Equality and Human Rights Commission
John Wilkes has extensive experience in leadership and advocacy within the voluntary and public sectors, currently serving as the Head of Scotland for the Equality and Human Rights Commission since April 2017. Wilkes has held various roles including Chief Executive at the Scottish Refugee Council, Board Member for Citizens Advice Scotland, and Chair of White Ribbon Scotland, an organization focused on ending violence against women. Additional contributions include serving on the boards of ACOSVO and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, as well as a secondment to the Scottish Government to advise on asylum system design. Wilkes held the position of Scotland Director for both the Equal Opportunities Commission and Carers UK, with a notable academic background in Chemistry from Keele University.
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Equality and Human Rights Commission
We promote and uphold equality and human rights ideals and laws across England, Scotland and Wales. Our work is driven by a simple belief; if everyone gets a fair chance in life, we all thrive. We research and explore how we live and work together, revealing truths and uncovering injustices. Standing apart from governments, from business and vested interests, we use the full force of our wide ranging legal powers to defend everyone’s right to an equal chance in life. We work with our partners to come up with practical answers that get to the greatest good. Above all, we’re here to prove that the principles of equality and universal human rights can help people in Britain live well together, making life safer, happier and more prosperous for all of us. Contact us at: correspondence@equalityhumanrights.com website@equalityhumanrights.com