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<p>This Government is committed to levelling up opportunity and ensuring fairness
for all - regardless of gender or background. International Men’s Day offers an opportunity
to highlight where we need to do more to improve outcomes for men and boys and to
talk about some of the work taken across the Government to support this work.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>This work ranges from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities,
looking at outcomes for the whole population. This includes ethnic minorities and
White British people, as well as preparation for an Employment Bill which, subject
to further consultation, will make flexible working the default unless employers have
good reason not to. We are also delivering the Suicide Prevention Workplan, which
sets out action that is being taken across Government departments and the NHS to reduce
suicides, including amongst men.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department marked
International Men’s Day with an online ‘Being Real About Men’s Mental Health’ event,
which all staff were invited to attend. We also shared resources with all Departmental
staff on Movember and men’s health via the intranet, with links to websites offering
advice and support.</p>
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