{"id":9833,"date":"2022-03-17T10:50:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=9833"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:38:54","slug":"edi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/","title":{"rendered":"Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-dynamic-cover-Z2izDDN wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cover\">            <div >\n                                    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-btm-lft-title is-style-top-right-links\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Main-LGBT.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"Main building at night lit up in the colours of the rainbow\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 33vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Main-LGBT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Main-LGBT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Main-LGBT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Main-LGBT-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Main-LGBT.jpg 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>                \n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container-wrapper\">\n                          <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container purple\">\n                            \n                                                        <!-- Page Attribute - Page title visible -->\n                                                                                        <span class=\"lzb-cover-title show-title\">\n                                                                    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                      \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">Edge Hill University&#8217;s vibrancy is dependent on the diverse and valuable contributions everyone makes. You can play a significant role by always keeping an open mind, being curious, and making an ongoing commitment to learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take the time to explore the information on this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-ZF7S5b wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/accessibility-on-campus\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mainbuilding250103a.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Accessibility on Campus  <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-tpY4h wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/charters\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Charters-for-web.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Charters <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-Z2eT5hp wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/getting-involved\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Getting-involved-for-web.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Getting involved <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-1t8NuC wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/hate-crime-reporting-centre\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Young-Carers-Survey.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Hate crime reporting centre <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-Z1J6XHB wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/initiatives\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/stu-serv-20.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Initiatives <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-2kDnc5 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/landscape2.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Organisational Wellbeing <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-NYOL3 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/strategy-and-governance\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Strategy-and-governance-for-web.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Strategy, Governance and Reporting <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-1rmxln wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"\/departments\/support\/edi\/whats-on\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Whats-on.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">What&#8217;s on <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-ZPlgIw wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/widening-access-and-student-success\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/disabled-students1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Widening Access and Student Success  <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-background-lightgrey is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for our community in relation to the conflict in Middle East<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are aware that communities, including many in university campuses across the UK, are deeply affected by the conflict in the Middle East and the tragic loss of civilian life.&nbsp;Our thoughts are with all those innocent parties caught up in these events directly or indirectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the conflict continues, our priority is to ensure that students and colleagues who are impacted are offered all available support.&nbsp;We know that some members of our community will be distressed and worried. If you are affected, please do reach out to any of the services listed below or signpost our services to those who you think may need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support for students is available through our dedicated Student <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/studentservices\/wellbeing\/\">Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/a> Team. You can book an appointment by email, by phone on 01695 657988, or via the Catalyst Helpdesk. Please present to the Catalyst Helpdesk if you need urgent or immediate support. Support for staff is available through our HR Advisory team. They can be contacted either by email or by phone on ext. 7393.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Faith and Community Service can also offer faith and pastoral support through their Listening Ear Service to both staff and students. Email Faith and Community for more information or to book an appointment with a member of the Chaplaincy Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that this is an incredibly difficult time for members of our community, and we ask everyone to respect and support each other. We want to remind everyone that racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, abuse, incitement or harassment will never be tolerated, and that any incidents of this nature should be reported to either the Student Resolution Team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:studentresolutionservice@edgehill.ac.uk\">studentresolutionservice@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> or for staff, the HR Advisory Team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:HRAdvisory@edgehill.ac.uk\">HRAdvisory@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Campus Support Team are also available 24\/7 for support while on campus. You can contact them in person at the Security and Customer Information Centre at the front of campus. You can also call them on 01695 584227 or text 07785 928 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-news-list-2cI6Y4 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-news-list\">                        <div class=\"ehu-calendar__wrap-single\">\n                                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap grid-only\">\n                                            <h2>News<\/h2>\n                                          \n                                                                                    <div class=\"ehu-list__grid\">\n                            <div class=\"news-list__grid-wrap news-list__items\">\n                                <div class=\"news-list__item single-news__panel\" data-department=\"\"  data-subject=\"\"  data-audience=\"Applicants, Current students, Widening access and underrepresented groups\"  data-topic=\"Events, Student Life, Wellbeing\"  data-type=\"News opinion\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/news\/2023\/10\/during-black-history-month-we-all-came-together-as-one\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Katumba-resize-web-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\">News opinion<\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">During Black History Month we all came together as one <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n                                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"news-list__item single-news__panel\" data-department=\"Edge Hill academic receives the Diversity and Inclusion: Brenda Eastwood Award 2022\"  data-subject=\"Edge Hill academic receives the Diversity and Inclusion: Brenda Eastwood Award 2022\"  data-audience=\"General public, Widening access and underrepresented groups\"  data-topic=\"Events, Student Life\"  data-type=\"News story\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/news\/2023\/09\/edge-hill-announces-bumper-black-history-month-programme\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chantellelunt-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\">News story<\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Edge Hill announces bumper Black History Month programme <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n                                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"news-list__item single-news__panel\" data-department=\"Support, Careers\"  data-subject=\"\"  data-audience=\"Current students, Press - regional or national\"  data-topic=\"Awards, Employability\"  data-type=\"News story\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/news\/2022\/06\/edge-hill-university-scoops-award-recognising-work-to-boost-student-opportunities\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EHU485-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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