Equality & Diversity
What is Equality & Diversity and how does it affect your club!
This section is one of four essential sections that now fall under Compliance. The District Secretary is the D1180 Compliance Officer and all forms are required to be returned to him.
It is important to note that if a Club fails or refuses to, sign the Compliance Form that, if a claim arises against the Club or District, the club could find themselves exposed without insurance cover. The policies are only stating the law and there should be no reason why they should not be signed.
"Rotary GB&I is committed to promoting equality, fairness and respect. We aim to create an environment where diversity is recognised, valued and celebrated. We will provide opportunities for all Rotarians to develop and to fulfil their potential. We will engage fully with our diverse society.
We will take care to assess the impact of our policies and their implementation on
- race,
- religion and belief,
- gender,
- gender realignment,
- disability,
- sexual orientation,
- marriage and civil partnership,
- pregnancy and maternity and
- age equality.
These are the ‘Protected Characteristics’ contained in the Equality Act 2010, and they also correspond broadly with the headings under which citizens are legally protected from discrimination in employment and other aspects of participation in society in equality legislation in the Republic of Ireland, namely the Equal Status Act 2000 as amended by the Equality Act 2004."
more information can be found on the Rotary GB&I site (login required) at http://www.rotarygbi.org/members/club-district-support/compliance/equality-diversity/
Club Procedure/Guidance - link
Maria Martin maria.t.martin@btinternet.com
District 1180 Equality & Diversity Advisor
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