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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 3 / more continued)

15. Equality Act Good Practice Guide https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/equality-act-good-practice-guide.html
16. Creating Inclusive and Respectful Working Environments https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/creating-inclusive-and-respectful-working-environments-pocket-book.html
17. Recruitment and Selection: Guide for reaching and retaining diverse talent https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/recruitment-and-selection-guide-for-reaching-diverse-talent.html
18. Recruitment, Selection, and Inclusive Practices Pocketbook for Schools https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/recruitment-selection-and-inclusive-practices-pocketbook-for-schools.html

If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 6 / EVEN FURTHER BEYOND continued)

26. Practical Tools for the Delivery of Equality and Diversity https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/practical-tools-for-the-delivery-of-equality-and-diversity.html
27. Sports and Community Clubs Induction Pack https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/sports-and-community-clubs-induction-pack.html
28. Building Equality into the Curriculum https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/building-equality-into-the-curriculum.html
29. Equality and Diversity Toolkit for Local Authorities https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/equality-and-diversity-toolkit-for-local-authorities.html
30. Managing Diversity and Inclusion in the NHS https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/managing-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-nhs-p35.html

If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 5 / further beyond continued)

20. Let's Talk about Race [baby!] resources https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/lets-talk-about-racism.html
21. Allyship: Supporting Black colleagues in the workplace https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/allyship-supporting-black-colleagues-in-the-workplace.html
22. Caring for Ethnically Diverse Children in Foster Care https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/caring-for-ethnically-diverse-children-in-foster-care.html
23. Managing and Avoiding Microaggressions in the Workplace https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/managing-and-avoiding-microaggressions-workplace.html
24. Practical Tools for the Delivery of Equality and Diversity https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/practical-tools-for-the-delivery-of-equality-and-diversity.html
25. Self-Assessment Toolkit https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/edi-self-assessment-toolkit.html

If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 4 / beyond continued)

19. Neuro-Inclusive Workplace - Pocketbook;
Highway Code to Equality in Schools - Pocketbook;
Managing and Avoiding Unconscious Biases in the Workplace - Handbook;
Fostering Good Relations - Pocketbook;
Guide to being an Active Anti-Racism Bystander in the Workplace;
Foster Carers Race Awareness Pocketbook; Anti-Racist Strategies for the Workplace;
Cultural Competency Guidance and Activity Pack;
Navigating Racism in Schools Pocketbook;
Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions in University Settings Pocketbook;
Embracing Cultural Competence in Healthcare;
Neurodiversity in the Workplace Pocketbook;
Communicating for Racial Justice Pocketbook;
Toolkit for addressing educational disadvantage for ethnically diverse children and young people in UK schools;
Navigating the Diversity Landscape Pocketbook;
Community-Led Housing in Ethnically Diverse Communities Toolkit;
Anger Management in the Workplace Pocketbook;
EDI Good Practice for Volunteers;
Addressing Bullying Allegations;
Board of Trustees Good Practice Guidance Pocketbook;
Cultural Competence in Public Services;
Understanding Microaggressions Pocketbook;
Creating Inclusive and Safe EDI Sessions;
White Privilege, Microaggressions and Intersectionality Pocket Book;
Reciprocal Mentoring Pocketbook;
Courageous Conversations on Anti-Racism in Schools;
Support document for Education Providers;
Preparing Apprenticeships for the Workplace;
Sexual Harassment Pocketbook;
The EDI Role in Shaping Organisational Culture, Performance, and Leadership;
Pocketbook for EDI Leads, Trainers, and Management;
EDI Bingo activities;
EDI Policies Guidance;
Healthy Relationships Pocketbook;
Community Impact Assessment Plain English;
Understanding Neurodiversity in Ethnically Diverse Communities Easy Read

If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 3 / more continued)

15. Equality Act Good Practice Guide https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/equality-act-good-practice-guide.html
16. Creating Inclusive and Respectful Working Environments https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/creating-inclusive-and-respectful-working-environments-pocket-book.html
17. Recruitment and Selection: Guide for reaching and retaining diverse talent https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/recruitment-and-selection-guide-for-reaching-diverse-talent.html
18. Recruitment, Selection, and Inclusive Practices Pocketbook for Schools https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/recruitment-selection-and-inclusive-practices-pocketbook-for-schools.html

If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 2 / continued)

