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DIY approach to Integration fails to tackle race inequalities

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2012-02-21 19:21

News release from Voice4Change England

21st February 2012

For immediate release

DIY approach to Integration fails to tackle race inequalities

Voice4Change England was dismayed to read the Government’s cross-departmental approach to integration: creating the conditions for integration, published today.

Government fund may entrench existing inequality, say national advocates

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2012-02-07 11:39

News release from Voice4Change England

7th February 2012

For immediate release

Government fund may entrench existing inequality, say national advocates

Inquiry finds gaps in the Government’s use of the Compact

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2012-01-30 11:34

News release from Voice4Change EnglandVoice4Change England
23rd January 2012

For immediate release


Inquiry finds gaps in the Government’s use of the Compact

 

Stephen Lawrence verdict: Dobson and Norris guilty of racist murder

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-01-04 15:08

On 3 January 2012 Gary Dobson and David Norris were found guilty of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, 18 years  after his stabbing by a gang of white youths at a bus stop in Eltham on 22 April 1993. Voice4Change England has responded with a contribution to Just West Yorkshire’s bulletin:

Voice4Change England’s roadshow highlights cynicism around Big Society

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2011-12-19 14:23

Voice4Change England’s roadshow highlights cynicism around Big Society

On 8 November 2011, Voice4Change England hosted its Big Society roadshow in Brighton. Held in partnership with Friends, Families and Travellers, the event was attended by a mix of BME and other specialist VCOs, generic VCOs and public sector organisations.

NGOs stand together for the Human Rights Act on International Human Rights Day

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2011-12-12 14:57

The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) has brought together a group of leading organisations, including Voice4Change England, representing many sectors of civil society to call on political party leaders to protect the Human Rights Act.

In an open letter to the political party leaders, to mark international Human Rights Day on 10 December, 43 organisations have collectively come together to speak with one voice to express disappointment that the Human Rights Act is all too often vilified, and to call for leadership from our political leaders on the Human Rights Act.

Voice4Change England is open for business again

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2011-11-23 09:58

After closing temporarily to relocate to new offices, Voice4Change England is now fully operational again. We are pleased to announce that we are sharing our offices with the National Council for Voluntary and Youth Services at:

3rd Floor, Lancaster House

31-33 Islington High Street

London

N1 9LH

Shaping the future: Race and Racism in 21st Century Britain

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-02-08 11:07

Is there an elephant in the room? If we live in a post-racial society, why do certain ethnic groups continue to experience disadvantage?

This seminar series, launched in November 2011 to coincide with the retrial into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, will debate these questions and seek to identify solutions to persistent and emerging inequalities faced by BAME children, young people and their families.

When and where

Seminars will be held in:

After the riots

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-12-13 14:20

Race Equality FoundationThere has been much comment and some analysis of the August riots in England and whether or not inequality played a part. This conference provides an opportunity to hear from a range of voices and consider the implications for the future of race equality.

  • Where: Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ
  • When: 13:00-17:00, 21st January 2012

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2011-11-14 11:31

Asian People's Disability AllianceAsian People Disability Alliance (APDA) cordially invite you to their celebration of the 2011 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 

  • Where: Asian Day Care and Development premises at Alric Avenue (off: Bruce Road), Harlesden, London NW10 8RA
  • When: Thursday 1st December 2011 from 11.00 am to 3.30 pm

In addition to social gathering, APDA will be highlighting its work with disabled people and will also feature a display of art and other initiatives created by APDA's disabled users.
 

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