We’re #Hiring🚨 We're looking for a Development Officer to support the APA, a Black-led national initiative driving police accountability and community-led violence reduction across England and Wales. 🔍 ⏳ Contract: 12 months 💰 Salary: £30,000 pa 📅 Deadline: 23rd JAN 2026 Apply: ow.ly/jTk850XLp2W

We recently joined over 20 organisations at the #AllianceforRacialJustice away days in Birmingham. The 2-day residential brought members together to reflect on challenges facing the sector and strengthen collective efforts to tackle #racism, influence #policy, & improve collaboration across the UK.

Last week, @MayorofGM hosted the 2nd meeting of the Race Equity in Employment Task Force, which unites experts & govt to tackle disparities in employment for 16–24 yr olds from Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage backgrounds, creating a roadmap for change.⬇️ actionforraceequality.org.uk/race-equity-...

Our Policy & Research Officer, Qasim Alli, recently attended the Anti-Racism in the Curriculum Conference hosted by The Black Curriculum. He spoke on a panel about policy reform & bridging the gap between those who write & deliver curriculum content. ⬇️ www.voice-online.co.uk/lifestyle/20...

We have relaunched our #Youth Action Network (YAN), an independent body of young leaders tackling the biggest challenges facing their generation. 🚀 Discover more and meet the leaders who will be shaping our work to drive race equality forward. 👉 actionforraceequality.org.uk/youth-action... #YAN25

We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for Collaboration of the Year at the 2025 #LYAwards🙌 Our project with Year 8/9 boys at Brentside High explored knife crime & culminated in a powerful awareness podcast. 🎙️ Thanks to @londonyouth.bsky.social , our partners & the young people who made this possible. 🚀

Too often, support for young people comes only after they’ve entered the Criminal Justice System. Fearless Youth Association (FYA) reaches them earlier—providing consistent #engagement, skills training, and confidence-building to help them choose #positive paths. Learn more👇 buff.ly/8Td4uRR

Short-term #funding makes it hard for grassroots youth orgs like FYA to keep delivering consistent support. Sustainable funding is key to their work in the Criminal Justice System—engaging young people, building skills, and creating #opportunities to move away from violence. More👇 buff.ly/8Td4uRR

Young people who experience multiple disadvantages are more likely to be targeted by police and victimised. #Grassroots organisations like Fearless Youth Association (FYA) provide crucial support to help them move away from #youthviolence. Learn more about FYA👇 buff.ly/8Td4uRR

The #paygap is hitting hard: 60% for Pakistani women, 50% for Bangladeshi women in #London. New @london.go.uk research by @niesrorg.bsky.social explores barriers in the workplace & what must change to ensure equality. Read More👉

Unemployment rates for Pakistani & Bangladeshi women in London are over 3× higher than for men from the same communities (16.9% vs 5.5%). New @london.gov.uk research by @niesrorg.bsky.social explores why & what must change. Read more 👉 www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s... #RaceEquality #LondonJobs

In our latest organisation spotlight, we sat down with Fearless Youth Association (FYA), a grassroots group supporting #youngpeople in the CJS to move away from knife crime, #youth and gang violence, and to build confidence and skills. Read more about FYA and their work👇 buff.ly/8Td4uRR

The Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) is hosting an online roundtable to discuss racist violence and how to improve #communitysafety on Thu 7 Aug (2–3:30pm UK). Join community leaders and academics to explore collaborative responses and improved safety protocols.👉

Proud moment! 🎙️ Yr 10 boys from @OasisHadley were recognised at the @shinemediawards for A Question of Colour, a podcast made through our Race Equality Action project. 🏆Rising Star 🎧⭐️Highly commended for Best Audio and Best Article More on the awards⬇️ 🔗 www.shine-schoolawards.org/2025/06/30/s...

📢 Over 5,500 #Windrush survivors have had compensation claims rejected — many without #legalsupport. Every other major compensation scheme offers free legal support. MPs can change this. ✉️ Use our template to demand free legal representation for claims: actionforraceequality.org.uk/new-briefing...

