Communities and Local Government
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- Communities and neighbourhoods
- About communities and neighbourhoods
- About race, faith and cohesion
About race, faith and communitiy cohesion
Everyone has the right to the same opportunities, freedom and respect – regardless of their race, beliefs, gender, age, income or physical ability.
Britain is now a more diverse society - ethnically, racially and culturally - than ever before. Over the centuries, the contributions of people who have come to live here have enriched the country. Immigration and ties with other countries have resulted in a dynamic economy with more jobs, access to crucial skills and new ideas, better public services and a richer cultural life
Our aim is to build thriving places where a fear of difference is replaced by a shared set of values and a sense of purpose and belonging. We want to make sure that everyone in each community benefits from diversity, and we recognise that this means promoting similar opportunities for all. Our challenge is to build these stronger communities in times of rapid change.
Our Race, Cohesion and Faiths Directorate works with other government departments to reduce race and faith inequalities in education, health, housing and the Criminal Justice System, as well as the labour market.
We are reducing perceptions of race discrimination and leading the work on creating more cohesive communities, tackling racism, extremism and hate and promoting inter-faith activity and a shared sense of belonging.
Delivery of this agenda is dependent on not just partnerships with other government departments but also the wider public sector, private sector, community organisations and communities themselves.
Explore our policy site pages for more detailed information for partner organisations and other policy practitioners.
