Links

NAAR sub-groups

Student Assembly Against Racism
Student wing of the National Assembly Against Racism, working in colleges to promote anti-racism activities.


Lesbian and Gay Coalition Against Racism
Anti-racist voice of lesbians and gay men, and to help forge the unity needed to defeat racism, homophobia and bigotry.



Black organisations

1990 Trust
BLINK - The 1990 Trust's independent community interactive site for the black communities.


Black Londoners Forum
A proactive organisation, which seeks to advance the well being of Black and Ethnic Minority Londoners.


Black Police Association
A nationwide organization of African, American Police Associations dedicated to the promotion of justice, fairness, and effectiveness in law enforcement.


National Coalition of Black-Led Organisations
Provide a collective voice, nationally and internationally on issues that impact on people of colour.


Operation Black Vote
Focuses exclusively on the Black democratic deficit in the UK.





General campaigns

Alif-Aleph UK: British Muslims, British Jews
British Muslims and British Jews committed to develop positive contacts between our communities as a “good practice model” for all communities in the UK.


Assembly for the Protection of the Hijab
Campaigns for the protection of Muslim women’s right to wear the Hijab.



Migration Race and Population Dynamics
A fresh approach to understanding Britain's ethnic composition and population change.


Churches Commission for Racial Justice
Monitors trends in racial justice and, where appropriate, co-ordinates the Churches' response on key issues.


Commission for Racial Equality
The CRE is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.


Croeso
A project celebrating the diverse people and cultures of Wales, working with a broad range of organisations to promote understanding of language, faith, community and inclusion.


Inquest
Provides comprehensive advice to bereaved people, lawyers, the media, and MPs on contentious deaths and their investigation.


Jewish Council for Racial Equality
Promote awareness and active involvement in the Jewish community to combat racism and build a just, harmonious multicultural society.


Just West Yorkshire Project
JUST – West Yorkshire is an exciting initiative to promote racial justice in West Yorkshire.


Make Poverty History
Brings together over 300 charities, campaigns, trade unions, faith groups and celebrities who believe 2005 offers a unprecedented opportunity for global change.


One World
Bring together the latest news from over 1,600 organizations promoting human rights and fighting poverty worldwide.


Respect Trust
a national charity established to promote race equality in our lifetime and a positive agenda in defence of multiculturalism.


Runnymede Trust
Promotes a successful multi-ethnic Britain, where citizens and communities feel valued & enjoy equal opportunities.


Show Racism the Red Card
Established in January 1996 with the aim of using professional footballers as anti-racist role models.


Stephen Lawrence Trust
Set up in 1998 to provide bursaries to students who wish to study architecture.


Trades Union Congress
Campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.


1824 Collective
Encourages 18-24 year olds to register to vote.




Family Campaigns

Mikey Powell Campaign for Justice
Fights for justice for Mikey, and shares in the grief and struggle of other families that have lost loved ones in Police custody.


Fair Justice Campaign
A reaction to the unfair and excessive sentencing of youth involved in the Bradford disturbances of 2001.


Find-a-campaign
Gives a voice to families and the agencies that support them.


Injustice
A film about the struggles for justice by the families of people that have died in police custody.


Justice for Jay
Jay was killed by a gang in Brighton and the family fight for justice.


Justice for Jevan
The 10-year-old who committed suicide in 2001 following two years of sustained racial harassment from two teachers.


Mal Hussein
Mal Hussein and Linda Livingstone have been the target of sustained and brutal race hatred in Lancaster.


Roger Sylvester Justice Campaign
Roger was restrained by eight police officers, sustained numerous injuries. Seven days later, he was dead.


United Friends and Families
A coalition of families and friends of those that have died in the custody of police, prisons, and psychiatric hospitals.




Immigration and asylum campaigns

asaproject
a charity organisation which provides free legal advice in order to protect asylum seekers’ legal rights to food and shelter.


Asylum Aid
An independent, national charity assisting refugees in the UK, helping the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people seeking asylum.


asylumpolicy.info
Source of up-to-date news and essential reading for all researchers and practitioners with an interest in asylum policy.


Bail for Immigration Detainees
An independent charity that exists to challenge immigration detention in the UK, working with asylum seekers and migrants to secure their release from detention.


European Council on Refugees & Exiles
Umbrella of 76 refugee-assisting agencies in 30 countries working towards fair treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.


Immigration Law Practitioners Association
ILPA has more than 1,200 members including lawyers, advice workers, academics and law students, and is regularly consulted by the Government on key issues relating to immigration.


North East Campaign for Asylum Rights
NECFAR is an independent campaigning organisation, including asylum seekers, refugees, anti-racists and concerned individuals.


Refugee Council
The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.


Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers
SDCAS runs 3 day centres in Southwark offering a wide range of free services to refugees and asylum seekers.





Events

IslamExpo
A non-profit organisation based in the United Kingdom dedicated to enhancing understanding of Islam in Britain and building bridges between the Muslim world and the West.


Celebrate South Africa 2004
Exists to co-ordinate the events and activities during 2004 celebrating the 10th anniversary of freedom in South Africa.


Rise Festival
London's top free music and dance festival, celebrating the capital's diversity and promoting anti-racism.





International organisations

Fédération Internationale Ligue des Droits de L'Homme- Association Européenne
This site is collecting one million signatures in favour of a European citizenship rights for all residents.


Ligue des Droits de l'Homme
The French human rights organisation, campaigning against racism and discriminations.


UNITED
Voluntary cooperation of more than 560 organisations from 49 European countries - united in the biggest anti-racism network.


Canadian Heritage
The Canadian perspective on multiculturalism.





Student organisations

British Organisation of Sikh Students
Organisers of various activities for Sikh Societies, Youth groups in universities, colleges and Gurudwaras all around Britain.


Federation of Student Islamic Societies
Aims to unite all existing student Islamic Societies in the UK and Ireland, and encourages the formation of new Islamic societies.


National Union of Students
Represents student throughout Britain.



NUS Black Students Campaign
The largest constituency of Black students in Europe, set up to represent students of African, Asian and Caribbean descent.


National Hindu Students Forum
Aims to provide a platform for Hindu students and to develop a better understanding of the Hindu Dharma.


Student Action for Refugees
Gives students the chance to learn about and raise awareness of refugee issues in innovative ways.


Union of Jewish Students
Dedicated to the provision of meaningful Jewish experiences to Jewish students from all denominations and political views.