inclusion

Conference: Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice: Strategies for Inclusion

Next month, I’ll be presenting a paper at the “Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice: Strategies for Inclusion” conference held at London South Bank University on Thursday 18th March. As the blurb for the event goes:

The University of Southampton (School of Education, Pedagogy and Curriculum Research Centre) and London South Bank University (Gender Research Forum, Department of Social and Policy Studies) are organising a one day conference on Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice: Strategies for Inclusion at London South Bank University.

The conference brings together scholars under the following themes:
- Educational Inclusion: Difference and Diversity
- Policy, Practice and Social Justice
- Professional Experiences of Inclusion

My contribution to the conference will be a paper entitled, “Towards greater inclusiveness? A critical review of the ‘religion or belief’ equality strand”

The conference is FREE to attend but you do need to book in advance. To do so, contact the Conference Administrator Melanie Walters via email waltersm@lsbu.ac.uk by 5th March to avoid disappointment.

A flyer for the conference can be downloaded here

A conference programme can be downloaded here

Kick it Out Week of Action: Thursday 16th to Tuesday 28th October 2008

This Thursday marks the launch of 2008’s “One Game, One Community” week of action. As one of the most prominent equality and community engagement initiatives in the country, given the issues raised by those such as Sol Campbell, David James, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole in recent weeks, it might be that the timing of the week is perfect.

Overseen by Kick It Out – formerly Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football – the organisation was established in 1993. It works throughout the football, educational and community sectors to challenge racism and work for positive change. Its campaign are supported and funded by the game’s governing bodies, including founding body the Professional Footballers Association (PFA), the FA Premier League, the Football Foundation and The Football Association.

The weeks of action have a strong community focus and play a role in celebrating diversity and inclusion. Starting on the 16th October, the week sees the game’s biggest names stand alongside communities across the UK under the banner of ‘One Game, One Community’. Grassroots clubs, schools, community groups and fans join the professional game in coming together in symbolic activities promoting inclusion.

More information about the week of action can be found by clicking here.