HEALTH chiefs have been accused of racism after sending an email to staff advising them to avoid approaching or speaking to Gypsy/Travellers.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Herald: NHS bosses accused of ‘racism’ over email warning staff about Gypsy/Travellers
St Andrews and Dundee universities have been given funding to research how Muslims and Roma people have integrated into local communities.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Courier: Universities to research integration of minority communities in Scotland
A CHARITY has launched a safe and anonymous way for young victims of hate crimes to report incidents. Continue reading Equality News Update: The National: Service launched to help young people report hate crimes
There is an “urgent” need for anti-racist education in Scotland’s schools, according to a teaching union.Continue reading Equality News Update: BBC News: ‘Urgent’ need to tackle racism in schools
Education is being described by teachers, politicians and charities today as a ‘vehicle’ for overcoming racial prejudice.Continue reading Equality News Update: Kingdom FM: Education ‘vehicle’ to end racism in Scotland
An evening hearing about the experiences and culture of Syrian refugee families living in Perth will take place later this month.Continue reading Equality News Update: Daily Record: Evening of Syrian culture in Perth
UNESCO today is celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development. The campaign #Unite4Heritage is a movement for the celebration and safeguarding of cultural heritage and diversity worldwide.Continue reading Equality News Update: Devdiscourse: May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Health and social care providers, schools and employers must take action to end mental health discrimination, says See Me.Continue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Most Scots have witnessed mental health discrimination
Findings prompt call for educators to ‘stop sliding away’ from confronting racism. Continue reading Equality News Update: tes: Scottish study flags up lack of opportunities for black and minority ethnic teachers
Punish a Muslim Day was intended to scare and encourage violence against Muslims. But it ended up uniting communities instead. Continue reading Equality News Update: ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ backfired spectacularly
As millions remain exposed to racism, equality bodies must be strengthened, say heads of European human rights institutions on International Anti-Racism Day. Continue reading Equality News Update: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2018
Bikes for Refugees have been mending and distributing bikes for ‘new Scots’ for two years.Continue reading Equality News Update: How donated bicycles are helping refugees settle in Scotland
ANTI-RACIST campaigner Neville Lawrence has hit out at a racist landmark at a seaside town.Continue reading Equality News Update: Anti-racism campaigner hits out at controversial ‘Jim Crow’ rock in Dunoon
A ‘Stand up to Racism ‘No to Racism, No to Islamophobia—Football for All’ unity event will be held in Edinburgh this weekend.Continue reading Equality News Update: Stand up to racism unity event at Parliament this weekend
A Dundee charity boss has spoken of the “unbelievable” response from locals for a foreign aid trip.Continue reading Equality News Update: Dundee charity praises locals for ‘unbelievable’ generosity
