Positive Action in Scotland

Positive Action in Scotland

CRER Annual Symposium marking the UN Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Friday 21st March 2014, 9.30am

IET Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4DB

Despite almost four decades of race equality legislation, minority ethnic communities are still experiencing substantial employment gaps. Positive action could help to address these gaps, but are organisations in Scotland making the most of the positive action powers they have?

This panel symposium marking the UN Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will explore a range of perspectives on how positive action can be used to ensure fairer representation for minority ethnic communities in Scotland.

Positive action and British law – How can organisations make the most of the powers granted by the Equality Act 2010?
Positive action in practice – Why do organisations opt for positive action initiatives, and what are the challenges and benefits?
Positive action in the future– How might opportunities for positive action change in light of developments in Europe and the forthcoming referendum?

We’re pleased to announce that Amanda Jones, Chair of the Scottish Discrimination Law Association, will be joining us to explore the legal implications of positive action, along with Najimee Parveen, Director of PATH (Scotland) who will speak on her experiences of leading the longest running positive action scheme in Scotland. Further speakers will be announced in due course.

This is a FREE event, however demand may be high so please book well in advance.

Book now by completing and returning this online form .

Closing date: Thursday 13th March 2014

For further information contact: Nadia Rafiq, tel 0141 418 6530 or email: nadia@crer.org.uk