Our aims

We work to:

• create a community where everyone is respected
• promote racial equality and harmony
• oppose fascism.

Who are we?

Ribble Valley Against Racism was formed in 2002. It is broad based and open to all who support racial equality. Members are local people who live or work in the Ribble Valley, East Lancashire. We come from every walk of life.

We are an independent organization, not allied with any political party, any religion, any class or any nationality. We work with any organization, local, regional or national, which supports racial equality.

What we stand for

We believe passionately in the fundamental dignity and value of every human being.

We are therefore opposed to any kind of prejudice against anyone for any reason.

We exist to promote racial equality, peace and harmony.

We work against racism in any form and to inform others of the results of racism and prejudice.

What kind of community do we want in Ribble Valley?

We believe that decent people of goodwill share some basic values:

• Respect for all.
• Welcome for people who may be different from ourselves.
• Treating everyone with fairness.
• Interdependence, recognising that 'No man is an island'.
• Treating others as you would have them treat you, the golden rule.
• Appreciating diversity and variety, in food, dress, music, language, ideas.
• Seeking ways to resolve conflict constructively, learning to listen and understand a different point of view.
• Building a sense of community and belonging for all.

A community based on these values would be one in which most of us would want to live. We would be happy to bring up our children and grandchildren in such a place.

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