Useful Documents - Gender

"Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings" ...

was a joint event organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing and the National Housing Federation SW sponsored by Housing Consultancy, Adams Integra.  Aimed at all levels of housing and HR professional in the sector, this SW event focussed specifically on gender and disability equality issues, with the aim of creating a more diverse workforce and greater opportunities for leadership within the Housing Industry.

Please find the report here Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings Report.

Rights of Women's Training 2008

Rights for Women is a voluntary not for profit organisation that aim to educate, inform and empower women about their legal rights.  They run a number of training programmes from London on a variety of issues affecting women over the course of 2008.   

To read further please follow the link: Rights of Women

Creating a Gender Equality Scheme: A Practical Guide for the NHS

This document produced in March 2007 can be viewed here: Creating a Gender Equality Scheme: A Practical Guide for the NHS

Government Equalities Unit - Women and Equality Unit

The Government Equalities Unit will be responsible for policy on gender equality, including the Minister for Women's priorities, and sexual orientation and for integrating work on race and religion or belief equality into the overall equality framework. To visit their website and read further about their work please see: http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/

Maps of Gaps - The Postcode Lottery of Violence Against Women Support Services

Maps of Gaps demonstrates that women face a postcode lottery in their access to basic support services.  To read this document in full please see: Maps_of_Gaps

The Ascott Martyrs

Most people have heard of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, but how many know about the Ascott Martyrs of 1873? 16 courageous women from Oxfordshire, sentenced to harsh and unjust prison sentences for supporting Agricultural Workers, were rescued by Queen Victoria! Here is a link about this inspiring piece of women's history: http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/England-History/AscotMartyrs.htm

Survivors Handbook

The Survivor's Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence, with simple guidance on every aspect of seeking support.  It is also available in different languages.  To read document: Handbook