Press Release
08/03/2018

Local government to #PushForProgress on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is being marked today by a host of activities across Wales to celebrate the contribution of women…

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Publication
01/03/2018

Trainer Guide – Cultural Orientation Training Package for Resettled Refugees.pdf.pdf – Mar-2018

The Cultural Orientation Training Package for Resettled Refugees aims to provide resettled refugees with a detailed introduction to life in the UK and Wales, and support their journey to independence.

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Publication
01/03/2018

Supporting Resources – Cultural Orientation Training Package for Resettled Refugees.pdf – Mar-2018

The Cultural Orientation Training Package for Resettled Refugees aims to provide resettled refugees with a detailed introduction to life in the UK and Wales, and support their journey to independence.

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Publication
01/08/2017

ESOL Mapping Report – An overview of the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages in Wales.pdf – Aug-2017

This report aims to provide an overview of how beneficiaries of the resettlement schemes (Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Programme - SRP and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme - VCRS) are accessing ESOL provision, and how easily, in order to identify gaps and make recommendations on how to address issues identified.

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Responses
02/05/2017

Draft Circular – Planning for Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Sites.pdf – May-2017

Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on Draft Circular – Planning for Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Sites.

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Responses
02/02/2017

Inquiry into Human Rights in Wales.pdf – Feb-2017

Welsh Local Government Association response to the National Assembly for Wales, Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee's inquiry into Human Rights in Wales.

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Responses
02/11/2016

Inquiry into Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Wales.pdf – Nov-2016

Welsh Local Government Association response to the National Assembly for Wales, Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee's inquiry into refugees and asylum seekers in Wales.

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Publication
01/07/2015

Research into how ‘NRPF’ status affects those experiencing gender based violence in Wales.pdf – Jul-2015

Research into how 'No Recourse to Public Funds' status affects those experiencing gender based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence in Wales. Produced by the Local Government Data Unit ~ Wales

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Publication
01/03/2015

Uncharted Territory – Violence against migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women in Wales – Full Report.pdf – Mar-2015

This research report helps to fill an evidence gap in Wales, and identifies issues within some migrant communities in order to ensure that these particular and very complicated issues are not neglected within Welsh policy. It is directly relevant to both Home Office and Welsh Government strategic aims to end violence against women.

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Publication
01/03/2015

Uncharted Territory – Violence against migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women in Wales- Executive Summary.pdf – Mar-2015

The executive summary of this research report mirrors the structure of the full report for ease of cross-reference. The full report can downloaded from this website.

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Publication
01/02/2012

The role of overview and scrutiny in assessing equality performance.pdf – Feb-2012

The aim of this guide is to demonstrate how Overview and Scrutiny Committees can help local authorities to meet the public sector equality duties arising from the Equality Act 2010. It is a reference resource.

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01/06/2011

The Equality Improvement Framework for Wales.pdf – Jun-2011

The Equality Improvement Framework for Wales has been revamped for 2011. This latest version of the Framework builds upon the strengths of the 2008 edition.

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