Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex and gender that has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, and on a basis of equality between women and men, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… protected characteristics which are the grounds upon which discrimination is against the law in the UK: Age, Disability, Gender … to promote equality of opportunity between men and women generally. The Public Sector Equality Duty, which was …
… has carried out two questionnaire surveys of its women members, to find out their experiences and problems at … in hard news sections, and whether they have experienced discrimination, harassment or bullying. On that basis, the … cases of discrimination, harassment and bullying against female members. It organised a women’s conference NUJ …