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Anti-racist toolkit A staff development resource to help in developing an anti-racist approach.  You can find out about race equality and how to implement good practice in race-related issues.  It includes examples of good practice, exercises for CPD and links to practical ideas about racial equality in learning and teaching.
booklist about racism A list of books recommended by diversity trainer Jane Elliott to heighten our understanding of racism.
Respect Education packs (Zero Tolerance Trust) These materials have been developed for use in primary schools, secondary schools and youth settings. The   packs consist of posters,
Show Racism the Red Card A video and CD-ROM with study notes which convey an anti-racist message through the medium of professional football.  Show Racism the Red Card is an anti-racist charity which was established in January 1996 with the aim of using professional footballers as anti-racist role models.
Centre for Racial Equality in Scotland
Commission for Racial Equality
Campaign Against Racism and Fascism
Institute of Race Relations
Fight Racism!
High Attaining Female School Leavers A publication by the Scottish Executive/Centre for Educational Sociology which examines aspects of qualifications, characteristics and choices which may contribute to continuing gender imbalance.
The Eyes of Jane Elliott Jane Elliott developed the Brown Eyed, Blue Eyed exercise through which she demonstrated how harmful the introduction of racism into the class environment could be.
Reading about racism Some reading material recommended by Jane Elliott
ARA - Artists Against Racism
Homebeats Highlights the Homebeats CD-ROM produced by the British Institute of Race Relations, which is about the history and depth of race relations in Britain.
Kick Racism Out of Football
Britkids A website about race, racism and life as seen through the eyes of the Britkids
Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland Moray House Institute of Education, 25 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ;
tel 0131 651 6371
High Attaining Female School Leavers A publication by the Scottish Executive/Centre for Educational Sociology which examines aspects of qualifications, characteristics and choices which may contribute to continuing gender imbalance.  For a summary copy phone +SEED on 0131 244 0167 or fax 0131 244 5581 or e-mail Jane.ogden@scotland.gov.uk
Equality Network Forum

An e-newsletter produced on behalf of the Equality Network Forum by Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector contains lots of up to date information from Scotland and UK.  To subscribe to Equality Updates simply email kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk

Scottish Parliament Equal Opportunities Committee

These web pages provide information about the committee and its work.

Equal Opportunities Commission

This useful website has a section specifically for Scotland, and information on policy and campaigns, research statistics, sex discrimination cases etc.

Engender

Engender is an information, research and networking NGO. The website includes information about the Scottish Women’s Convention – formed by the Scottish Executive to support the women’s agenda in Scotland.

Fawcett

The UK wide organisation campaigning for equality between men and women.

Equality Network

This is the website of the Scottish national campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

Stonewall  
LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland run events and workshops throughout Scotland and have set up the Grampian LGBT Youth Issue Forum (for details of the latter contact Babs Greenwood, 01224 522831 or email babsg@aberdeencity.gov.uk   The website includes resources and information for schools and colleges.

Commission for Racial Equality

This website includes a section for the CRE Scotland.

Black Information Link

The 1990 Trust’s independent community interactive site for black communities.

Educating for Racial Equality – a Tool Kit for Scottish Teachers  
Disability Rights Commission
Scottish Disability Equality Forum

This brings together disability organisations and individuals to ensure the voices of disabled people are heard in Scotland.

British Deaf Association

The site contains the latest information about the British Deaf Association, British Sign Language and the Deaf community.

Royal National Institute of the Blind
Age Concern Scotland
Department of Trade and Industry This section on Equality and Diversity in the DTI’s website includes information on the Employment Equality Regulations 2003, the business case for diversity, good practice for small firms etc.
The Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seeks and refugees.

Scottish Human Rights Trust

The Trust supports the Scottish people in the development of a human rights culture through education, information sharing and training.

Grampian Caredata

Local community, care and health database.

Minority Rights Group International Information and detail of their work with minority groups world wide. Includes bookshop for documents and texts on minority groups and some of their work in education.
UNICEF Web site designed for young people and teachers. There are interactive pages and quizzes for young people and information provided in attractive form. There is also some information and resources for teachers and opportunities for discussion.
My hero Web site that contains photos and life stories of various 'heroes' that young people have chosen
High Attaining Female School Leavers A publication by the Scottish Executive/Centre for Educational Sociology which examines aspects of qualifications, characteristics and choices which may contribute to continuing gender imbalance.  For a summary copy phone +SEED on 0131 244 0167 or fax 0131 244 5581 or e-mail Jane.ogden@scotland.gov.uk
Minority Rights Group International Information and detail of their work with minority groups world wide. Includes bookshop for documents and texts on minority groups and some of their work in education.
UNICEF Web site designed for young people and teachers. There are interactive pages and quizzes for young people and information provided in attractive form. There is also some information and resources for teachers and opportunities for discussion.
My hero Web site that contains photos and life stories of various 'heroes' that young people have chosen
Aegis Trust The Aegis Trust works towards the prevention of genocide with survivors, decision-makers and the next generation through commemoration, education, awareness-raising and research.
 
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