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HUMAN DIMENSION IMPLEMENTATION MEETING 29 SEPTEMBER to 10 OCTOBER Warsaw, Poland

HUMAN DIMENSION IMPLEMENTATION MEETING 29 SEPTEMBER to 10 OCTOBER Warsaw, Poland The Role of Local Authorities in combating discrimination Qudrat Shah. Taking Advantage of Diversity Promoting active citizenship of Minorities Strengthening intercultural dialogue at Communication.

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HUMAN DIMENSION IMPLEMENTATION MEETING 29 SEPTEMBER to 10 OCTOBER Warsaw, Poland

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  1. HUMAN DIMENSION IMPLEMENTATION MEETING 29 SEPTEMBER to 10 OCTOBER Warsaw, Poland The Role of Local Authorities in combating discrimination Qudrat Shah

  2. Taking Advantage of Diversity Promoting active citizenship of Minorities Strengthening intercultural dialogue at Communication

  3. Where is Bradford? Here we are

  4. A bit about Bradford • The total population of the District is approximately 481,000 and it covers 141 square miles. • Rural/urban split 60/40 • 64 languages spoken • Bradford Council is comparable to major businesses in terms of size and scale of its operations. • Annual Budget is around £575m approx • We are the fourth largest Metropolitan District Council in the UK

  5. A bit about Bradford The 2001 Census provided a detailed breakdown of the population’s ethnicity. One in 5 people have a cultural background other than ‘white’. Bradford has the highest % of residents classifying themselves as ‘Pakistani’ in the U.K (15%of the population).

  6. Political Make up of Bradford Council • The running of the Council is overseen by 90 elected Councillors often referred to as the "Members" of the Council.

  7. Social Inclusion Poor Health Get Rich Culture Leadership Islamophobia Key Issues Poor Achievement Drugs/Crime Low Income Unemployment Identity crisis Poor Housing Family Breakdown Overcrowded Houses

  8. Promoting Active Citizenship – Barriers to overcome Customs Religious Practices Language Barriers Threats Cultural Practices Access Facilities Self Elected Community Leaders Self Interests of Community Leaders

  9. Examples of Progress Equity • Housing allocation • Improved educational achievement • Representative workforce • B-Equal partnership to network and test methods to eradicate barriers to employment Civic Pride & Participation • Electoral turnout • Youth Parliament and Schools Councils • Citizenship curriculum and school twinning

  10. Examples of Progress Community Relations • Community Mediation Scheme • Neighbourhood Renewal – capacity building • Faith Forum • Re-integration of offenders Community Safety • Second highest reduction in crime in England • Anti Social Behaviour Strategy • Hate Crime Alliance

  11. Strengthening intercultural dialogue at Local and Regional Level Working in partnership with Local and Regional Authorities, Government Office Yorkshire and Humber, and Home Office to develop: • A common vision and sense of belonging • Diversity of people’s different backgrounds and circumstances are appreciated and valued • People from different backgrounds have similar life chances • Strong and positive relationships are being developed between people in the workplace, schools and within neighbourhoods • Encouraging participation cont….

  12. Strengthening intercultural dialogue at Local and Regional Level • Addressing issues for Gender, in particular for BME Women • Engaging silent majority • Conflict Resolution – Home Office Project • Dialogue and consultation through the Youth Parliament, Police Liaison Committee and Safer and Stronger Partnership

  13. Future Agenda Service based on needs Employers Forum on Diversity Way Forward Communities of Interest Bottom up approach Setting Floor targets Diversity Exchange Joined up working Faith Forums

  14. Contact details: Rizwan Rehman Interim Project Manager Department of Policy and Performance 4th Floor, Jacobs Well Bradford BD1 1DJ Tel: (01274) 432034 Fax (01274) 432042 rizwan.rehman@bradford.gov.uk

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