The Integrated Equality Scheme is the tool we have developed to help us promote equality and eliminate discrimination in the areas of gender, race and disability.
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Equal Opportunity and Diversity
As the UK’s principal cultural relations organisation the British Council is strongly committed to Equal Opportunity & Diversity. These pages provide information about our approach within the organisation, how we build Equal Opportunity & Diversity into our programmes and projects and who you can contact for more information.
Our approach to EO&D
Find out about how we approach the Equal Opportunity & Diversity agenda in the British Council, including information about our seven areas and our Integrated Equality Scheme.
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How we manage EO&D
Find out how we manage and evaluate Equal Opportunity & Diversity internally, including our Diversity Assessment Framework, Equality Screening and Impact Assessment process and Disability Advisory Panel.
What we do in Sri Lanka
Find out how we work with partners and create opportunities for our diverse audiences through events and activities.
Articles & Publications
Read a selection of articles and publications produced by our Diversity team and members of our global network.
Useful Websites
Find out information about our partners and other organisations dealing with diversity issues in Sri Lanka.
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The Diversity of the UK
The UK is not just Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Manchester United, The Beatles, rain or fish & chips. Find out more about
the real UK.