Racial Equality

Racial Equality Strategy

The Strategy sets out a framework for Government to tackle racial inequalities and open up opportunity for all, eradicate racism and hate crime, and promote good race relations and social cohesion.

Racial Equality Indicators Report

The report monitors the Strategy’s progress in four key areas: equality of service provision; elimination of prejudice, racism and hate crime; increased participation, representation and belonging; and cultural diversity is celebrated.

Departmental Racial Equality Champions

Champions aim to ensure that messages about the importance of racial equality and good race relations are consistent and visible to all staff across NI Executive departments.

Racial Equality Subgroup

The Subgroup represents minority ethnic communities as an independent voice to Government here on issues specifically affecting minority ethnic people, migrants, and race relations.

Thematic Groups

Thematic groups inform and advise on best practices and identify actions aiming to improve the lives of minority ethnic communities.

Racial Equality Legislation

Legislation – designed to promote equality and combat racial discrimination here – covers a wide range of areas including education, public services, housing and employment.

Ethnic Equality Monitoring

Data collection provides public bodies with robust information to assist in monitoring inequalities, developing evidence-based policy, and planning service delivery.

Minority Ethnic Development Fund

The MEDF helps voluntary and community organisations – working with minority ethnic people and groups – to promote good relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds.

Draft Refugee Integration Strategy

The draft Strategy sets out how Government will support refugees and asylum seekers to ensure they are treated fairly, do not suffer injustice and have every opportunity to realise their full potential and live here as valued members of our community.

General Information – Racial Equality

Find more racial equality related information here.

Privacy Notices

The Executive Office is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you are kept informed about how and why we collect and safeguard your personal information.

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