Institutions across the North West asked for a roadmap to embed race equity. The manifesto is our answer—a co-written commitment from community leaders, youth organisers, and allies determined to change systems.
Community groups, councils, schools, and cultural organisations have already signed.
LAST summer saw Northern Ireland and parts of the UK gripped by a wave of racial hatred, Islamophobia and other forms of intolerance, a wave which reached a violent and disturbing crescendo over the summer period.
In the wake of the discord, the North West Migrants Forum recognised the need for politicians to respond and condemn these incidents and take action to uphold the human rights of all who live in here.
To assist them in that response, we have developed a manifesto in collaboration with a number of partner organisations and created a pledge whereby elected representatives can commit to upholding justice for all in order to create a truly equitable standard of living for everyone who calls Northern Ireland home.
We hope that our politicians endorse this manifesto, take the equity pledge and display it proudly in their constituency offices.
No more internal immigration checkpoints or data sharing that targets Black and migrant residents.
Sustained funding for advice clinics, youth leadership, and grassroots organising designed by affected communities.
Seats for migrant- and Traveller-led organisations on local, regional, and national policy bodies.
Download the full document to understand the data, testimonies, and demands behind the pledge.
Complete the short form and tell us how you will implement the commitments.
Share your progress every six months so we can celebrate wins and offer support where needed.
Book a workshop on how to implement the manifesto across HR, communications, and programme delivery.
Let the community know how you are taking action. We feature signatories across our digital channels and at the Advancing Race Equality Awards.
