Action for Race Equality (ARE) calls for urgent action as it warns that rising division, attacks on anti-discrimination laws, and growing youth disengagement are damaging hope, safety and opportunity across the UK. https://ow.ly/a1Bh50Z9TFW

ARE statement re a policing review following the murder of Henry Nowak There is an urgent need for policing to demonstrate professionalism and humanity in its interactions and for politicians not to use the situation to drive their own agendas. https://ow.ly/uYUX50Z7bNa

Now ONLNE, tomorrow's Action for Race Equality round table features the latest updates and developments surrounding ethnicity pay gap reporting and discuss what organisations should be doing now to drive meaningful action.RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://ow.ly/H9go50Z7aei

Now ONLNE, tomorrow's Action for Race Equality round table features the latest updates and developments surrounding ethnicity pay gap reporting and discuss what organisations should be doing now to drive meaningful action.RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://ow.ly/EyE550Z79Ou

ARE welcomes Alan Milburn’s interim analysis of the NEET crisis and urges action on systemic racism. Follow link below to read the full statement from our Chief Executive. https://ow.ly/Uwia50Z5tcg

Eid Mubarak! From Action for Race Equality.

Join Action for Race Equality and Cherron Inko-Tariah (@posn_ceo) on 4 June to share practical ideas on how to tackle the Ethnic Pay Gap. RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ethnicity-pay-gap-reporting-can-staff-networks-boost-workplace-equity-tickets-1989665208198?aff=oddtdtcreator

On Tues, we hosted a roundtable with Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage young people in Manchester as part of the Race Equity in Employment Task Force with @bitcuk.bsky.social & @mayorofgm.bsky.social They spoke about seeking work, application burnout, employer communication and the value of mentoring.

UPLIFT Cohort 2 applications are open, but we'd like to turn the spotlight to our cohort 1 alumni organisations! Meet Lives Not Knives, a charity creating safe spaces and supporting young people before crisis point. Their story shows why #CapacityBuilding matters.👇 https://ow.ly/Z2zG50YY6iX

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing this article by @CentreforMH on the gaps facing Black and minoritised victim-survivors of violence against women and girls.🧠✨ Awareness matters, but action means recognising trauma, racism and gender-based violence👇 https://ow.ly/9V4r50YWrui#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

On 16 May, APA will host Beyond Statements: Designing Justice for Women in Policing at UEL, bringing together women across policing, academia and community action to explore #PoliceAccountability, racism, sexism and reform. Register👉 https://ow.ly/1NBQ50YW3cS https://ow.ly/sU5i50YW3cR#PoliceAccountability

Ready to strengthen your organisation’s strategy, sustainability and impact? #UPLIFTProgramme Cohort 2 is now open, offering 12 months of fully funded support for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage-led organisations across London. 👉Apply by 4 June, 5pm: https://ow.ly/tkEa50YW4UO

🚨We’re hiring a Finance Manager. This part-time role will support ARE’s management accounts, project budgets, payroll, financial reporting, forecasting, audit and compliance. 1-year fixed term 28 to 35 hours per month Deadline: 18 May 2026, 5pm. Find out more: https://ow.ly/4W3j50YVFAH

While strip searches of children have reduced overall, Black children remain almost 8x more likely to be strip searched than White children. The Children’s Commissioner’s latest findings raise serious concerns about racial disproportionality in the policing of children. 👇 https://ow.ly/JA0a50YVy7g

Our Routes2Success programme has already supported over 550 young people since 2021 – and now we’re looking for more people who want to make a difference.✨ Join us on Thurs 14 May, 6 -8:30pm and find out how you could support through #mentoring and positive role modelling👇 https://ow.ly/KxRL50YQvCG

Following the news of a knife attack in Golders Green involving two Jewish men on 29 April, Action for Race Equality is saddened and horrified by the news.👇 https://ow.ly/VkC450YT6Ea

We’re hiring a Finance Manager. This part-time role will support ARE’s management accounts, project budgets, payroll, financial reporting, forecasting, audit and compliance. Deadline: 18 May 2026, 5pm. Find out more: https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/finance-manager/are-voices/job-post/

