The opinions of young people are often disregarded in society. Whether talking about race, media, education or wider politics these opinions are often overlooked in favour of those with more ‘life experience’. By doing this we lose valuable and …
Reflections from the Alliance for Racial Justice launch
Following on from the successful launch of the Alliance for Racial Justice report ‘A better way to tackle institutional racism’, ARE's Policy & Research Officer, Qasim Alli, reflects on the panel discussion at the launch event. With thanks to …
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New episodes of the ARE voices podcast: code-switching, identity and work
Following the successful launch of our podcast series, ARE Voices, in May, ARE is excited to announce the release of two more episodes this National Inclusion Week! Taking inspiration from stories and insights shared by community leaders, …
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Empowering future leaders: ARE Launches Leadership Programme
On September 14th, ARE had the pleasure of launching our new Leadership Development Programme, aimed at empowering young adults aged 16-24 from Black, Asian, Mixed-heritage, and Arab backgrounds. This eight to ten week programme aims to provide young …
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‘The Equality Act is not fit for purpose’ say leading race equality organisations
In a brand-new report launched on 2nd September, The Alliance for Racial Justice, a coalition of leading race equality organisations, have called for equality laws to undergo major updates to tackle deep-rooted discrimination and inequality across …
Policing Black children: an urgent call for accountability and action
On the evening of the 22nd August, twenty-seven community leaders, activists, and concerned citizens gathered to discuss the pressing issues of police accountability and the safety of Black children in England and Wales. The event, organised by …
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Alliance for Racial Justice report launch event: ‘A better way to tackle institutional racism’.
The Alliance for Racial Justice is launching its first report ‘A better way to tackle institutional racism’ on Monday September 2 from 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM. 14 years on from the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, the legislation has proven too …
The importance of naming the problem: racism in Higher Education and beyond
ARE’s new Policy and Research officer, Qasim Alli, reflects on his experience working at Oxford and Cambridge, and the barriers stopping real change from happening across the university system. I have spent most of the last decade working to …
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ARE Statement presented at the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Presented at the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), 3086th Meeting, 113th Session, on 12th August at the HQ of United Nations in Geneva. "The United Kingdom, its government, and public bodies are institutionally racist …
The Diversity Dilemma: Ethnic Minority MPs and the Challenge of Institutional Racism
On the 4th of July 2024, the UK elected the most diverse Labour Government ending 14 years of Conservative hold. Over 40% of MPs are women, and 14% are from ethnic minority backgrounds. While this signals significant progress, we cannot assume simply …
A journey to inclusion: employers & young Black men
All young people deserve the chance to thrive in our global capital, with stable and rewarding careers no matter what their background or ambitions. Yet, we know that too many young people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Mixed Heritage …
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ARE Statement on Far Right Attacks Across the UK
Action for Race Equality is deeply concerned by the riots spreading across the UK over the last few days. Misinformation about the tragic murders that took place in Southport last week have triggered far-right mobs in multiple cities, which …
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Pathways2Economic Opportunities – end of programme reflections
On May 21st, Pathways to Economic Opportunities (P2E) concluded our final organisational development workshop, focusing on the important topic of sustainability. This session was led by Karl Murray from the Ubele Initiative, one of our P2E …
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Balancing Two Worlds: a guest blog on dual-heritage
Have you ever felt caught in-between two worlds, unsure of where you truly belong? If so, you’re not alone. Ten years ago, I came home from primary school in tears. When my mum asked what was wrong, I simply said, “my name.” Surrounded by …
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Ten Years Tackling Employment Disparities: Learnings and Reflections for the Future
Through Moving on Up, our flagship employment programme aimed at improving employment outcomes for young Black men aged 16-24 in London, ARE has gained significant insights into what works - and what doesn’t - when it comes to addressing youth …