Further help and assistance can be
sought from the following organisations.
Commission for Racial
Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental
body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination
and promote racial equality. They provide information and advice
to people who think they have suffered racial discrimination, harassment
or abuse and may be able to bring a complaint before a court or tribunal.
www.cre.gov.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureaux offer free, confidential, impartial and independent
advice on a limitless range of subjects, including debt, benefits,
housing, legal matters,
employment, immigration and consumer issues. Your local CAB is open to everyone
regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disability.
www.adviceguide.org.uk
www.nacab.org.uk
Racial Equality Councils
Racial Equality Councils are funded by the Commission for Racial Equality and
local authorities. REC’s work in local areas among local communities
to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality. They can provide
advice
about your complaint and may be able to provide legal representation. Please
view the following link to locate your local REC.
www.cre.gov.uk/about/recs.html
Racial Harassment Organisation
Provides support and assistance for victims and investigators of racial incidents.
www.racialharassment.org.uk
The Institute of Race Relations
IRR is at the cutting edge of research and analysis that informs the struggle
for racial justice in Britain and internationally. It seeks to reflect the experience
of those who suffer racial oppression and draws its perspectives from the most
vulnerable in society.
www.irr.org.uk
Forum Against Islamophobia & Racism (FAIR)
An advocacy group, promoting a more balanced image of Islam and fairer treatment
of Muslims.
www.fairuk.org
Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC)
Islamic human rights campaigning and support platform. Work in the field of UK
and global human rights issues concerning Muslims.
www.ihrc.org
Liberty
Liberty is one of the UK's leading human rights and civil liberties organisations.
www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
Association of Muslim Lawyers
Helping lobby for Human Rights within Britain.
www.aml.org.uk
Victim Support
An independent charity offering free and confidential advice to all sections
of the community. Provides emotional support, information and practical help
to victims of crime.
www.victimsupport.org
Muslim Women’s Helpline
Voluntary organisation giving emotional support & help to Muslim women of
all backgrounds. Provide telephone support & one-to-one counselling.
www.mwhl.org
Muslim Youth Helpline
Provide counselling and befriending services to youth in need.
www.myh.org.uk
Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC)
Mobilising Muslims to respond to media misrepresentation of Islam.
www.mpacuk.org