Equalities and diversity in Haringey

Equal opportunity is a core value which underpins everything we do in Haringey. The Council accepts the principles and duties enshrined in the Equality Act 2010. You can find out more about our commitment to achieving equality and respecting diversity using the links below.

Protected characteristics

The Equality Act 2010 introduced the term 'protected characteristics' to refer to groups that are protected under the Act. These are listed below and are described in the Equal Opportunities Policy document.

• Age
• Disability
• Gender Reassignment
• Marriage and Civil Partnership
• Pregnancy Maternity
• Race
• Religion or Belief
• Sex (formerly Gender)
• Sexual Orientation

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Equalities Impact Assessments are key tools that will help us for deliver on our equalities commitments and our equalities duties. They allow us to assess the effects a policy, strategy or function may have on people depending on their protected characteristics.

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For further information on equalities, or to give feedback on our web pages, please contact:

Email equalities@haringey.gov.uk
Tel 020 8489 2574
Fax 020 8489 2533

Policy, Equalities and Partnerships
Floor 7
River Park House
225 High Road
Wood Green
London
N22 8HQ

• You can also find out more about our work to fight Domestic Violence.

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