Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities’ message to Birmingham’s Muslim community as they observe Ramadan.
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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 more about How the council is working to remove the ‘glass ceiling’
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, writes about the work being done to support residents during the cost of living crisis...
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.
Today the 2021 Census data on ethnicity has revealed that Birmingham is one of the first ‘super diverse’ cities in the UK where citizens from ethnic minorities make up more than half the population.
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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.
Tackling inequality is a priority for the council, determined that vital conversations with Birmingham’s diverse communities result in meaningful change. Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety & Equalities explains.
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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.
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Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, reflects on why it is important to remember those who lost their lives in the genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995.
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 more about Refugee Week: Why our actions must speak louder than words now
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