Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights
@crer-scotland.bsky.social
CRER is a Scottish strategic anti-racist organisation.
We're pleased to share the news that the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) has appointed Benaifer Bhandari and Jonathan Williams as Co-CEOs.
Read the announcement here: www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...
Read the announcement here: www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...
Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland appoints inaugural Co-CEOs | University of Strathclyde
www.strath.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We're pleased to share the news that the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) has appointed Benaifer Bhandari and Jonathan Williams as Co-CEOs.
Read the announcement here: www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...
Read the announcement here: www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...
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📣 New blog!
Lucien from @crer-scotland.bsky.social offers tangible actions we can take as public health professionals and policy-makers to combat racialised health inequalities for Black, and other, racially minoritised communities.
gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
Lucien from @crer-scotland.bsky.social offers tangible actions we can take as public health professionals and policy-makers to combat racialised health inequalities for Black, and other, racially minoritised communities.
gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
Black History Month 2025: CRER's manifesto for an anti-racist Scotland
Black History Month 2025: CRER's manifesto for an anti-racist Scotland
gcph.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📣 New blog!
Lucien from @crer-scotland.bsky.social offers tangible actions we can take as public health professionals and policy-makers to combat racialised health inequalities for Black, and other, racially minoritised communities.
gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
Lucien from @crer-scotland.bsky.social offers tangible actions we can take as public health professionals and policy-makers to combat racialised health inequalities for Black, and other, racially minoritised communities.
gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
Stella Dadzie: A Whole Heap of Mix Up
Join us for an in-person event with Stella Dadzie, leading voice in the Black women’s movement in Britain since the 1970s.
📅 Saturday 25 October, 4–5.30pm
📍 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
🔗 Free; Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3r2vfs9b
Join us for an in-person event with Stella Dadzie, leading voice in the Black women’s movement in Britain since the 1970s.
📅 Saturday 25 October, 4–5.30pm
📍 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
🔗 Free; Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3r2vfs9b
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Stella Dadzie: A Whole Heap of Mix Up
Join us for an in-person event with Stella Dadzie, leading voice in the Black women’s movement in Britain since the 1970s.
📅 Saturday 25 October, 4–5.30pm
📍 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
🔗 Free; Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3r2vfs9b
Join us for an in-person event with Stella Dadzie, leading voice in the Black women’s movement in Britain since the 1970s.
📅 Saturday 25 October, 4–5.30pm
📍 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
🔗 Free; Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3r2vfs9b
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Poverty and disadvantage often intersect with ethnicity, shaping stark inequalities in health outcomes for racialised minority communities. Effectively #ChallengingPoverty demands a better investment in communities (Day 4 #CPW25).
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Poverty and disadvantage often intersect with ethnicity, shaping stark inequalities in health outcomes for racialised minority communities. Effectively #ChallengingPoverty demands a better investment in communities (Day 4 #CPW25).
📢 Today marks the start of a full month of incredible events, exhibitions, walks, talks and more!
Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025.
For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025.
For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
We take a closer look at this year’s Black History Month Scotland, a vibrant programme of events which centres acts of solidarity – both historical and contemporary
www.theskinny.co.uk/intersection... @crer-scotland.bsky.social
www.theskinny.co.uk/intersection... @crer-scotland.bsky.social
Black History Month Scotland 2025: Resistance & Resilience – The Skinny
We take a closer look at this year’s Black History Month Scotland, a vibrant programme of events which centres acts of solidarity – both historical and contemporary.
www.theskinny.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
📢 Today marks the start of a full month of incredible events, exhibitions, walks, talks and more!
Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025.
For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025.
For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
🎤 Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance
FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October
Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery.
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FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October
Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🎤 Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance
FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October
Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery.
fb.me/e/3rnGkk42F
FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October
Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery.
fb.me/e/3rnGkk42F
Keith McIvor was a steadfast supporter of CRER's work for many years, a true ally. Our thoughts are with Keith's family and friends.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
JD Twitch, esteemed Scottish DJ in duo Optimo, dies aged 57
The producer and DJ, real name Keith McIvor, had been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour earlier this year
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Keith McIvor was a steadfast supporter of CRER's work for many years, a true ally. Our thoughts are with Keith's family and friends.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Closes Monday!
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Closes Monday!
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Pls join us as we discuss the steps being taken to make Scotland's education workforce more representative of its demographics and working on breaking down barriers for a more socially just education system overall.
All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.
All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.
This event is worth supporting, given the poor proportions of minority ethnic teachers (and especially leaders) in the Scottish school system - 'History and future of BME Teachers in Scotland', Monday, October 6, Strathclyde Uni
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-an... @nuthmani.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-an... @nuthmani.bsky.social
History and future of BME Teachers in Scotland
Celebrating the history and contributions BME educators and teachers have made in Scotland.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Pls join us as we discuss the steps being taken to make Scotland's education workforce more representative of its demographics and working on breaking down barriers for a more socially just education system overall.
All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.
All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.
📢 #BHM25 is live!
For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland.
Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more.
🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland.
Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more.
🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
September 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
📢 #BHM25 is live!
For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland.
Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more.
🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland.
Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more.
🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on
‼️Just over a week left to apply! Closes 9am, 22nd September 2025.
www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
‼️Just over a week left to apply! Closes 9am, 22nd September 2025.
www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
🍂 Autumn is on its way, and you know what that means... 🍂
Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October.
