Forum for Equalities & Human Rights in Southwark (FEHRS)
As part of their role as lead agency for the Southwark Legal Advice Network, Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service has been awarded a contract by Southwark Council to provide a critical friend to the Council around Equalities and Human Rights issues, and support the delivery and development of Equalities & Human Rights in Southwark.
The role will include the following functions:
- Policy and challenge
- Information and briefing to the Voluntary and Community Sector
- Consultation and partnership
In order to fulfil this role, the Forum for Human Rights and Equalities in Southwark was launched in January 2011.
The Forum is open to all community agencies in the Borough. It will meet at least quarterly, and develop and oversee implementation of a work plan
The Forum will be facilitated by the SLAN Development Manager and Administrative Officer.
The Vision for FEHRS
To champion a fair and equal society in Southwark by promoting diversity, tolerance and understanding with the aim of working towards the elimination of discrimination.
