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West Ham achieve Premier League equality standard

9 Oct 2023
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Hammers recognised for commitment to equality and diversity with the highest level of award

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Overview: PLEDIS

West Ham United have become the latest Premier League club to be awarded the Advanced Level of the Premier League Equality Standard (PLEDIS), which recognises the club's commitment to equality throughout their organisation.

The honour, the highest level a club can achieve, is achieved after an independent panel considers evidence provided by the club on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across all areas of their business.

West Ham's men’s, women’s and Academy players joined vice-chair Karren Brady and club staff at London Stadium this week as the award was presented by the Premier League. It is the second time the Hammers have received the honour having first been presented with the Advanced level of PLEDIS in 2020.

“It is fantastic for the club and all of our incredible staff, that three years on from being one of the first clubs to be awarded the PLEDIS for our work in equality, diversity and inclusion, we’ve once again received the Premier League’s highest possible accolade," Brady told the club's official website.

“It was an immense source of pride when we first received the award, but in many ways today’s honour is an even greater achievement, as it shows that we didn’t stand still, but instead we worked even harder to keep improving and challenging ourselves.

“Throughout our long and illustrious history in East London, there is so much for us to be proud of as a club, and our continued success as an equity leader only serves to drive us to even greater heights.”

West Ham were highly commended for their "authentic leadership" and "systematic approach" to embed EDI across the organisation, including Learning and Development, along with highlighting and challenging gender-based violence.

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“The club’s work to enhance South Asian pathways into the Academy, including parental engagement, is also worthy of praise," said Kuljit Randhawa, Premier League head of diversity and inclusion strategy.

"We look forward to continuing to support West Ham to enhance their work in this area.”

Pride in award

West Ham's all-time Premier League record goalscorer Michail Antonio has been a long-time advocate of the club's work within its local community, and spoke of their pride in receiving the award.

“Together we are really involved in the local community, and we are all proud of that, and proud we have received this special recognition," said Antonio.

“As players, we know the responsibility we have, and how important it is to be seen by and feel a part of the club’s community. It’s a privilege for me to be part of a Premier League club that welcomes everyone and works hard to open up opportunities to improve the lives of people in Newham and across the capital.”

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Part 1: How the Premier League is fighting racism
Part 2: How Sarr's family prepared him for success
Part 4: How clubs and players supported No Room For Racism campaign
Part 5: Ogbene: It's important to teach younger generation about diversity
Part 6: Danjuma: My greatness comes from going through hardship
Part 7: How Wolves are educating young people about inclusion
Part 8: 'It's everyone's responsibility to do something about discrimination'
Part 9: Caicedo: Learning through diversity helped me reach the top
Part 10: Darren Bent on the men and women who've inspired him
Part 11: Benjamin Zephaniah on the Premier League and the legacy of Windrush
Part 12: Desailly: I looked far for my black sporting heroes
Part 13: Jimenez: Family support helped me become great
Part 14: Pittman: Sharing my knowledge will help the next generation
Part 15: Szoboszlai: My father helped me achieve the impossible
Part 16: Amadou Onana on the people who've inspired him
Part 17: Why family support is so important for Mbeumo and Wissa
Part 18: Gomez: Positive black role models are so important

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