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Purpose of the Group

To provide a forum for issues relating to race and anti racism and to seek solutions to the discrimination faced by Scotland's Black/Minority Ethnic communities.

To work through cross-party dialogue in promoting the role played by Scotland's civic society, Parliament and Government in actively building a Scotland free from racism.

The Group will seek to identify and address racism across society, including through learning from the experiences of BME groups.

Forthcoming meetings
Meeting on Wednesday 24 September at 6.30 pm in room TG20/21.Anyone wishing to attend should contact Ashay Ghai at GARA, Tel: 0141 572 1140, e-mail:ashay@gara.org.uk Further information on meeting details can be accessed through the link provided below.

Agendas / Links
GARA (Glasgow Anti Racist Alliance)

Minutes

Annual Return / Annual Report

Group Members
MSP Bashir Ahmad Aileen Campbell Margaret Curran Bob Doris Marlyn Glen Jamie Hepburn Johann Lamont Frank McAveety Jamie McGrigor Michael McMahon Stuart McMillan Hugh O'Donnell Sandra White Bill Wilson		Non-MSP Organisations African Caribbean Women's Association Africa Centre Scotland Black Community Development Project CEMVO Scotland Central Scotland Racial Equality Council Council of British Pakistanis (Scotland) Edinburgh and Lothian Racial Equality Council Equality Human Rights Commission Ethnic Minorities Law Centre FRAE Fife Glasgow Anti Racist Alliance (GARA) Glasgow Equalities Partnership Irish Diaspora in Scotland Association Limaloka Entertainment Linknet MECOPP Saheliya SEMPER Scotland Show Racism the Red Card STUC Black Workers Committee Thai Women's Association of Scotland West of Scotland Racial Equality Council

Group Officers

Convener: Bob Doris MSP

Vice-Convener: Bashir Ahmad MSP

Vice-Convener: Frank McAveety MSP

Vice-Convener: Jamie McGrigor MSP

Secretary: Ashay Ghai (GARA)

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Contact
Bob Doris MSP Room M5.16 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Tel (office): 0131 348 6546 Tel (constituency): 0141 202 0675