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MISSION:

To collaboratively develop and implement a long-term anti-racism and inclusion strategy that:

  • Identifies and tackles structural barriers and institutional racism;

  • Encourages the participation of marginalised ethnic groups;

  • Works to ensure equitable representation from marginalised ethnic groups in local governance;

  • Ensures equal access for those same groups to health (including mental health) and social services; and

  • Ensures that the narratives and visibility of York's history are acknowledged and that citizens from marginalised ethnic groups are promoted and celebrated for what they have to offer.

OUR VISION:

Breaking down Structural Barriers. Working Towards Racial Justice and Systemic Equality.

OUR VALUES:

Accountability, Fairness, Respect, Courage.

STATEMENT OF RESPECT:

As we collectively embark on a historic opportunity to address the decades’ long issues of casual and systemic racism, we look forward to creating a positive and respectful environment where we as a team, will work on impact-driven initiatives to tackle racism in the City of York. We hope that you will feel inspired and empowered. In order to create a space where everyone feels welcomed and respected, we have outlined the following collective commitments: 

  • We will listen to the contributions of everyone with respectful attention and appreciation. Any forms of disrespect will not be tolerated;

  • We will honour confidentiality and ask all members and inviting stakeholders to not disclose any information outside of the Working Group. If confidentiality is not adhered, we will remove members from the Working Group and will take further actions where necessary. In addition, we will not share other peoples’ personal experiences unless we have permission to do so;

  • We will value the visible and invisible diversity of the WG members and our communities. We will pay attention to our own privileges and biases, and welcome the opportunity to engage with people who are different to ourselves;

  • The language we use and opinions we have may differ and we may not always navigate those differences as well as we would like. We will welcome feedback and challenge, seeing them as an opportunity to learn;

  • When we provide feedback, we will do so constructively and with kindness; and

  • The conversations that we have may provoke strong emotions or responses, which may vary depending upon our lived experiences. Therefore, we will look after ourselves, doing what we need to do to pay attention to our own wellbeing, and be respectful that others are doing the same.

WE ASK YOU TO:

  • Respectfully listen and respect the differing views of members;

  • Boldly share your thoughts and experiences if you wish to, and be mindful that time is limited and others may also wish to speak;

  • Respect people’s needs and wishes in terms of preferred pronouns;

  • Tell us clearly and concisely if anything is not working for you and trust that we will do our best to find a solution; and

  • Not to share any information, decisions and/or stories to anyone outside of core Working Group members. If you are in doubt what to share and who to share a piece of information, please contact the Chair and/or the communications lead.