Our Racial Terminology Project report and guide is now available! Built from insights from young people, and voluntary sector orgs, it examines how race is understood across the UK, offering practical support for more informed conversations about race.👇 https://ow.ly/a79z50YOAiR

Not all superheroes wear capes! 🦸✊ This #NationalSuperheroDay, we’re celebrating Tony Henry and the role models supporting young people through our Routes2Success programme. Interested in becoming a role model? Join our recruitment event on Thursday 14 May, 6 - 8:30pm.👇 https://ow.ly/uLqk50YQZml

Young people thrive when they have access to positive role models who can support, encourage and inspire them. 🚀 Join us on Thursday 14 May, 6pm - 8:30pm, for our Routes2Success #RoleModel Recruitment Event. 📅 Could this be you?🤔🫵🏼 Sign up via the link/QR Code👇 https://ow.ly/2WhJ50YLcsc

Want to make a real difference in a #youngperson’s life? 🪴 Join us on Thursday 14 May, 6pm - 8:30pm, for our #Routes2Success Role Model Recruitment Event. Hear directly from current role models, mentors and young people involved and find out how you could play a part. 👇 https://ow.ly/ZrmW50YKTKS

How do people and organisations across the UK use and understand racial terminology today? 🤔 Join us for the online launch of our Racial Terminology Project, to hear our key findings from the research and the reflections from our guest panellists. 📅 29 April ⏰ 11- 12:30 👉https://ow.ly/207150YLba1

On 22 April, APA, Birmingham Race Impact Group & ARE will host a community-led session to shape the UK’s first Black Policing Charter on #StephenLawrenceDay. What does 21st-century anti-racist policing actually look like and who gets to define it? Join the conversation👇 🔗https://ow.ly/qx2P50YKl1r

Happy Easter! May your Easter be filled with the joy of revival, love, peace and the abundance of good things that come with the spring season.🌻 #HappyEaster #EasterJoy

Our latest org spotlight with Jonahs Project, speaks directly to the realities facing Black young people, from generational distrust in the system to the impact of adultification and the urgent need for led by and for approaches. Read their reflections on why this matters👇 https://ow.ly/aJjP50Y9RWp

We’re #recruiting a Policy Officer to support the Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) at national and city level. 💷£30k 🕒 35 hrs 📍 Hybrid (King’s Cross/Brixton) 12-month fixed term Deadline: Saturday 28 February, 5pm Apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/Roka50YcmHc#recruiting

Our new Windrush Commissioners’ Scorecard sets out 5 key interventions for 2026 – from funded legal representation to ending zero offers. Windrush survivors are still waiting for fair redress. Read and download👇 https://ow.ly/UYN250YcpXv #WindrushJustice

What does an apprenticeship really give you, beyond a qualification?🤔 As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, our Apprentice reflects on his journey so far and shares honest advice for anyone considering an #apprenticeship route, or already on one. 🔗👉https://ow.ly/93q650YcbAX

INFORM OUR RESPONSE Fewer children are entering the youth justice system, yet Black & Mixed Heritage children remain over-represented in custody. Join our #PolicyActionForum on 25 Feb, 10:30-11:30AM to discuss what a child-first, racially just system should look like. 🔗https://ow.ly/sXAO50Y9ksu

Roots reflects a simple truth we see every day: awareness isn’t enough on it's own. Lasting change takes sustained action, support but most importantly #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs. If you believe this work should continue beyond #RaceEqualityWeek, you can support it here 👉https://ow.ly/9KxS50Y9nOs#ChangeNeedsAllOfUs#RaceEqualityWeek

Our new film, Roots isn’t just about the barriers young people face. It’s about what's possible when young people are heard. About support showing up. About believing there is space for change. Watch the full film and learn how you can support them 👇 🔗 https://ow.ly/vW7a50Y8Hiy #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs

Racial inequality didn’t begin with this generation — and it didn’t happen by accident. Our new film 'Roots', asks why inequality in education and opportunity continues to repeat itself, and how systems built without equity still shape outcomes today. #RaceEqualityWeek👇 🔗 https://ow.ly/gv5g50Y8hKf

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/...