Chair's Foreword My name is Sajad Barkat and I am the chairperson of this organisation. Initially, I would like to thank all who have contributed their time and effort to establish this project, particularly the support of Hyndburn community members. The organisation is working hard in bringing about change, which include diversity and equal opportunities for all. As human beings we enjoy human rights and I believe everyone has an entitlement to live in peace and harmony. Thus this project is helping all sections of the community in understanding multicultural aspects, languages and beliefs. Discrimination affects all communities and anyone can be victimised or racially targeted. REH welcomes everyone to access our service and we will try our innermost to help people understand and enable community cohesion together with the help of your views and support. I would like to thank you all and hope that we can make this organisation a success by working together on building a better society.
DEFINITION OF RACIAL INCIDENT (Which the Authorities and the Police abides by) ANY INCIDENT WHICH IS PERCIEVED TO BE RACIST BY THE VICTIM OR ANY OTHER PERSON IS A RACIST INCIDENT
Please note that if you are usnsure about reporting any racial incidents to the statutory bodies or are having problems with reporting them, then we will be more than happy to help. We will deal with you confidentially and will provide you with both emotional support and practical advice, when required. No matter how severe or trivial the matter is, we can assure you that your report will be taken seriously by us and we will do our inner most to help you with your matter.
WE WELCOME ALL, LETS MAKE OUR SOCIETY PEACEFUL, STRONG AND UNITED, DESPITE OF OUR DIFFERENCES LETS STOP RACISM TOGETHER Colour doesn`t matter, its what we contain inside do
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Hate crime: It is any criminal offence where anyone believes the victim has been targeted because of their race/ethnicity, religion/belief, gender/gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other actual or perceived difference. Hate incidents are incidents that do not constitute a criminal offence but cause alarm, distress or harassment where anyone believes the victim has been targeted because of their race/ethnicity, religion/belief, gender/gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other actual or perceived difference. Hate crimes and incidents can also be directed at whole communities – for example desecration of graveyards, vandalism of places of worship or offensive graffiti in public places. Hate crime can include verbal abuse, threatening behaviour, offensive graffiti, harassment, malicious communications, damage to property and violence. This includes incidents committed on the grounds of:
Racial Equality Hyndburn would like to urge you to report all hate crimes/incidents as Hate crimes are a violation of personal and civil rights.
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 Welcome to Racial Equality Hyndburn Community Support Helping To Create Equal Society Do you feel that you may be suffering from or have suffered discrimination, racial harassment or disadvantage, if you do then we will be more than happy to help and support you and your details will be kept confidential at all times
DO NOT SUFFER IN SILENCE
Time limits for action in discrimination cases
Race and equality Where to go? Everyone has a right to be treated fairly, where discrimination is eliminated and human rights are upholded. The Race Relations Act 1976, as amended by Race Relations (amendment) Act 2000, further looked into in 2010 and resulting in Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate on grounds of race, colour, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic origin. Everyone including the local authorities are bound by these legislations. Racial Equality Hyndburn ensures that these human rights are adhered to and provides services to all who come to us for help. Please check our "about us" page for what we do and if you are still usnsure then feel free to get in touch with us on
Message From our Equality & Cohesion Manager It is a pleasure working with the diverse people of Hyndburn and other areas as I have learnt alot from others in the process of helping them. Although my work has been on a limited basis, the positive outcomes in various cases that I have dealt with have not only provided me with more confidence that Racial Equality Hyndburn is making a difference but also gives me satisfaction to know that people from different groups can live in harmony and work together towards building a positive united future outlook. We are all equal and my personal aim is to achieve understanding between diverse communities, who live for the greater good. I feel that Hyndburn can become a place where people can inspire noble living, effect social change, ensure human rights and increase community cohesion by re-learning community action, especially when we are all culminating in the current economic crisis. This is where the community solidarity plays a vital part towards a future vision, where all are equal and social/moral good of others is at the top of the agenda.
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