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9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Buddhism ‘When you know from your own lived experience that something is unwholesome, censured by the wise, and leads to harm and suffering, then abandon it. … When you know from your own lived experience that something is

9 Jul 2014: Third-Party Harassment The Equality Act 2010 also protects staff from harassment related to protected characteristics by people who are not employees of the University, such as contractors or College staff who are not also employed by the University.

9 Jul 2014: Associative Discrimination Associative discrimination is the legal term that applies when someone is treated unfairly because either someone they know or someone they are associated with has a certain protected characteristic under the Equality Act

14 Jul 2014: Advice: Your Rights Are Protected in Law The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all

6 Oct 2014: The University has approved Guidance on Religion or Belief for Staff to support members of the University community in the workplace. To view this guidance click here

9 Jul 2014: Religion or Belief Religion and belief is a protected characteristic that refers to a: Religion (e.g. Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Rastafarianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Buddhism). Denomination of a religion (e.g. Anglicanism,

9 Jul 2014: Sexual Orientation Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic relating to a person's sexual orientation towards people of: The same sex as him or her (the person is a gay man or a lesbian). The opposite sex from him or her (the person is

9 Jul 2014: This page contains information on different faith and belief communities in Cambridge. The services and directory are available to all students and staff. Please note that the societies are student based. However, the Chaplaincies are external to

9 Jul 2014: Gender Reassignment Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic and the term refers to someone who is transgender. It includes anyone who has proposed, started or completed a process to change his or her sex. The Equality Act extends

9 Jul 2014: Hindu University Societies Hindu Cultural Society Krishna Consciousness Society University Chaplains Dr Vick Krishnan (chaplainvick@googlemail.com) Regional Polity The Indian Community and Culture Association of Cambridge Places of Worship Bharat

9 Jul 2014: Pregnancy and Maternity Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is when you're treated unfairly because you're pregnant, breastfeeding or because you've recently given birth. Maternity covers the period of 26 weeks after birth. In relation to the

9 Jul 2014: Wesley Church, Christ's Pieces CB1 1LG. Seminaries/Research.

9 Jul 2014: Disability Disability refers to someone who: Has a physical or mental impairment. The impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. The Equality Act 2010 definition

9 Jul 2014: Omar Faruque Mosque, Kirkwood Road CB4 2PF. Seminaries/Research.

9 Jul 2014: United Reformed Church and Church of Scotland University Chaplain The Reverend Nigel Uden (minister@downingplaceurc.org) Regional Polity United Reformed Church: Eastern Synod Church of Scotland: Presbytery of England and the Channel Islands Place of

9 Jul 2014: Marriage and Civil Partnership Marriage and Civil Partnership are legal unions that are available to both same sex and opposite sex couples. They are considered a protected characteristic under the 2010 Equality Act. The law states that you must not

9 Jul 2014: Father Paul Keane (pjk1001@cam.ac.uk). Places of Worship. Various Parishes. Seminaries/Research. 2024 University of Cambridge.

9 Jul 2014: Resources for managers The Double Glazed-Glass Ceiling is a Stonewall report considering the experiences of lesbian women in the workplace. The report looks at how gender and sexual orientation interplay and the impact they have on careers and

9 Jul 2014: Seminaries/Research.

9 Jul 2014: Local support groups The LGB&T Staff Network, is the University’s award-winning network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members of staff from the University, Colleges and associated institutions. The Network runs regular social events

9 Jul 2014: Reform: Auckland Road, Cambridge. CB5 8DW. Seminaries/Research.

10 Jul 2014: Guidance on gender reassignment for staff The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all

9 Jul 2014: Places of Worship. Many local parishes. College chapels. Seminaries/Research. 2024 University of Cambridge.

9 Jul 2014: Search site. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Research Resources. is a Stonewall report considering the experiences of lesbian women in the workplace. ... The evidence base is continuously updated to include new research, and all records include as much

10 Jul 2014: Bullying and harassment The University is committed to protecting the dignity of all its staff, students and visitors. Bullying, harassment and discrimination of a transitioning individual may involve verbal or physical abuse. This could include

10 Jul 2014: Pensions A staff member's gender (until 2018) will determine the age at which he or she becomes entitled to a state pension. In relation to gender reassignment, the member of staff will need to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate or modified

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10 Jul 2014: Sources of information and guidance Managers and Administrators have a particular responsibility for supporting staff who decide to go through gender reassignment and for dealing with any issues which may arise from this. However, it is recognised

10 Jul 2014: Access to facilities Once an individual decides to live permanently in a gender that is different to the one recorded at birth, he or she is entitled to access the facilities of the acquired gender. For example, when a staff member transitions

10 Jul 2014: Time off The manager and staff member should discuss what time off is likely to be required and when, if known. The Summary of Leave information details leave entitlements for staff members. Medical treatments relating to gender reassignment should

10 Jul 2014: Medical or surgical procedures Not all people who undertake gender reassignment choose to undergo medical or surgical treatment. For those individuals who decide to do this, the process may involve a number of medical or surgical interventions that

10 Jul 2014: Protections in law The Equality Act 2010 provides protections prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation of staff, students or visitors on the grounds of gender reassignment. This applies to employment, education (including

9 Jul 2014: LGB&T glossary Bicurious A person who may be attracted to members of both the same and opposite sex, but is not sure. Biphobia Is a term used to describe a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards bisexuality and/or individuals who identify

10 Jul 2014: Glossary The following list provides a glossary of common terms associated with gender reassignment. The definitions are based on those provided by Equality Challenge Unit guidance. Acquired Gender The new gender of a person who has undergone gender

10 Jul 2014: What is gender reassignment A decision to undertake gender reassignment is made when an individual feels that his or her gender at birth does not match their gender identity. This is called ‘gender dysphoria’ and is a recognised medical condition

10 Jul 2014: Supporting staff This section provides information to a manager or a colleague on supporting a member of staff who is undergoing gender reassignment. When a member of staff notifies a manager that he or she has decided to undergo gender reassignment,

10 Jul 2014: Information records and privacy All relevant records including the staff member's personal file, email details, swipe cards, identification passes, library cards, and other contact information should be changed to reflect the chosen gender and name

10 Jul 2014: Insurance policies. Research council records. If the staff member requires time off for surgery and recovery discuss what support and/or adjustments are needed to ensure that he or she is