Equality Policy Statement
The Policy Enactment Date: 1 January 2023
Yellow House Publishing Ltd is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and good relations in all aspects of its work.
We recognise the importance of creating an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstance.
This policy has been developed in line with equality principles and legislative standards applicable within Northern Ireland, including guidance issued by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the obligations contained within:
• Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
• The Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
• The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997
• Employment Equality Regulations relating to age, sexual orientation, religion, and political opinion Yellow House Publishing Ltd opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and exclusion.
Equality of opportunity will be promoted throughout our employment practices, partnerships, publications, educational programmes, workshops, public events, and community engagement activities.
The company is committed to encouraging participation and representation across all Section 75 categories, including persons of different: •
Religious belief
• Political opinion
• Racial group
• Age
• Marital status
• Sexual orientation
• Gender
• Disability status
• Dependency status In implementing this policy, Yellow House Publishing Ltd will:
• Promote inclusive participation and access to opportunities
• Encourage balanced representation and diversity within projects and programmes
• Ensure accessibility in communications and engagement practices where reasonably practicable
• Foster safe, respectful, and supportive creative and working environments
• Challenge discriminatory behaviour and practices
Monitor and review organisational procedures to support continual improvement in equality standards
As a cultural and publishing organisation, Yellow House Publishing Ltd believes literature, storytelling, history, and artistic engagement can positively contribute to equality, mutual respect, and shared cultural understanding throughout Northern Ireland.
This policy applies to directors, employees, freelancers, volunteers, participants, collaborators, and partner organisations working with Yellow House Publishing Ltd. Approved by:
Christoph Thackaberry
Chief Executive Officer
Yellow House Publishing Ltd Policy Effective From: 1 January 2023 Policy Review Date: 1 July 2024 Review Period:
This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with Northern Ireland equality legislation and Equality Commission guidance.
Yellow House Publishing Ltd is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and good relations in all aspects of its work.
We recognise the importance of creating an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstance.
This policy has been developed in line with equality principles and legislative standards applicable within Northern Ireland, including guidance issued by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the obligations contained within:
• Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
• The Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
• The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997
• Employment Equality Regulations relating to age, sexual orientation, religion, and political opinion Yellow House Publishing Ltd opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and exclusion.
Equality of opportunity will be promoted throughout our employment practices, partnerships, publications, educational programmes, workshops, public events, and community engagement activities.
The company is committed to encouraging participation and representation across all Section 75 categories, including persons of different: •
Religious belief
• Political opinion
• Racial group
• Age
• Marital status
• Sexual orientation
• Gender
• Disability status
• Dependency status In implementing this policy, Yellow House Publishing Ltd will:
• Promote inclusive participation and access to opportunities
• Encourage balanced representation and diversity within projects and programmes
• Ensure accessibility in communications and engagement practices where reasonably practicable
• Foster safe, respectful, and supportive creative and working environments
• Challenge discriminatory behaviour and practices
Monitor and review organisational procedures to support continual improvement in equality standards
As a cultural and publishing organisation, Yellow House Publishing Ltd believes literature, storytelling, history, and artistic engagement can positively contribute to equality, mutual respect, and shared cultural understanding throughout Northern Ireland.
This policy applies to directors, employees, freelancers, volunteers, participants, collaborators, and partner organisations working with Yellow House Publishing Ltd. Approved by:
Christoph Thackaberry
Chief Executive Officer
Yellow House Publishing Ltd Policy Effective From: 1 January 2023 Policy Review Date: 1 July 2024 Review Period:
This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with Northern Ireland equality legislation and Equality Commission guidance.