The fourth annual Bob Hepple Equality Award aims to recognise somebody who has made a significant contribution to combating discrimination or advancing equality. Established by the Equal Rights Trust (ERT) in memory of the late Professor Sir Bob Hepple QC, champion of equality and non-discrimination, and Chair and then Honorary President of the Trust. The award celebrates…

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) publishes hate crime data every year on 16 November.   This provides an overview of hate crimes reported by governments and hate incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See across the OSCE’s 57 participating States. Reporting by civil society is essential to our reporting, as…

The Centre for the Study of Modern Slavery, based in London, has released a report highlighting gaps in support – especially long-term support – for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery in the UK.  The report is based on original research commissioned by the Human Trafficking Foundation. The research’s attempt to “understand what long…