Internal corporate awareness of our equality and diversity objectives Key Inequalities Action Measure Output Impact for s75 Group/Outcome Monitoring Arrangements Lead Responsibility As the National Human rights institution the Commission recognises an on going need to develop awareness of and support for equality of opportunity Provide all new staff and Commissioners with introductory training on equality and diversity Develop mechanisms for the inclusion of equality and diversity updates in regular management and Audit and Risk Committee meetings Completed training Inclusion in meetings as identified Improved access for s 75 groups and identification of further need Inclusion in all planning for the Commission and prioritisation of issues arising Availability of for the preparation of future strategic plans to ensure targeting at most vulnerable and marginalised. Ensure that at 100% of those who make contact with On going review through Commission and Management meetings. As above Director Director
Continue to develop staff and Commissioners awareness in accordance with international developments in equality and diversity Identify and share internally and in external work, international best practice on participation and marginalised groups Information sharing events and potentially delivery of training following international developments such as CEDAW and UNCRPD reporting. the Commission are requested to participate in the provision of equality data. Improved access to effective services for the public and communication of key concerns to the monitoring bodies and mechanisms including the Council of Europe and UN Treaty bodies. In accordance with United Nations and Council of Europe timetables Deputy Director Access to equality and human rights services outside Pilot Commission services in area of deprivation outside Operational services outside Improved access. By the end of 2012-13 provide at least monthly services in Set up of contact by December 2012 and Director
Key Inequalities Action Measure Output Impact for s75 Group/Outcome Monitoring Arrangements Lead Responsibility Reduced engagement in public discourse around rights of marginalised and vulnerable groups. Need to optimize capacity for self-advocacy in accordance with international human rights and equality standards and best practice. This impacts all s75 groups. The initiatives outlined will begin with a focus on age. Develop an empowerment initiative to support marginalised and vulnerable groups to self-advocate on human rights in accordance with international developments in equality and diversity. Completed training programme and pilot training Improved access for s 75 groups and identification of further need. A training manual for trainers and trainees will be produced within the year. Two pilot sessions of training will be delivered. These will focus on equality issues associated with old age. Analysis of training in 2012. Quality assurance process built in, with review of stakeholders also e.g. Carers NI. Director
Economic need in s75 groups. Initiate human rights budget analysis. Development of training on budget analysis for Northern Ireland. This ground breaking work has proven value in the securing of resource to need of s75 groups and in particular women, those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and children. Through the Commission and the quality assurance of international leaders in the field. Deputy Director
Responding to equality issues in a jurisdiction emerging from conflict Key Inequalities Identified Action Measure Output Impact for s75 Group/outcome Timescale and Monitoring Arrangements Lead Disadvantages to a range of s75 groups and in particular associated with religion, political opinion, age and gender in this jurisdiction as a community emerging from conflict. The need to identify opportunities in relation to the Good relations duty Development of support for the Assembly recognising the special status of sub national protection and promotion of human rights Review of the human rights (to include relevant standards on equality and good relations) concerns of transitional justice, to include victims and survivors, children, Products looking at sub national protection of human rights in countries emerging from conflict in particular A report and potential event Identification of issues. Advices to government, and improved access to justice. Engagement with Programme for Government. Link to Annual Statement. Report and event will ensure development of Parliamentary skills in recognition of equality issues. 2012- report s 2013 with follow up work through the life of the Equality Scheme Through the Commission reporting. Director Deputy Director
Children rights women and Increased engagement with the Equality Commission and Community Relations Council on transitional justice issues Review reforms in the education system for human rights compliance (to include relevant standards on equality and Good Relations) As above Meetings with actions arising Advice to the Department of Education and executive agencies Ensure better protection of international obligations Ensure that during review of the education system that children’s rights are a central theme. Through Commission reporting and partnership arrangements Through Commission reporting Director Deputy Director