The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Partnership Network in is a collective group of third sector and community organisations.
Although we convene the DEI Partnership, it's an independent entity. We work with the group, along with communities and other stakeholders.
The group is passionate about working together to:
- advance equity
- celebrate diversity
- promote inclusion
Our vision
Our shared vision is to make Westmorland and Furness a place where everyone's welcome to:
- live
- learn
- work
- visit
- conduct business
Our aims
To reduce inequality on the grounds of:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
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We also include the following groups within the scope of our work for equity, diversion and inclusion:
- armed forces families
- socio-economic status
- rurality
- people who are care experienced
If you're interested in joining this partnership group, please contact: equalities@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk