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Diversity

Introduction to Hate Crime Awareness with Race Council Cymru

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Time: 10 am until 12:30 pm Date: Thursday 14th January 2021 Location: Online Event Cost: Free Register: online at Eventbrite A Hate Crime Awareness session will look at what is a Hate Crime, … [Read more...] about Introduction to Hate Crime Awareness with Race Council Cymru

New Home Visiting Service with Vision Support

Vision Support is now offering their Home Visiting Service for people with vision impairment in Wrexham, Conwy, Flintshire and Denbighshire. During the current pandemic situation, our Home Visitors … [Read more...] about New Home Visiting Service with Vision Support

BAME Helpline Wales is Now Open!

BAME Helpline Wales advisors can: Signpost to relevant organisations and services in your area. Provide specialist employment advice Signpost and refer to specialist organisations. … [Read more...] about BAME Helpline Wales is Now Open!

AVOW Pledge to Zero-Tolerance to Racism in Wales with Zero Racism Wales

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AVOW has signed-up for Zero Racism Wales' Zero-tolerance approach policy. Zero-tolerance to Racism in Wales Show your support for a zero-tolerance approach to racism in Wales. Zero Racism Wales … [Read more...] about AVOW Pledge to Zero-Tolerance to Racism in Wales with Zero Racism Wales

Into sharp relief: inequality and the pandemic from Welsh Parliament

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During the pandemic, our chances of dying, losing jobs or falling behind in education has in part been determined by our age, race, gender, disability, income and where we live. The virus and the … [Read more...] about Into sharp relief: inequality and the pandemic from Welsh Parliament

BME Skills Project Officer Anna with AVOW and EYST

During the pandemic, AVOW has welcomed a new team member to our BME Skills Project: Hello from Anna Hello, my name is Anna, and I am a BME Skills Project Officer based in Wrexham. I have studied … [Read more...] about BME Skills Project Officer Anna with AVOW and EYST

Wales Routes to Public Life Mentoring Scheme

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Do you feel disillusioned with Welsh Politics? Would you like to get more involved in public life and have an impact on the decisions that are made that affect you and your … [Read more...] about Wales Routes to Public Life Mentoring Scheme

The Good Touch Training with North Wales Together

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Masturbation and Working with People with Learning Disabilities. A one day course for professionals and a virtual drop-in for parents/carers. Attend the training day and invite parents and carers … [Read more...] about The Good Touch Training with North Wales Together

AVOW COVID-19 Community Showcase with AVOW COVID-19 Team

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Has someone made an impact on your or your community? Have they gone above and beyond to provide support? We’d like to hear your stories. AVOW COVID Community Showcase Nominations are now open … [Read more...] about AVOW COVID-19 Community Showcase with AVOW COVID-19 Team

COVID-19 BAME Support Grant with BAWSO

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BAWSO are overseeing and delivering funds through a new grants programme on behalf of Comic Relief and the National Emergencies Trust who are committed to making funds available to BAME community … [Read more...] about COVID-19 BAME Support Grant with BAWSO

Trustee Vacancies with North Wales Regional Equality Network (NWREN)

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North Wales Regional Equality Network (NWREN) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee which is committed to working to resist racism, to overcome all forms of discrimination, and to … [Read more...] about Trustee Vacancies with North Wales Regional Equality Network (NWREN)

Co-production and the Future of Disability Services in North Wales following De-escalation with TheFDF Centre for Independent Living

Date: Thursday 30th July Time: 2 pm - 3:30 pm Location: Zoom Booking: The meeting is open to all disabled people across North Wales and their families and carers, and representatives of disabled … [Read more...] about Co-production and the Future of Disability Services in North Wales following De-escalation with TheFDF Centre for Independent Living

Scale Accelerator with Spring Impact

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Is there a pressing social issue that you are passionate about addressing? Do you feel that your organisation should be doing even more to solve it? Scale Accelerator helps mission-driven … [Read more...] about Scale Accelerator with Spring Impact

BAME Routes to Public Life Mentoring Scheme with EYST Wales

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Do you feel disillusioned with Welsh Politics? Would you like to get more involved in public life and have an impact on the decisions that are made that affect you and your communities? EYST … [Read more...] about BAME Routes to Public Life Mentoring Scheme with EYST Wales

Social Distancing #WorldUpsideDown Campaign Launch with RNIB Cymru

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Blind and partially sighted people are used to navigating a complicated world. But coronavirus has turned the world upside down. As lockdown eases, changes to businesses, services and streets to … [Read more...] about Social Distancing #WorldUpsideDown Campaign Launch with RNIB Cymru

Understanding Hate Crime with Victim Support

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Wales Victim Support Hate Crime Team Presents: Understanding Hate Crime A short introduction to hate crime in modern Wales. Held virtually, this FREE short awareness session will introduce you … [Read more...] about Understanding Hate Crime with Victim Support

Together we can keep people safe with Welsh Government

https://www.facebook.com/lookingoutforeachothersafely/videos/1016856645395577/ In these difficult times, it's good that we all look out for each other. It is important that you know what to do and … [Read more...] about Together we can keep people safe with Welsh Government

