What we do

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is responsible for the following key areas of work (please click on the links below  to find out more): 

• Equality Act 2010
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality
• Women and work
• Violence against women
• Representation in public life
• Women Councillor's Taskforce
• National Equality Framework for Business
• Women's Engagement
• Reform of the Equality and Human Rights Commission