1 The Government’s approach to integration and opportunity
Recent Government announcements
Inter-Ministerial Group and the BME 2020 challenge
The Coalition Government’s integration strategy
Anti Muslim Hatred Working Group
Separation of strategy from counter-extremism
Measuring the effectiveness of initiatives
Conclusions and recommendations
2 Supporting the aspirations of Muslim women
Discrimination in the recruitment process
Government support for Muslim women
Conclusions and recommendations
3 Widening access to university
Raising awareness of education choices
Factors affecting student finances
Graduate employment attainment gap
Outreach and work of university groups
Conclusions and recommendations
4 Providing effective support to work
Inter-Ministerial Group and the BME 2020 challenge
Jobcentre Plus and the provision of sensitive employment support
Childcare as a barrier to employment
Awareness of free childcare entitlement
Conclusions and recommendations
5 Tackling workplace discrimination
Impact of the rise in Islamophobia on the workplace
Fear of discrimination and the chill factor
Discrimination in recruitment and name-blind applications
Inconsistent employment practices
Social networking in the workplace
Remedies for resolving discrimination in the workplace
Resolution of discrimination cases
Role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Fear of taking action against employer
Conclusions and recommendations
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
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