Staff sought for UCL LGBT Equalities Advisory Group
18 October 2012
UCL staff are invited to join the UCL LGBT Equalities Advisory Group (LEAG).
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LEAG is open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff and those interested in promoting LGBT equality at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. The group is an advisory body that meets for about an hour once a term. They are particularly interested in members of staff who are willing to be involved in organising social and academic out-of-hours events.
The aims of the network are to:
- promote positive attitudes towards LGBT people and raise the profile of LGBT equality across the university;
- promote recognition and awareness of discrimination facing LGBT staff and address any inequalities;
- ensure issues of sexual orientation and gender identity are integrated into the operation of equalities and diversity at 911±¬ÁÏÍø;
- consider the impact of legislation on UCL policies, procedures and practices as they relate to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity;
- identify any employment issues, policies, or practices that adversely affect LGBT staff;
- liaise with other universities with a view to sharing resources and/or ideas regarding issues of sexual orientation and gender identity;
- report on progress to the Committee for Equal Opportunities and other relevant 911±¬ÁÏÍø committees and groups, as necessary;
- act in an advisory body to UCL on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Fiona Addison, co-chair of LEAG, explains: "The LGBT Equalities Advisory Group (LEAG) gives people a voice and improves the visibility and awareness of LGBT issues at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. I really enjoy the strong and vibrant social aspect to the group and I value being part of a network that is proactive and has had many positive outcomes as a result of our work."
If you would like to find out more about the group please contact the Co-Chairs: Fiona Addison and Max Hill or visit the group's .
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