Press release

Press Release: 12 April 2010 Race on the Agenda and the Winning the Race Coalition welcome the Equality Act 2010 which has now received Royal Assent. Dr Theo Gavrielides, Chief Executive of ROTA said: "Over the last year and a half, we have worked with the members of the Winning the Race Coalition to ensure…

Press Release: 24 February 2010 Specialist services and policies targeting women and girls involved in gangs are needed to help reduce and prevent youth violence, a new report by Race on the Agenda (ROTA) says today. The Female Voice in Violence report draws on face-to-face research with 352 friends, relatives, victims or perpetrators of gangs…

Press Release: 27 January 2010 Race on the Agenda (ROTA) welcomes the National Equality Panel report 'An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in the UK' and calls for all political parties and society to act now. Following the government's 2007 Equalities Review, the National Equality Panel report – being launched today – constitutes one of the…

Press Release: 24 November 2009

On 19 November, Mark Harper MP, Conservative member for the Forest of Dean, outlined the Opposition’s key objections to the Single Equality Bill, the aim of which is to harmonise and strengthen equality legislation in the UK.

Mr Harper said “his party feels the proposed clause on Positive Action ‘may be used to employ less able workers”.

Press Release: 2 September 2009

From 1st October 2009, HEAR, London's pan-equality third sector network, will no longer be hosted by Race on the Agenda (ROTA).

Despite HEAR's increased reputation and impact, the network has been unable to secure long term funding. Dr. Theo Gavrielides, ROTA's Chief Executive said: "We are very sorry to no longer host HEAR. It was a very difficult decision for the Board. Last year, ROTA subsidised HEAR, but this year we were left with no other option, but to discontinue the network".

Press Release: 1 July 2009

On 30th June 09, Race on the Agenda and MiNet launched a report detailing the impact of the recession on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and their sector. The launch took place at an event where London Councils and Government Office for London attended as keynote speakers. The project was funded by CapacityBuilders, Office of the Third Sector, Big Lottery Fund and NAVCA.

Press Release: 04 June 2009

On 2nd June, the House of Commons Public Bill Committee took evidence on the Single Equality Bill. Race on the Agenda (ROTA) and Runnymede were asked to stand as witnesses to cover race.

Press Release: 17 March 2009

Press Release: 18 February 2009

Race on the Agenda (ROTA) with the support of Voice4Change England have formed the 'Winning the Race' coalition who are backing the call for a meeting with Harriet Harman MP in regards to the single equality bill. The coalition are concerned that key areas that will affect Britain's minority communities will not be addressed in the legislation and are calling upon the Minister to take a lead on ensuring that the legislation is fit for purpose.

Press Release: 1 December 2008 Dr. Theo Gavrielides was successfully appointed as ROTA's new Chief Executive on 10th November 2008, taking over from Dinah Cox who left the organisation in August 2008 to work for ROSA. Kamila Zahno, ROTA Chair said "I am delighted to welcome Theo Gavrielides as our new Chief Executive. We believe…