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

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 […]