There are no reasons or excuses for racism. It's just wrong. And in many cases, racism is against the law. For more information, see the "What does the law say" factsheet. Use fairness — Children, especially those around 5, tend to understand the concept of fairness quite well. Be curious — Listening and asking questions is the first step. Show interest in what they are reading and the conversations they are having online.
Talk openly — Having honest and open discussions about racism, diversity and inclusivity builds trust with your children. It encourages them to come to you with questions and worries. If they see you as a trusted source of advice, they are likely to engage with you on this topic more. Know what they know — Find out what your children know about racism and discrimination. What have they heard on the news, at school, from friends?
Ask questions — Find opportunities such as events in the news for conversations with your children about racism. Ask what they think and introduce them to different perspectives to help expand their understanding. Encourage action — Being active on social media is important for many teenagers. Some may have begun to think about participating in online activism. Encourage them to do so as an active way to respond and engage with racial issues.
Celebrate diversity Try to find ways to introduce your child to diverse cultures and people from different races and ethnicities. Some companies said they didn't want black or other ethnic minority people to work for them. To put that in context, it wouldn't be until that a Viv Anderson became the first non-white footballer to play for England's national team.
In , a black teenager called Stephen Lawrence was killed by a group of white men in an unprovoked racist attack in London. There was a huge investigation into his death which resulted in a really important document being published called the "Macpherson Report". The report concluded that the police treated Stephen's case differently because he was black - and that some officers acted in a racist way, which led to the murder trial against the suspects collapsing. This incident was just one example of the difficult relationship between police and non-white people in the recent history of the UK.
Protests against racism have often brought change - in the late 18th Century a movement called the abolitionists campaigned for an end to slavery, though it took many years for that to happen. In the United States in the s, the civil rights movement successfully campaigned for laws to be changed to bring about more equality - black people were still treated as second class citizens with fewer rights than white people.
This was the case in the UK as well. In , the West Indian population of Bristol led a four-month boycott of buses in the city after the Bristol Omnibus Company refused to employ any Black or Asian workers. At that point in time, there was nothing in law to prevent racial discrimination when hiring people for jobs.
Two years later, this was made illegal through the establishment of the Race Relations Act in the UK. However, racism is still widespread and in recent years there have been many more protests as people continue to fight for an end to racism.
It was set up following a number of deaths of black people at the hands of police. In , protests were held by BLM all over the world following the death of an unarmed black man called George Floyd after he was stopped by police in the US. If you've experienced racism, you shouldn't keep it to yourself.
There are lots of websites where you can find help and advice. On its website, Show Racism the Red Card says: "If you think someone is being unfair to you or is bullying you because of your race or colour, you should tell somebody as soon as possible. This could be your parents, a teacher or another adult that you trust. Remember, being racist is against the law and your teacher or parents may choose to get the police involved. The children's charity, Childline, says it's really important you stay safe : "If someone is being racist towards you, walk away to keep safe and don't retaliate or respond.
Answering back or getting into fights will only make things worse. Instead, try to get help and talk to someone about it.
Advice if you're upset by the news. George Floyd: Why are there huge protests in the US and around the world? England football: Viv Anderson says 'nothing's changed in 20 years' for black coaches.
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We must also examine our workplace cultures. If those who are included do not feel welcome, no real progress has been made towards racial equity. Progress would entail a cultural shift — to a workplace that has not only a diverse workforce, but also an atmosphere in which people from all backgrounds feel that they belong and that their voice and perspective are valued.
We call for continued efforts in recording, collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data, as well as continuing awareness-raising dialogues to understand the issues our colleagues face and to further determine how to take concrete steps towards equality, diversity, inclusion and racial equity. We are encouraged by the appreciation for these conversations expressed by Member States, including representatives of Germany and Sweden during the past months.
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