For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...
Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October.
For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...
September 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🍂 Autumn is on its way, and you know what that means... 🍂
Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October.
For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...
Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October.
For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...
📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️
September 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️
We can all do our bit to reverse the tide of division in our communities. If you've ever wanted to engage with someone on misinformation about asylum seekers but weren't sure where to start, check out this primer from the Scottish Refugee Council.
Some politicians are using lies about asylum hotels to stir up fear and division in our communities.
The truth is, we all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
The truth is, we all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
September 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We can all do our bit to reverse the tide of division in our communities. If you've ever wanted to engage with someone on misinformation about asylum seekers but weren't sure where to start, check out this primer from the Scottish Refugee Council.
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
August 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.
To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...
Our Research and Policy Officer, Lucien Staddon Foster, is the keynote speaker for tomorrow's Housing Diversity Network Scottish Equality Conference.
Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.
Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.
August 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Our Research and Policy Officer, Lucien Staddon Foster, is the keynote speaker for tomorrow's Housing Diversity Network Scottish Equality Conference.
Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.
Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.
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CSREC condemns the hateful racist actions outside the Cladhan Hotel on 16 Aug. Peaceful protest is a right, but hate has no place in Falkirk or anywhere in Scotland.
Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/
Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/
August 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
CSREC condemns the hateful racist actions outside the Cladhan Hotel on 16 Aug. Peaceful protest is a right, but hate has no place in Falkirk or anywhere in Scotland.
Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/
Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/
CRER is part of the anti-racist bloc for #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland has tackling poverty at its heart. BME people are twice as likely to experience poverty; this cannot continue. Join us in October to #marchforallofus crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
Change happens when we step up and demand it! Join the march for all of us, alongside The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter scotland-demands-better.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
CRER is part of the anti-racist bloc for #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland has tackling poverty at its heart. BME people are twice as likely to experience poverty; this cannot continue. Join us in October to #marchforallofus crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
1/ CRER has raised concerns about the far right in Scotland for years. The increase in appalling events like those seen in Falkirk has dangerous implications. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Falkirk protest 'dangerous wake up call' say anti-racism campaigners
Anti-racism campaigners say a protest in Falkirk is a 'dangerous wake-up call' after far-right figures and a man with a banner reading 'kill them…
www.heraldscotland.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
1/ CRER has raised concerns about the far right in Scotland for years. The increase in appalling events like those seen in Falkirk has dangerous implications. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
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Are you from a racially-minoritised or mixed heritage? Are you interested in exploring Glasgow's colonialist history and its legacies?
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
#anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
#anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation
Exploring Glasgow’s heritage from a racially literate perspective
This short workshop series will explore the relationships that People of Colour have with the history and heritage of Glasgow.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Are you from a racially-minoritised or mixed heritage? Are you interested in exploring Glasgow's colonialist history and its legacies?
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
#anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
#anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation
This vital case could transform legal understandings of the responsibilities of Scotland's public authorities to protect the cultural rights of children.
📢 Read our new blog via @together-sacr.bsky.social, exploring how Scotland’s new UNCRC Act is being used in practice - in what may be the first civil case to test the law in court.
🧵 Here’s why it matters:
#UNCRCScotland
🧵 Here’s why it matters:
#UNCRCScotland
🚨Together's Blog Series: The #UNCRCScotland in Practice
🎉Published today, 1st blog in series
Joined up with our member @justrightscotland.org.uk to launch their article highlighting "accountability" as a principle of a Children's Human Rights Approach
➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
🎉Published today, 1st blog in series
Joined up with our member @justrightscotland.org.uk to launch their article highlighting "accountability" as a principle of a Children's Human Rights Approach
➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
August 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This vital case could transform legal understandings of the responsibilities of Scotland's public authorities to protect the cultural rights of children.
📢 Recruitment is underway for the founding CEO of the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS).
This founding CEO role brings an immense opportunity to shape the future accountability, transparency and inclusivity of anti-racism in Scotland.
Info from Cadence Partners: shape-aros.co.uk?cID=1
This founding CEO role brings an immense opportunity to shape the future accountability, transparency and inclusivity of anti-racism in Scotland.
Info from Cadence Partners: shape-aros.co.uk?cID=1
July 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📢 Recruitment is underway for the founding CEO of the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS).
This founding CEO role brings an immense opportunity to shape the future accountability, transparency and inclusivity of anti-racism in Scotland.
Info from Cadence Partners: shape-aros.co.uk?cID=1
This founding CEO role brings an immense opportunity to shape the future accountability, transparency and inclusivity of anti-racism in Scotland.
Info from Cadence Partners: shape-aros.co.uk?cID=1
Keith is a long time supporter of CRER's work, including fundraising through Optimo nights over the years. Our thoughts are with Keith and his family and friends at this devastating time.
A gig to raise money for a legendary clubbing DJ who was diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour is set to take place this weekend
Fundraiser gig announced for Glasgow DJ diagnosed with untreatable brain tumour
www.thenational.scot
July 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Keith is a long time supporter of CRER's work, including fundraising through Optimo nights over the years. Our thoughts are with Keith and his family and friends at this devastating time.
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✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland.
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
July 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland.
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland.
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
July 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland.
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!
Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026