8. Definitions and Terminology Pocket Book https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/definitions-and-terminology-pocket-book.html
9. Gender Diversity Booklet https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/gender-diversity-booklet.html
10. Disability in Goods, Services, and Facilities https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/disability-in-goods-services-and-facilities-booklet.html
11. Unconscious Bias in Recruitment and Selection [Yes, I know being aware of biases does NOT erase them. Avowed racists can be aware of their biases, and avowed active anti-racists can also still struggle to counteract their upbringings. Still, it's a starting point.] https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/unconscious-bias-in-recruitment-and-selection.html
12. Unconscious Bias Case Studies [Yeah, this is a good next step: actually try to unpick barriers to common usage.] https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/unconscious-bias-case-studies.html
13. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Pocketbook for Airports https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/edi-pocketbook-for-airports.html
14. FE College - Managers, teachers and support staff Lesson Plan https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/edi-for-fe-colleges.html

If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

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Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist!
1. Looking at Learning and Development in a Different Way https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/looking-at-learning-and-development-in-a-different-way.html and
2. Courageous Conversations https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/courageous-conversations-game.html and
3. Everday EDI Good Practice for Freelance Artists https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/everyday-edi-good-practice-for-freelance-artists.html and
4. Reasonable Adjustments RAs Pocket Book https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/reasonable-adjustments-pocket-book.html and
5. Protected Characteristics Pocket Book https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/protected-characteristic-pocket-books.html and
6. Mental Health First Aid Course https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/mental-health-first-aid-course.html and
7. Equality Impact Assessment Training https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/equality-impact-assessment-training-course.htm

Obv more, but these are already kinda expensive. Shortlist time. If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.

You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.

#MagicWandWishList#StopFascism#MakeLifeWorthLiving#Pride2025#CaringEconomy#RestorativeJustice#Disability#DisabilityPrideMonth#AntiRacism#AntiRacist#AntiFascist#AntiFa#AntiAbleism#AntiAbleist#Ableism#Racism#Inequality#Exclusion#Hierarchies#Intersectionality#MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia#TERFisland#TURDIsland#ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk#Empathy#Caring#Intent#Intentional#Mindfulness

When I was in my twenties, I was repeatedly denied a medically necessary hysterectomy because I might “meet a man who wants kids”.

I was left completely disabled, forced to undergo six surgeries, multiple blood & iron transfusions to preserve a diseased uterus for a HYPOTHETICAL child.

This happened in Canada, where we tend to be more Liberal than our neighbours to the South.

I was cishet and white, so faced less barriers to care than marginalized people do.

I still wasn’t permitted to make a decision about my own body.

Wasn’t trusted to know my own mind

I had zero quality of life. There was no way I could have been a mother even if I HAD wanted to (which I didn’t).

Yet a hypothetical future husband’s needs and desires were repeatedly put before my own.

I was told I would feel differently once I was “in love”. That my dream man would leave me

Basically imagine every misogynistic and patriarchal nonsense you’ve ever been told… I heard it all.

I watched my twenties slip away from a hospital bed, confused and disheartened by the fact that I couldn’t convince any doctors to let me make the choice that was best for my life & body

I eventually did get the hysterectomy, but only because I was literally bleeding to death.

What could have been a planned & controlled operation was done as an emergency and left me with tons of complications.

Autonomy doesn’t exist for uterus owners. And we’re losing more each day

I tell this story because I feel sick over what’s happening to Adriana Smith in Georgia.

She was a black nurse who tried to seek medical care. She was dismissed and it cost her life.

Now because of an abortion ban her body is being kept alive for a 9 week old fetus.

Her family had no say in the matter. She’s been turned into an incubator by the State. Had “care” forced upon her despite the fact that she couldn’t access proper care when she was alive.

The same day I found out about Adriana, I discovered that police in the UK are being given guidance on how to search a woman’s home & devices for any reference to abortion after a pregnancy loss.

Choice is an illusion. So is autonomy. And it shouldn’t be.

I don’t know where we go from here, but I do know that if I faced a battle to obtain a hysterectomy, more marginalized people living in less Liberal areas have it far far worse.

We need to tell our stories. I’ve told this story before, and I’m going to keep telling it until none of us suffer this way.

For the Adriana’s who can’t tell their story. For those we’ve lost and will lose. For the next generation.

We need to keep fighting for true autonomy. We need to support each other.

We need to make it clear that we do not agree with patriarchal fascist means of controlling our reproductive organs and by extension, our lives.

When we share stories, we help others know they aren’t alone. We educate people on how far we are from equality. We change hearts and minds

#patriarchy #misogyny #fuckthepatriarchy #fascism #roevwade #abortion #womenshealth #disability #ableism #misogynoir #womenshealth