How can we tackle discrimination and prejudice

in our community?

Inclusion and Engagement Team

Mohammed Mossadaq

What we will cover today

• What is discrimination?• What have we done in the UK?• What are we doing now in

Hampshire?• How can we work together?

What is discrimination?Some discrimination is actually quite

useful……….

Left

Right

Unfair discrimination is illegal……………

So we have to get the balance right……

“One size fits all”……………

…………….“putting people in boxes”

What have we done about it here in the UK?

….and things do change…….

…….slowly

Such as libraries……

And the law……………..

What we have to do in HampshireDecision makers need to show “due

regard” for the need to:• Eliminate prohibited conduct

– find it and get rid of it• Advance equality of opportunity

– Create opportunities• Foster good relations between

groups– Help people get to know each other

Equality Impact Assessments

How will this decision affect people?

So, how do we work together?

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Over to you….