Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 15
15
Accepted
Highlight achievements of Muslim women in key industries to foster role models and encourage employment.
Recommendation
Visible and relatable role models can be a valuable source of inspiration and provide demonstrable evidence that a career choice is accessible yet in many cases such role models are lacking for Muslim women. The Government and major employers should do more to highlight the 51 achievements of Muslim women in key industries to help encourage more Muslim women into employment, an outcome which would benefit both the economy and society. (Recommendation, Paragraph 84)
Government Response Summary
The government's Race Equality Unit will host a roundtable with MHCLG and major employers to shine a light on Muslim women inspiring meaningful change in a range of industries, driving up employment and representation.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
41. We welcome the Committee’s attention to people who have experienced discrimination due to a combination of protected characteristics and share the view that this is unacceptable. 45. The Government agrees with the Committee that visible role models can be a valuable source of inspiration for people to look up to. This is especially the case as underrepresentation in our workplace remains a persistent barrier to unlocking the most out of the human talent which exists in our diverse nation. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work and receive equal opportunities for progression, regardless of sex, ethnicity, religion or disability. 46. We must ensure that we are consistent in championing those whose talent is matched only by the scale of the opportunity available in this country. We must celebrate the Muslim women whose contributions to our society create new possibilities for others. We therefore welcome the Committee’s recommendation for the Government and major employers to highlight the achievements of Muslim women in key industries. Together with MHCLG and major employers, the Government’s Race Equality Unit will host a roundtable to shine a light on Muslim women inspiring meaningful change in a range of industries, driving up employment and representation as part of our programme of renewal.