Islamophobia Awareness Month
As Islamophobia Awareness Month draws to a close, we must remember that our work to stand up against anti-Muslim hatred cannot cease.
Our beliefs are founded on the idea of empowering people to live their lives in the way they want, giving them the opportunities and safety they need to flourish.
These two strands of our identity - street level community politics and a deep commitment to empowerment - mean that representing and listening to everyone, from every social identity group is vital for us. These are more than just words; they are part of our values and these principles are deeply rooted in our constitution.
We have achieved amazing things politically standing up for what’s right but we recognise there is more to do with ensuring the party is inclusive to all its members and employees.
We are working on a step change in our approach to Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion the impact of which is below:
If you want to be part of improving EEDI inside the party please click here to find out more.
Amna Ahmad is the party's Vice President. Amna works to champion diversity and increase engagement with ethnic minority communities at various levels across the party. Contact Amna at vp@libdems.org.uk
If you have any other queries please do not hesitate and contact us at diversity@libdems.org.uk
As Islamophobia Awareness Month draws to a close, we must remember that our work to stand up against anti-Muslim hatred cannot cease.
Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.