Elite political culture matters, especially in the context of a unity government. To succeed, party leaders must embrace the politics of collaboration built on trust.
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28% of trans and non-binary people felt they were not treated with dignity and respect during labour – but coverage of the UK birth trauma report has largely ignored LGBTQ+ families
Dysfunctionality in South Africa’s public service has led to poor access to piped water.
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South Africa’s civil service has failed to implement policies to eradicate poverty, inequality and unemployment.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals were designed to address extreme poverty, social inequality, the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity.
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Menstruation is a normal part of life but only a minority of workplaces have policies supporting workers who experience pain and discomfort as a result of their period.
The accounting profession has suffered from the under-representation of women and marginalized people for many years.
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Ethnic minority auditors are less likely to become partners at accounting firms despite being better at their jobs than their white counterparts.
Bringing a diversity of people to the table and giving plenty of opportunities for everyone to have their say is key to ensuring real inclusivity.
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The environment sector is notoriously dominated by white men. But diverse voices and critical discussions about climate policies are key to making good, inclusive decisions about the future.
Some approaches to translation are more true to the aims of the text than others.
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Translation involves more than just transferring words from one language to another. Better translations of study materials can improve both the diversity of study participants and research results.
Despite the increasing representation of persons with hearing loss in the workplace, discrimination, a lack of accessibility and isolation still prevent equity and inclusion.
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Increased acceptance of the use of alternative and augmentative communication technologies in general society can enhance the quality of life for people with speech impairment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on developments in South Africa’s strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa tried to foster social cohesion in his speeches during a pandemic that had exposed the nation’s divisions.
Many countries adopt legislation to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. Yet, many still face challenges finding work.
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Communities and employers miss out when they don’t embrace disabled employees. Companies must be supportive and proactive about including and accommodating people with disabilities.
Increasing inclusivity in entrepreneurship will foster more equitable economic participation across the board.
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One way to dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities is by understanding time in a way that considers how people with disabilities experience barriers — something known as “crip time.”
The Paralympics are the stage for a battle between the exclusivity of elite sport and the inclusivity the movement aims to nurture. Can the event effect true social change?
Victoria’s Secret learned a lesson other leading fashion brands and the industry at large are coming to realize: diversity sells. But when it comes to disability, brands aren’t quite there yet.
Making inclusivity a visible and a structural component of urban planning is crucial.
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The gaybourhood gave LGBTQ+ communities the space they urgently needed to simply be themselves. But our cities should be built in such a way that everyone feels at home