Today is International Migrants Day and Cllr Nicky Brennan looks at how Birmingham continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.
Read "International Migrants Day: Why being a City of Sanctuary is so important to Birmingham"...
As a survivor of domestic abuse, Cllr Nicky Brennan is passionate about work being done across the city helping people in finding a way out of abusive relationships – this is her story.
Read "Abusive relationships don’t necessarily leave cuts and bruises"...
To mark International Men’s Day, Cllr Nicky Brennan – Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities - talks about the support offered to men experiencing domestic abuse.
Read "How we support men experiencing domestic abuse in our communities"...
In National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Cabinet Member Cllr Nicky Brennan reflects on why Birmingham – a super-diverse city – is a place where hatred and discrimination will never be tolerated.
Read "Birmingham – a place where all are welcome, and hate has no place"...
On International Women’s Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how the council is working towards being an employer where female employees no longer have to ‘smash the glass ceiling’.
Read "How the council is working to remove the ‘glass ceiling’"...
Ahead of International Migrants Day on 18 December, Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.
Read "International Migrants Day: Birmingham’s continuing commitment as a City of Sanctuary"...
Today marks the start of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham works with partners to support victims of violence, harassment and abuse.
Read "How we are working with partners to help support victims of violence, harassment and abuse"...
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities talks about how the council is working with communities to improve the city’s bereavement services.
Read "How we're working with communities to improve bereavement services"...
During Refugee Week, Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, looks at why those fleeing war and persecution need more than words of welcome.
Read "Refugee Week: Why our actions must speak louder than words now"...
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities looks at what being a Compassionate City means for Birmingham.
Read "What It means for Birmingham to be a Compassionate City"...
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