News: Diversity & multiculturalism

22.04.2004 All communities have economic potential that should be maximised for the benefit of all. That's the thinking behind the relaunch today of the website of ABi Associates Ltd, one of Europe's leading companies facilitating creative talent and enterprise among ethnic minorities.

22.04.2004 New figures have revealed that racial harassment has increased in schools in Glasgow for the seventh year in a row. Physical assaults increased from 18 to 29 between 2002 and 2003.

19.04.2004 The Metropolitan Police is considering measures to fast-track cops from ethnic minorities to reflect and better represent London’s diverse racial communities. Race campaigners urge Met Commissioner Sir John Stevens not to be deterred by "reactionary forces" and to drive through these much needed changes.

15.04.2004 Tourism Concern, which campaigns for fair and ethically traded tourism, is consulting people of African, Caribbean, Asian and Latin American ancestry about their perspectives on travel and tourism. The organisation wants to ensure that its campaigns reach all members of the UK public.

08.04.2004 Dissatisfaction among Black and Asian Liberal Democrats is on the increase as it has emerged that Charles Kennedy’s party have failed to select a single minority ethnic candidate in a safe or winnable seat. All 52 of the Liberal Democrats' sitting MPs are white, and prominent Black activists are said to be desperate for progress.

05.04.2004 Discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers is the last "respectable" form of racism, says the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE). The CRE launched its strategy to deal with such discrimination on 2 April, following two months of consultation with gypsies and travellers, community and public organisations and local authorities.

01.04.2004 Educational experts have challenged the government to provide specialist teachers in Citizenship in order to stem the growing tide of Islamophobia since September 11. University of Leicester staff and students have highlighted the need for changes in the curriculum in order to promote an inclusive national identity.