Christian Network Against Caste Discrimination (CNACD) is planning to hold a second International Conference at Amigo Hall on 9-10 May 2017.  Cardinal Turkson, from  the Vatican, Bishop  Pat  Lynch, Lord David Alton and Bishop Richard Harries will be among the speakers.  Some participants and speakers are coming  from  India.   CARJ is supporting and participating in the Conference and is part of a Christian Network Against Caste Discrimination (CNACD) which is led by Voice of Dalit International and St Anselm’s Parish Southall.   CNACD has been campaigning for the government to activate an amendment to the Equality Act which would make clearer that caste discrimination is illegal. For more information you can contact Eugene Culas by emailing  vodi@vodintl.org.uk  

CARJ AGM 2017 will hold on 4th November. The theme is: Supporting Vulnerable Groups In a Changing World Speakers are being finalised and will be around the theme of vulnerable groups in a changing society. Please contact the office on 0208 802 8080 or info@carj.org.uk

 CARJ 2017 AGM Theme: 'Supporting Vulnerable Groups in a Changing World'  4 November 2017 (11:00 – 4:00) St Thomas More Church 9 Henry Rd, London N4 2LH The CARJ Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 4 November 2017 at St Thomas More Church, 9 Henry Rd, London N4 2LH (11:00 – 4:00).  Arrivals and registration from 10:30. The business meeting will start promptly at 11:00, followed by Mass, lunch, and an afternoon session exploring the theme:  The BREXIT Referendum has highlighted some of the serious divisions in our society.  These divisions are set against the background of continuing turmoil in the middle east, the threat of terrorism and many seeking refuge in Europe and the UK.  Here at home the gap between the rich and the poor is increasing, many feel left behind, minorities continue to experience discrimination and disadvantage, and there is an increase in hate crime.  In the face of this complex local and global challenge, we in CARJ feel it is an appropriate time to identify vulnerable groups whom we wish to support – including the following: Migrants, refugees and victims of trafficking EU citizens in the wake of Brexit Young people in marginalised communities struggling to […]

This is a reminder that the next Urban Network Meeting will take place on Thursday 25 January 2018, at Newman House, 111 Gower St, London WC1.  Discussions on the day will include: the Race Disparity Audit Irish Citizens in the UK after Brexit Grenfell the Prevent Programme, and revisiting the theme of Black history, literature and music.  As always – many other issues may arise. An Agenda is available from CARJ office. This meeting is open to all members and those on CARJ mailing list. Please join us if you’re free.

CARJ would like to encourage all its members and well-wishers to celebrate Racial Justice Sunday on the 28th of January in your various Parishes across England and Wales.  Resources have gone out to all parishes from the Migrants' Department of the Bishops' Conference; please check whether your parish priest has received them. CARJ will use the opportunity provided by this year's Racial Justice Sunday celebration to reaffirm its commitment to identifying and supporting the vulnerable groups in our midst, who are struggling due to a variety of complex local as well as global challenges facing our world. Please read the statement to be published in the Tablet regarding our commitment: Supporting Vulnerable Groups in a Changing World The BREXIT Referendum has highlighted some of the serious divisions in our society.  These divisions are set against the background  of continuing turmoil in the middle east, the threat of terrorism and many seeking refuge in Europe and the UK.  Here at home the gap between the rich and the poor is increasing, many feel left behind, minorities continue to experience discrimination and disadvantage, and there is an increase in hate crime.  In the face of this complex local and global challenge, we in […]

This is the first meeting for 2018. The following topics will be discussed: Stepping Stones Event – Review This will be a lengthy and substantive discussion of the options and possibilities for organising an Event exploring issues around the education of Travellers. Women & Equalities Committee – Inquiry into inequalities of Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) communities FFT Briefing (Dec 2017):  Lack of increase in Affordable Pitches for Gypsies and Travellers in England NJPN Conference, 20-22 July, Swanwick – Workshop on afternoon of 21 July and more The meeting will take place at the CARJ Office, 9 Henry Road, London N4 2LH.  The CARJ Office is in the basement of St Thomas More Church and is a short walk from Manor House Underground Station.   Leave the Station via Exit 5; and walk along Seven Sisters Road toward Finsbury Park Station.  Take the first turning on the left (Portland Rise) and then the second turning on the right (Henry Road).  Refreshments will be available from 11:00am and a sandwich lunch will be provided. Apologies are not necessary, but it helps to know those who are coming, and please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements. Contact Gloria Oham for an […]

  The UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was inaugurated in 1966 to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville massacre which saw 69 anti-apartheid  protestors killed and 178 wounded for taking to the streets against the regime’s racist pass laws. In commemorating the massacre, the  UN General Assembly called on all world states and organizations to participate in a program of action to combat racism and racial discrimination. This year the annual march in the UK takes places in London, Glasgow and Cardiff on Sat 17th March. It is being organised by  Stand up to Racism. More information on how to get involved including transportation to the event at here