National Centre for Diversity
November Newsletter
This month’s Newsletter looks at tackling the denial that surrounds Islamophobia, reflects on the historic appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, and celebrates the hard-work of organisations who have invested in building inclusive cultures.
Islamophobia Awareness Month:
Tackling Denial
Islamophobia Awareness Month aims to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims to society as well as raise awareness of the issue of Islamophobia. Islamophobia is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.
In 2020 45% of hate crimes in England and Wales were directed toward Muslims.
69% of Muslim workers have suffered some form of Islamophobia while at work.
In 2021, almost 4 in 10 Muslim Healthcare Professionals received verbal abuse from colleagues around their faith.
| Including Muslims | Including Diverse Cultures |
| Our ‘Including Muslims’ e-learning acts as a fantastic introduction to the Islamic faith for all employees. The course summarises some of the overarching principles of Islam, before emphasising the sometimes very different ways that people observe their religion as Muslims. | This fascinating course provides insight into a whole range of cultures and faiths, including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and the Baháʼí Faith. The course explores the different ways that people interpret their cultures and fosters a comfortable environment to learn about cultural difference. |
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The National Centre for Diversity Blog
The New Prime Minister Stands On a Glass Cliff
Rishi Sunak has become one of the youngest Prime Ministers in modern times, the first British Asian and the first Hindu to hold the office.
National Centre for Diversity CEO and founder, Solat Chaudhry reflects on what this historic appointment means for racial equality >>> Keep Reading
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A huge congratulations to the following organisations on the hard work of their staff and senior leadership
Congratulations to Acacia Training and Career Connect, for achieving Investors in Diversity.
Congratulations to The Eikon Charity for the conditional achievement of Investors in Diversity.
“I am absolutely delighted that Acacia Training has been awarded with the ‘Investors in Diversity’ accreditation. Diversity is something that is hugely important to us. The rich tapestry of diverse people that exists within our Acacia community, adds enormous value to our creativity and most importantly, it adds value to our learners who are at the heart of everything that we do as an organisation.”
– Victoria Sylvester, CEO, Acacia Training
FREDIE in the News >>>
 | Organisations need to take action on mental wellbeing, but how? New guidelines from the World Health Organisation make it clear: workplaces amplify the issues that people have… Keep Reading >>> |
 | LGBT+ Employees pressured to act ‘straight’ in order to progress Nearly two-thirds (62%) of LGBT+ employees believe they have to code-switch and act ‘straight’ in order to progress at work… Keep Reading >>> |
 | Diversity Matters: Why an inclusive culture is critical to attracting tech talent Creating the right culture is not something you can enact overnight. It requires constant challenge… Keep Reading >>> |
