Equalities

Media Trust: Understanding & combatting health misinformation panel discussion

The landscape of health information has never been more complex or more contested. From local measles outbreaks among unvaccinated children to the rapid commercialisation of the menopause market, people are navigating a noisy, often contradictory information environment.

At the same time, AI tools are becoming the default starting point for health questions. Instead of turning to trusted public health sources, many people are being directed towards private platforms that feel fast and authoritative but aren’t always accurate or accountable.

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The Together Plan: A Community Autism Awareness Event

You are invited to join Together for Inclusion, Development and Action (TIDA) on Saturday 4 April for a community engagement event focused on autism awareness within culturally diverse communities.

This event will introduce The Together Plan – a 12-month autism awareness and storytelling initiative designed to support families from diverse cultural backgrounds who often face additional barriers to accessing inclusive services and support. 

The Together Plan: A Community Autism Awareness Event

Join Together for Inclusion, Development and Action (TIDA) for a community engagement event focused on autism awareness within culturally diverse communities.

This event will introduce The Together Plan – a 12-month autism awareness and storytelling initiative designed to support families from diverse cultural backgrounds who often face additional barriers to accessing inclusive services and support. 

ITC College, 122 Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8AF

NPC: Everyone's Environment – Women & girls report launch

This online launch will mark the upcoming publication of How Will the Climate and Nature Crises Impact Women and Girls? – a major new briefing produced jointly by the WEN (Women’s Environmental Network) and NPC’s Everyone’s Environment programme. The session will introduce key findings from the report and explore what they mean for women’s and environmental organisations, funders, policymakers and practitioners across the UK.

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ACAS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – the essentials

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and fairness at all stages of employment. People at work are protected by equality law. 

We will explore the law around discrimination and look at practical steps for employers and managers to take when creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity, and inclusion can: 

Online

Polonia Northern England: Exiles and Descendants Exhibition

This exhibition from Polonia Northern England uncovers the remarkable history of a Polish community (Polonia) deported and displaced during WWII. Through photographs, letters, and personal documents, it showcases experiences of forced deportation, war crimes, refuge, and significant contributions to Britain’s freedom. The exhibition also explores post-war resettlement in exile in Northern England and community efforts to maintain cultural identity whilst Poland was under communist rule.

Manchester Central Library, Archives (Ground Floor), St. Peter's Square, M2 5PD