📸 Throwback to our Networking Event at City Hall during Ethnic Minority Graduate Week earlier this month! We connected Black, Asian & mixed-heritage young people with employers for an inspiring afternoon of career talks & real opportunities. Thanks to all who joined us! 🎓

We launched the #RaceEquity in Employment Task Force two weeks ago. The first meeting, chaired by Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, brought members together to begin shaping recommendations to tackle unemployment, low pay & underemployment for Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage youth. buff.ly/8HsxMGZ

This #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek, we’ve launched a new youth-led A Question of Colour episode. 🎙️ Created by Year 8 & 9 boys at Brentside High School, it explores knife crime through youth-led discussion & expert insight. Find out more and listen here👇 actionforraceequality.org.uk/are-at-work/...

What could your org do with the right support?🤔 UPLIFT is a programme for Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage-led orgs in London — offering expert-led coaching, #strategy & hands-on learning to strengthen leadership, improve governance, and accelerate strategic growth. Apply by 26 May: ow.ly/iB3c50VTjHW

🚨How will the Equality (Race & Disability) Bill impact protections like the PSED, socio-economic duty & equal pay rights? 📅Join our Policy Action Forum on 28 May to help shape our sector response to the consultation. Sign up here: ow.ly/sfs250VS2gB #RaceEquality #DisabilityRights

Our latest youth-led short film, Unconscious Bias, is out now.📽️ Written & created by Yr9 students at Alexandra Park School, through our latest Race Equality Action Project (REAP), it explores how bias shapes how #youngpeople are seen and treated. Watch now: youtu.be/k9nfuv80k-g #UnconsciousBias

What does real organisational support look like?🤔 UPLIFT is a 12-month programme for Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage-led orgs in London offering bespoke #consultancy, strategic guidance and co-designed support for growth and sustainability. Apply now to be part of this new cohort: ow.ly/CmWt50VRO2U

On Friday, ARE CEO Jeremy Crook OBE spoke at the #CloseTheGap Symposium at Oxford’s Keble College, calling for action-led leadership to drive race equity in institutions. 🗣️He stressed the need for robust data, equality law, and accountability, not blame. Learn more: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g...

Is your org ready to be UPLIFTed? We’ve launched a new UPLIFT programme to support Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage-led orgs across London. ✍️Applications open soon. Find out more: ow.ly/z4s950VHQ6s #UPLIFTProgramme #ARE #CapacityBuilding #LeadershipSupport

“In adult prisons, Pava spray is deployed disproportionately — particularly against Black and Muslim men.” —Meka Beresford, ARE Head of Policy Due to a surge in violence in #YouthOffender Institutions, the gov’t will now trial PAVA spray on children as young as 14.

Happy Easter! Whether you’re celebrating or simply enjoying the bank holiday weekend, we hope you’re able to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with the people who matter most. #HappyEaster #BankHolidayWeekend #Easter2025

Earlier this month, our Policy & Research Officer, Bowale Fadare, attended the launch of the DATABASED report by UNJUST UK, 4Front & Tottenham Rights exploring the role of #surveillance and data-driven #policing on the Grahame Park, Barnet. Read more: www.unjust.org.uk

Last Friday, as part of our Graduate Connector Programme, inclusive employer @@hs2ltd.bsky.social welcomed Black, Asian & Mixed heritage grads interested in their latest roles! HS2 staff shared insights & application tips, plus a Q&A with a current grad offered a real look into life at HS2.

#FundingOpportunity Lloyds Bank Foundation is offering £75k over 3 years for orgs (outside London) tackling racial & economic inequality. Grantees will have access to a range of tailored support including knowledge and skills building. 📅Deadline:29 May 2025 More info:

The Baring Foundation is offering new funding to help orgs to tackle racial #injustice in the criminal justice system and work that: • Challenges disproportionality • Addresses police harms in schools • Defends racial justice activism 📆 Apply by 11 June and find out more:

Eid Mubarak! As Ramadan comes to a close, we send our warmest wishes to everyone marking this special day. May your Eid be filled with peace, joy, and time shared with loved ones. #EidMubarak #Eid2025

💡How do we support people in prison beyond just policies? Maslaha argues that change starts with trust. By engaging with people inside prisons and listening to their experiences, they’re helping to create spaces of support and understanding. Read more: actionforraceequality.org.uk/advancing-cr...

