{"id":8794,"date":"2025-04-17T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/landmark-race-equality-conference-unites-campaigners\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:45:00","slug":"landmark-race-equality-conference-unites-campaigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/landmark-race-equality-conference-unites-campaigners\/","title":{"rendered":"Landmark race equality conference unites campaigners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REN_1_25-1024x653.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51751\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 250 campaigners, activists, and community leaders gathered at the University of Bradford, for the Northern Race Equality Conference (NREC25) &#8211; a major milestone in the collective fight for racial justice across the North of England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by the Race Equality Network (REN) in partnership with the Ella Baker School of Organising and Inclusive North, the one-day event on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, brought together a powerful coalition of voices committed to tackling systemic inequality and building solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themed around advancing racial justice and fostering connections, NREC25 featured an array of sessions exploring pressing issues, including race and the asylum system, influencing public policy, trade union activism, grassroots organising, and community movement building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bradford West MP Naz Shah, a vocal advocate for racial justice, delivered the keynote speech. Speaking in her home constituency, Shah called the conference \u201ca vital space for connection and change\u201d and highlighted the urgent need to address racial inequality in today\u2019s political climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REN_1-12_25-1024x655.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51752\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe must continue to stand together to ensure racial justice is not a side issue but a priority. Conferences like this build the relationships and ideas that can drive real progress,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">REN CEO Humma Nizami described the conference as a \u201cmilestone moment\u201d marking the organisation\u2019s 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBradford\u2019s cultural and ethnic diversity made it the perfect setting for this powerful gathering. It was more than just a conference &#8211; it was an opportunity to build long-lasting partnerships and strengthen our shared commitment to racial equity,\u201d Nizami commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key contributions came from leading national organisations including Refugee Action, Runnymede Trust, Prevent Watch, Voice4Change England, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit, MEND, and the TUC, all of whom played vital roles in shaping the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNREC25 wasn\u2019t just a conference &#8211; it was a call for courage, compassion, and action,\u201d said Naz Zaman of Inclusive North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere was so much knowledge, support and energy in the room &#8211; it was amazing,\u201d added John Page from the Ella Baker School of Organising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, REN is developing a National Racial Justice Policy Forum, an Anti-Racist Strategy for Bradford, and expanding its work with over 80 partner organisations to challenge racism at every level.<br>\u201cThe energy at NREC25 was incredible,\u201d said Fatima Mahmood, REN\u2019s Projects and Communications Officer. \u201cThe conversations were transformative, and we\u2019re committed to building on this momentum to achieve a future grounded in justice and hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">REN, the Ella Baker School of Organising, and Inclusive North extended their gratitude to MP Naz Shah, the University of Bradford, MyLahore, and the dedicated volunteers, facilitators, and sponsors who made the event a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to get involved, visit www.raceequalitynetwork.org.uk or contact info@raceequalitynetwork.org.uk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 250 campaigners, activists, and community leaders gathered at the University of Bradford, for the Northern Race Equality Conference (NREC25) &#8211; a major milestone in the collective fight for racial justice across the North of England. 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