Current category: Equality and Community Cohesion
01/03/2022
Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas), BN(O), Visa Scheme in Wales Welcome Hub – Welcome to Wales Guide.pdf – Mar-2022
This is a draft version of a Welcome to Wales Guide for Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Holders in Wales.
25/11/2021
“Show that there is no place in society for violence against women”
Conversations on accountability for violence against women should focus on the behaviour of perpetrators and not that of victims, says…
01/10/2021
Asylum Dispersal Toolkit.docx – Oct-2021
This Toolkit has been developed by the Wales Strategic Migration Partnership to provide guidance for local authorities considering and preparing for participation in asylum dispersal.
02/04/2021
Future Funding for Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme.pdf – Apr-2021
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on Future Funding for Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme.
24/03/2021
Wales’ councils committed to an Anti Racist Wales
The WLGA and each of Wales’ councils have signed the #ZeroRacismWales pledge in advance of today’s publication of the Welsh…
26/02/2021
Good Practice Guide – Reducing Homelessness amongst Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.pdf – Feb-2021
The purpose of this guide is to highlight some of the key challenges related to preventing and tackling homelessness amongst migrant populations and share good practice examples from Wales and other nations.
02/01/2020
Equality Act 2010: Commencing the socio-economic duty.pdf – Jan-2020
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on commencing Part 1, Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010 – the socio-economic duty.
02/11/2019
Welsh Government – Strategic Equality Objectives 2020 to 2024.pdf – Nov-2019
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on Strategic Equality Objectives 2020 to 2024.
01/07/2019
Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme Toolkit.docx – Jul-2019
This toolkit outlines key actions for local authorities to take in developing a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency structure and engaging the right partners to assess appropriateness, accessibility and availability of key services in delivering the Syrian Refugee Resettlement. It is designed for local authority areas where no structure already exists - but can be adapted to incorporate existing structures.
02/09/2018
Inquiry into Diversity in Local Government.pdf – Sep-2018
Welsh Local Government Association submission to the National Assembly for Wales, Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee's inquiry into diversity in local government.
01/09/2018
3 Year Strategic Plan (2018-2021) – Wales Strategic Migration Partnership.pdf – Sep-2018
To work with partner bodies and across all areas of UK, Welsh Government and local government with the aim of supporting the inclusion of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants (hereafter referred to as ‘migrants’) into local communities and services and working to create and sustain a positive narrative around migration and diversity.
20/06/2018
Refugees support packs for teachers and schools now available online
A specially designed toolkit, for teachers and schools to support the needs of refugee children who have resettled in Wales,…