelling communities.
11/03/08
First-ever Human Rights summit in Wales
Today over 150 people will attend a ground-breaking Human Rights Summit in Wales to discuss key challenges in putting human rights at the heart of Welsh public services.