It’s been one year since the Moving on Up Awards — marking the end of a decade-long programme supporting young Black men into work. Here’s what the people behind it had to say. For the full vox pops & more info: actionforraceequality.org.uk/moving-on-up/ #MovingOnUp #RaceEquality #AREProjects

Numbers tell part of the story—but what about the experiences behind them? Maslaha is an organisation that works to uncover the realities behind Muslim overrepresentation in the prison system. Read the full interview: actionforraceequality.org.uk/advancing-cr...

Yesterday, ARE’s Policy & Research Officer, Qasim Alli, attended the launch of @neunion.bsky.social's report, Thinking Beyond the Box. The report explores how to build a more inclusive #curriculum. Special recognition to Omena for leading this work. 📖 Read more: neu.org.uk/latest/libra...

What happens when we listen to the people most impacted by the Criminal Justice system?🤔 Maslaha, is an organisation working with Muslim communities to address these inequalities, ensuring that lived experience isn’t just heard but used to drive real solutions. Read more: tinyurl.com/25z8c9y2

We’re still thrilled with the impact of the Northern Cities #YouthEmploymentConference! Young people, employers & community leaders came together to tackle employment barriers & create real pathways to opportunity with vital discussions! 📖Read all about it: tinyurl.com/3zrf9k46 #YoungPeople

For this year's #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the diversity and achievements of women everywhere and at every intersection. Let's #AccelerateAction and advocate for equality today...and every day! #IWD2025

How do you use data to measure, report and benchmark equality across your organisation? Join Westminster Insight’s 2nd annual EDI Data Reporting Conference & hear from our Chief Exec Jeremy Crook 📅 Thur 27 March 2025 🕤 09.30 - 15.30 📍 The Institution of Structural Engineers Details: bit.ly/4ikjhZb

They say when America sneezes, the world catches a cold – behaviourally and economically - so what does that mean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility initiatives? Read our guest blog from ARE Chair of the Trustees, Seema Manchanda ➡️ bit.ly/3DkmkRJ

Great to be on this panel with Brianna from @are-official.bsky.social and speaking to the need to build solidarity across our sectors and organisations.

‘Racial justice demands collective action.’💬📢 The UN has launched the Second International Decade for People of African Descent in January 2025. A renewed push for racial justice, #equality, and confronting the legacies of #colonialism and enslavement. news.un.org/en/story/202...

🌟We're spotlighting Mwanzo Project CIC, a Black-led grassroots org, supporting #youngpeople at risk of exploitation & street conflict. 💬 Their inspiring work is rooted in #community care and creating lasting change, read more below👇: shorturl.at/g7VIz #YouthEmpowerment

Alongside the Youth Futures Foundation & IFF Research, we had a great time at our away day hosted by the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in #Leeds. A fantastic opportunity to explore capacity-building strategies with inspiring partner charities in the #ConnectedFutures network.

📢 #OpportunityAlert! We're recruiting for our #YouthActionNetwork! This is our dedicated youth panel, set up to bring young people's voices into our programmes & policy work. https://buff.ly/3ON37KF Closes: 5/1/25!

The Alliance for Police Accountability, for which we are the secretariat, has criticized the IOPC for clearing armed police who arrested a Black 13-year-old with a water pistol Chair Lee Jasper said this shows failures 'to protect black children + hold officers accountable for the harm they cause'

Want to do something different next year? We're looking 16-24 year olds from Black, Asian and Mixed heritage backgrounds to join our Youth Action Network. 👉No experience necessary 👉Paid the LLW 👉Gain skills whilst making a difference https://buff.ly/4inDehU

Do you know or work w/ passionate young people? We're recruiting to our #YouthActionNetwork! This is our dedicated youth panel for 16-24 year old's from Black, Asian and mixed heritage people who want to improve opportunities for their communities. No experience needed! 👇 https://buff.ly/49vG5l0

It's been a busy week for our #policy team! We attended Black Equity Org's State of #BlackEducation launch AND Muslim Women in Prison Project's #InsideOut film launch yesterday. The film's debut in Ldn explored the shame & dishonour accompanying Muslim women's experiences of the prison system

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