Race and the Workplace in Wales Survey with TUC Cymru

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TUC Cymru wants to know more about how people are finding the Welsh workplace and the impact that their race or ethnicity has on this. Your responses will help them create useful resources for … [Read more...] about Race and the Workplace in Wales Survey with TUC Cymru

Wrexham Community Inclusion Grant

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The Community Inclusion grant-funding scheme is still operating and calling for people to apply for funding to help vulnerable or isolated people in their local communities during these unprecedented … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Inclusion Grant

AVOW Briefing Monday 29th June Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough

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This will be the final edition of the AVOW Weekly E-briefing on the community response to Coronavirus within Wrexham County Borough. This briefing will now be fortnightly rather than weekly. Whilst … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 29th June Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough

A Guide to Supporting People who have Experienced Traumatic Events from Welsh Government

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Who is the guide for? This guide has been written for anyone supporting people who experienced traumatic events, and is designed to accompany training offered by the All Wales Traumatic Stress … [Read more...] about A Guide to Supporting People who have Experienced Traumatic Events from Welsh Government

Impact of COVID-19 on the BAME Community and Voluntary Sector in Wales from Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team Wales

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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a significant impact on BAME individuals, and we are also starting to acknowledge the impact on the community and voluntary sector in the UK, including here … [Read more...] about Impact of COVID-19 on the BAME Community and Voluntary Sector in Wales from Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team Wales

Polish Domestic Violence Helpline for Wales with Vesta SFS

Support available from Vesta SFS: We offer support to victims and perpetrators during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Service is provided by Polish-speaking IDVAs, probation officer and counsellors … [Read more...] about Polish Domestic Violence Helpline for Wales with Vesta SFS

The Price of Pupil Poverty Mini Guide from Children in Wales

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As part of the support for schools and children during COVID-19, Children in Wales have released a mini guide to support The Price of Poverty guides for Schools in Wales. The mini-guide is relevant to … [Read more...] about The Price of Pupil Poverty Mini Guide from Children in Wales

Polish Community Mental Health Guide from Vesta SFS

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We are pleased to inform you that we created a Mental Health Guide for the Polish community living in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. It provides information about a number of mental health … [Read more...] about Polish Community Mental Health Guide from Vesta SFS

Consulation on Welsh Medium Childcare from Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam

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Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam have an exciting new project aiming to identify opportunities to develop Welsh-medium childcare by way of a new day nursery that will serve Flintshire and Wrexham county … [Read more...] about Consulation on Welsh Medium Childcare from Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam

Positive Action with North Wales Police

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North Wales Police is committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we police and serve. We recognise that although the diversity of our staff is … [Read more...] about Positive Action with North Wales Police

Places of Worship (POW): Protective Security Funding Scheme

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Apply for funding for security measures to protect against hate crime. About the Scheme The places of worship (POW) protective security funding scheme is a government commitment in the 2016-2020 … [Read more...] about Places of Worship (POW): Protective Security Funding Scheme

Tension Monitoring from Wrexham County Borough Council

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All communities have the potential for tensions to arise, which may lead to some form of conflict. The nature of tensions will vary from one area to another. Tensions may emerge between different … [Read more...] about Tension Monitoring from Wrexham County Borough Council

Community Cohesion Awareness Training with North East Wales community Cohesion team

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The North East Wales community Cohesion team would like to invite you to participate in one or all of the Community Cohesion Awareness Training sessions that we will be delivering across North Wales … [Read more...] about Community Cohesion Awareness Training with North East Wales community Cohesion team

Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire

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Community Cohesion in North East Wales “Community cohesion” is what we all need to feel welcome, included and involved. This newsletter provides updates on local projects in Wrexham, Flintshire … [Read more...] about Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire

COVID-19 and BAME Communities

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There is growing evidence COVID-19 infection is having a disproportionate impact on people with Black, Asian, minority or ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Many of the health or social care workers who have … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and BAME Communities

#FioPen2PaperChallenge!

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Has self-isolation got you going doolally? Is the company of your phone just not enough? Are you finding it hard to escape the ever-growing challenges of COVID-19? If you’re anything like Fio … [Read more...] about #FioPen2PaperChallenge!

COVID-19 Support for Gypsy, Roma Traveller Community

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Travellers Times have released a special Coronavirus edition bulletin for those who are part of, or working with the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community. There are continuous updates through their … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Support for Gypsy, Roma Traveller Community

Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the rights of disabled people in Wales Joint Statement from Wales Disability Reference Group

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The Wales Disability Reference Group, which includes Learning Disability Wales, Disability Wales, Wales Council of the Blind and Wales Council for Deaf People, have issued a statement on the rights of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the rights of disabled people in Wales Joint Statement from Wales Disability Reference Group

Advice for UK Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups on Refugees & Asylum Seekers Guidance from Student Action for Refugees

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This is a very difficult and worrying time for everyone but even more so for certain groups in society. There are many things about the UK asylum system and life in the UK for refugees or people … [Read more...] about Advice for UK Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups on Refugees & Asylum Seekers Guidance from Student Action for Refugees

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