Hounslow Race and Equalities Council

Hounslow Race & Equalities Council (HREC)  is committed to supporting all persons in the London Borough of Hounslow (i.e. residents, students, children, workers and employees) who may experience discrimination in any one of the following areas:

• Race

• Disability

• Marriage or Civil Partnership

• Sexual Orientation

• Sex

• Religion or Belief

• Gender Re-assignment

• Pregnancy & MaternityAge

These are legally recognised areas of protection against discrimination, harassment, victimisation and hate crime. They are PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS under the Equality Act 2010.

If you have a concern relating to any of the above areas, please contact us on 020 8572 5532 for advice and assistance. 

Vision

A just society built on fairness and mutual respect, free from discrimination.

 Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote equality by providing a professional and effective service to individuals and organisations and to campaign for social change by using our influence.

Aims

• To work towards the elimination of discrimination
• To combat racism, harassment and hate crime
• To promote equality of opportunity for everyone in education, employment, health, housing and democratic activity
• To promote good relations between different groups to create a stronger and cohesive community

Book a space on HREC’s forthcoming training sessions on Faith, Religion & Race Discrimination Training on the 4th March 2011 and Sexual Orientation & Gender Discrimination Training on the 11th March 2011 at HREC offices. Call 020 8572 5532 or email info@hounslowrec.co.uk to book a place.