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We all need allies
I’m Shelly Halksworth and I work on the Digital Engagement team at DWP Digital, leading on events. Earlier this month our LGBT* network, DWPride, held a joint event in Leeds with the Department of...
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Gender diversity matters
Hi I’m Shelley and I’m the Yorkshire and Humberside (Y&H) regional lead for DWP’s LGBT* network, DWPride. Diversity Matters event photo I’m passionate about increasing awareness of diversity and...
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Why I’m bringing the cross-government LGBT* community together
One of the best things about the Civil Service is our diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies. As the largest government department the DWP is committed to bringing about real change in the D&I...
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Inclusion, intersectionality and the role of allies at the cross-government...
DWP Digital's cross-government LGBT* event on 11 October in Manchester (in partnership with OneTeamGov) brought together colleagues from a range of departments for a day of networking, discussion and...
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A brilliant 2018
Jane Gwyer at Women in Digital As 2018 draws to a close, this final blog post of the year looks back, reflects and celebrates the great work of our colleagues and some amazing achievements. Happy New...
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It's not quite history: Why we're still fighting for LGBT equality
Alan LGBT History Month takes place every February. It’s an annual showcase and celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history. To mark the occasion, I’d like to reflect on the...
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Why I’ll be marching at Pride
Taran This is me I’m a 34-year-old Mancunian gay man, managing IT professionals but also leading on Diversity and Inclusion for BPDTS, working within DWP Digital. I’m also a member of DWPride – our...
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Digital with Pride
Oliver and Rachel All this month, the Civil Service’s LGBT+ network has been running PrideON, a virtual online celebration of events. As Pride month began at the start of June, we look back and...
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Reflecting on my own history for LGBT+ History Month
Andy I’m a service manager in User Support Services, part of Technology Services in DWP Digital. I’m also a gay man, and as it’s LGBT+ History Month I wanted to share my experiences. I started working...
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Am I proud of LGBTQ+ Pride? My personal thoughts on Pride month
Paul Graham, content designer at DWP Digital June is Pride month – a time to recognise and celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities around the world - but what does it really mean? As someone that has...
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