The Gender Equality Duty came into force from the 6th of April 2007 and requires public authorities to adopt a proactive approach to mainstreaming gender equality into all their decisions and activities.

All public bodies have a specific duty which requires them to produce and publish a Gender Equality Scheme by the 30th of April 2007.

This Scheme outlines the Council's commitment to delivering gender equality in Hackney and details some of the ways in which men and women have been and will be involved in its development and implementation.

A detailed action plan setting out the Council's corporate work programme to ensure gender equality within Hackney is included as part of this Scheme and is consistent with the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy.

Hackney Homes is a participating member in this Scheme.

Gender Equality Scheme (opens in a new window)

For more information contact the Hackney Council Equalities Team: equality.diversity@hackney.gov.uk