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
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.
There 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.
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.
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
We are moving to new offices on a temporary basis whilst we secure longer term arrangements. We are pleased to announce that we will be 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
Asian People Disability Alliance (APDA) cordially invite you to their celebration of the 2011 International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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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A collaboration of BHA, Naz Project London, Positive East and Positively UK is hosting a 'by invitation only' roundtable on policy activism for small and medium sized health charities on 23 November 2011 at BHA in Manchester. The roundtable will explore how small and medium sized charities can most effectively use and target their limited policy activism capacity, e.g., who is the most effective group to work with and/or to target? The discussion will draw on the experience of participants working with vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Do you think we can end racism in a generation? Come tell us in our race equality 'pop-up shop' in Croydon town centre between 3-7 November at 3 Katherine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX.
The Runnymede Trust, a leading race equality charity, has taken over an empty shop and has temporarily converted it into an exciting discussion hub. Pop in anytime between 3-7 November for a chat over a free cup of tea and slice of cake, or come to one of our planned events: