{"id":7184,"date":"2020-12-09T09:19:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T09:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codicymru.org.uk\/race-council-cymru-demand-action-as-they-launch-zero-racism-wales-campaign\/"},"modified":"2021-01-12T10:33:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:33:25","slug":"race-council-cymru-demand-action-as-they-launch-zero-racism-wales-campaign","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/codicymru.org.uk\/cy\/race-council-cymru-demand-action-as-they-launch-zero-racism-wales-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Council Cymru demand action as they launch Zero Racism Wales campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row gradient_overlay height_medium color_primary parallax_ver\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"w-post-elm post_title us_custom_ac1c4266 entry-title color_link_inherit\">Race Council Cymru demand action as they launch Zero Racism Wales campaign<\/h1><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_top wrap align_none\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date us_custom_ea2be81a entry-date published\" datetime=\"2020-12-09T09:19:30+00:00\" title=\"9 December 2020 at 09:19:30 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-before\">Published on <\/span>9 December 2020<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Today (9 December) Race Council Cymru launch the Zero Racism Wales campaign, calling on organisations and individuals in Wales to sign a zero-tolerance policy to racism in Wales.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign follows the momentum of Black Lives Matter protests around the globe and the launch of Black History Cymru 365 in October.<\/p>\n<p>The zero-tolerance policy, aimed towards business leaders in Wales, calls on organisations to ensure that no job applicant, visitor, or guest of an organisation receives less favourable treatment on any grounds which are not relevant to good employment practice. The names of all organisations who sign up to the policy will be publicly listed on the Zero Racism Wales website to hold them accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals can also sign a pledge to show their support and increase awareness amongst members of the public.<\/p>\n<p>This year has brought many issues to fruition that have shone a light on long standing inequalities for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in Wales. In 2018, employees from Minority Ethnic groups in Wales earned, on average, 7.5 per cent less per hour than White British employees.<\/p>\n<p>The Covid-19 pandemic has also highlighted long-standing systemic health and social inequalities that have disproportionately affected and increased the risk of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals dying from Covid-19.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Ray Singh, CBE and Chair of Race Council Cymru, said: \u201cWe are delighted to launch this campaign to challenge organisations and individuals in Wales to sign the zero-tolerance policy to racism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRacial inequalities continue to blight the lives of ethnic minority communities across Wales \u2013 this is not acceptable. We are calling on all organisations to take a stand to eradicate racism and discrimination in their organisations; the future generations depend on this pledge. Let us take action together today to make Wales fairer and safer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Race Council Cymru has partnered with Welsh Government, Wales Trade Union Congress, National Museum of Wales and All Wales Regional Community Cohesion Departments who have all endorsed the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Jane Hutt, Welsh Government Deputy Minister and Chief Whip said: \u201cMy thanks go to Race Council Cymru for this work on the zero-tolerance to racism in Wales campaign. I endorse it fully and look forward to supporting this work promoting race equality as we address structural and systemic racism in our Race Equality Action Plan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Welsh Government condemns racism in all its forms across Wales. We support a zero-tolerance approach and would further welcome organisations to adopt an anti-racist approach to reflect their commitment to tackling racism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shavanah Taj, General Secretary of Wales TUC said: \u201cThe Wales TUC is proud to support the launch of the zero-tolerance to racism in Wales campaign. We acknowledge and pledge our support to say no to racism and stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow Welsh workers and citizens by applying a zero-tolerance approach in our workplaces and communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn doing so, we can begin the much-needed journey to dismantling barriers and creating a Wales that is free from racism and prejudice to a Wales that is fair, just and equitable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>To sign the policy, visit the website at <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zeroracismwales.co.uk\"><strong>www.zeroracismwales.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><strong> or show your support on social with #ZeroRacismWales. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Notes to editors<\/strong><br \/>\nNadia Ali <a href=\"mailto:nadia@wearecowshed.co.uk\">nadia@wearecowshed.co.uk<\/a> \/ 07850 905428<\/p>\n<p>campaign assets can be downloaded <a href=\"\/campaign-assets\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Additional information<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor Uzo Iwobi OBE, founder of Race Council Cymru said: \u201cThe adverse impact of structural and systemic racism cannot be overstated. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people face racism in Wales on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year we have seen Black Lives Matter protests across the globe in response to the racist murder of George Floyd as well as a global pandemic that has disproportionately affected Black, Asian and Minority Ethic individuals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZero Racism Wales gives individuals and organisations a clear pathway to end racism, and that has to start with every single person signing a pledge and adopting a zero-tolerance policy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Race Council Cymru<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Race Council Cymru (RCC) is the overarching umbrella body established by ethnic minority grassroots communities in Wales to bring key organisations and work together to combat racial prejudice, race discrimination, harassment, victimisation, abuse, violence.<\/p>\n<p>Since its establishment in 2010, Race Council Cymru represents and supports organisations and grassroots communities in Wales, to strategically challenge racial inequality, prejudice and discrimination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner type_sticky\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5>You might also like<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:0.8rem\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:0.8rem\"><\/div><div class=\"w-sharing us_custom_da65c38a type_solid align_none color_default\"><div class=\"w-sharing-list\" data-content-image=\"true\"><a class=\"w-sharing-item facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/codicymru.org.uk\/cy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7184&amp;quote=Race+Council+Cymru+demand+action+as+they+launch+Zero+Racism+Wales+campaign\" title=\"Share this\" aria-label=\"Share this\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href, &quot;facebook&quot;, &quot;toolbar=0,width=900,height=500&quot;); 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