Note: this is the entry for the UK branch of Amnesty International. Amnesty International UK is the UK branch of Amnesty International, a grassroots organisation working for human rights both in the UK and globally. Amnesty International UK works on national human rights issues, such as establishing service provision for abortions in Northern Ireland, protectingContinue reading “Amnesty International UK”
Category Archives: Racial Equality
The Black Curriculum
The Black Curriculum is a social enterprise working to deliver Black history across schools in the UK. Founded in 2019, The Black Curriculum has a curriculum of materials, develops resources and runs in-person and virtual programmes to schools and young people, and corporations, to teach the importance of Black history. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “The Black Curriculum”
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
The NQAPIA is a federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander organisations. The NQAPIA seeks to build the capacity of local LGBT AAPI organisations, invigorate grassroots organising, develop leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias. How You Can Help Time: A few minutes + Sign up for the NQAPIAContinue reading “National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)”
Innocence Project
The Innocence Project aims to free those in incarceration who are innocent, and campaigns for improvements to the legal system. Founded in 1992 in America, the Innocence Project works to exonerate the wrongly convicted, improve case law and reform legal policies. It supports exonerees post-release, as well as research into forensic science to avoid furtherContinue reading “Innocence Project”
Human Rights House Foundation
The Human Rights House Foundation establishes, supports, and connects Human Rights Houses – coalitions of civil society organisations working to advance human rights. The Foundation currently consists of 16 Houses in 11 countries that are united together via an international network. The organisation advocates for the fundamental human rights that underpin independent civil society andContinue reading “Human Rights House Foundation “
Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters is a nonprofit providing information, advocacy and support to Black women in Southall, West London. Established in 1979, Southall Black Sisters aims to highlight and challenge domestic and gender-related violence against Black women. It runs an advice, resource and advocacy centre in Southall, as well as a counselling service, offering help withContinue reading “Southall Black Sisters”
Oogachaga
Oogachaga is a non-profit organisation providing support for LGBTQ+ youth, families and individuals in Singapore. Founded in 1999, Oogachaga provides face-to-face and online counselling for the LGBTQ+ community, run by trained volunteers. It also offers professional counselling, a youth programme for those aged 16-29, and corporate engagement and professional training to educate companies, professionals andContinue reading “Oogachaga”
UK Black Pride
UK Black Pride is Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. UK Black Pride produces an annual celebration during Pride month, as well as a variety of activities throughout the year in and around the UK, which also promote and advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and intellectualContinue reading “UK Black Pride”
Blueprint for All
Previously the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, the organisation changed its name on 1st January 2021. This change respects Stephen’s family’s wishes that the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, set up by his mother Baroness Lawrence, is the only charity to bear his name. Learn more about Blueprint for All’s name change here. — Blueprint for AllContinue reading “Blueprint for All”
Black Boys OM
Black Boys OM is a non-profit network of Black male wellness practitioners teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness to Black men and boys. Black Boys OM aims to improve the wellness of Black boys and men, uplifting them with programmes improving their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as impacting Black communities as a whole.Continue reading “Black Boys OM”
People in Harmony
People in Harmony is a UK charity promoting the positive experiences of interracial life and challenging racism. People in Harmony (PIH) is a membership organisation for mixed-race people, families and couples Established in 1972, People in Harmony raises awareness of mixed-race issues, empowers mixed-race families and individuals, engages with organisations and communities and creates supportContinue reading “People in Harmony”
Show Racism the Red Card
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity, established in 1996. Show Racism the Red Card provides educational workshops, training sessions and more to tackle racism in British society. The charity utilises the status of football and football players to publicise its message. It delivers training to over 50,000 individuals eachContinue reading “Show Racism the Red Card”
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