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14 December 2011

Christmas in all communities- Minister joins celebrations

The Welsh Government’s Equalities Minister got a taste for Christmas today (Thursday 15th December) when she visited a Cardiff Temple to take part in the festive fun.

03 December 2011

£8.5 million improves home life for Welsh disabled

As the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is marked all over the world, the Equalities Minister saw how Welsh Government investment is protecting and empowering vulnerable people.

01 December 2011

Ministers meet Wales Young Engineer of the Year

Equalities Minister Jane Hutt and Deputy Minister for Skills Jeff Cuthbert today met Jessica Jones who is bucking the gender trend and making a name for herself in engineering.

Tags: Equality and diversity | 01 December 2011 | Economy | South East Wales

28 November 2011

Equality Minister sets new Wales-wide women’s network its first challenge

Equalities Minister launches Women's Equality Network Wales

24 November 2011

Employment high on the list for Welsh Government equality survey respondents

Employment is emerging as the key issue for respondents to a Welsh Government equality survey, Equality Minister Jane Hutt said today.

24 October 2011

Minister launches drive for people’s views on equality and fairness in their everyday lives

Equality Minister Jane Hutt kicked off a Wales-wide drive today to seek people’s views on making everyday services fairer and easier to access.

20 October 2011

Independent Living Framework announced

The development of a Framework for Action on Independent Living has been announced by the Welsh Government Minister in charge of equalities, Jane Hutt.

14 October 2011

Minister announces innovative Welsh Race Forum

A new race forum will be set up in Wales, the Welsh Government Minister responsible for equalities announced today.

29 September 2011

Minister launches Gypsy and Traveller Framework

The Welsh Government Equalities Minister today (Thursday 29th September) launched the first national Gypsy and Traveller Framework in the UK.

15 September 2011

Moving towards gender equality

The Welsh Government's Minister for Finance and Leader of The House, has today stressed the importance of continuing to address the gender pay gap.

13 September 2011

Stamping out discrimination- Minister commends Swansea project

A Swansea initiative helping people from black and minority ethnic communities to tackle the barriers that prevent them from unlocking their full potential has been visited by Jane Hutt

Tags: Equality and diversity | 13 September 2011 | South West Wales

08 September 2011

Equalities Minister heralds support for disabled workers

Employment opportunities for all has been promoted by the Welsh Government Minister in charge of equalities, Jane Hutt.

Tags: Equality and diversity | 08 September 2011 | Public services | Health at work | South East Wales

10 August 2011

Welsh women’s views heard to advance equality

An all Wales women’s network is set to be established to represent the voices and views of the women of Wales.

28 July 2011

Action plan to help refugees re-build their lives in Wales

The Welsh Government has set out its plan on how to support refugees and asylum seekers.

26 July 2011

North Wales women supported by inspirational “one-stop-shop”

The Minister in charge of equalities has applauded the good work being carried out at a centre in Rhyl to safeguard the wellbeing of women in the area.

Tags: Equality and diversity | 26 July 2011 | North Wales

13 July 2011

Equalities Minister commits to a fair and tolerant society

Jane Hutt has re-affirmed her commitment to the equalities agenda and has stressed the importance of the partnership between the Welsh Government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

08 July 2011

£2 million to improve quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers

Local authorities will now be able to apply for a share of a £2m pot to improve existing Gypsy and Traveller sites or to establish new ones.

23 June 2011

A message from the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House

As the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House I am delighted to have been asked by the First Minister to take forward our important work in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.

21 June 2011

"Shocking and unacceptable-" Minister makes hate crime pledge

The Welsh Government’s new Equalities Minister will today make it clear that hate crime will not be tolerated in Wales.

08 March 2011

Minister outlines support for International Women’s Day

Women’s support networks across Wales are organising a host of events to mark International Women’s Day thanks to grants from the Welsh Assembly Government.