It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity.
Modern variants of racism are often based in social perceptions of biological differences between peoples.
These views can take the form of social actions, practices or beliefs, or political systems in which different races are ranked as inherently superior or inferior to each other, based on presumed shared inheritable traits, abilities, or qualities.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission's job is to help make Great Britain fairer.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission do this by safeguarding and enforcing the laws that protect people;s rights to fairness, dignity and respect.
As a statutory non-departmental public body established by the Equality Act 2006, The Equality and Human Rights Commission operates independently.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission aim to be an expert and authoritative organisation that is a centre of excellence for evidence, analysis and equality and human rights law.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission also aspire to be an essential point of contact for policy makers, public bodies and business.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission use their unique powers to challenge discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and protect human rights.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission work with other organisations and individuals to achieve our aims, but are ready to take tough action against those who abuse the rights of others.
Over the past 40 years The Monitoring Group have helped thousands of people through casework, campaigns, and research.
The Monitoring Group are the leading exponent of family-led empowerment and justice campaigns in the United Kingdom.
Over the past 25 years The Monitoring Group have many led campaigns to help families including those of Kuldip Singh Sekon, Ricky Reel, Micheal Menson, Stephen Lawrence, Zahid Mubarek and Victoria Climbie.
Some of these cases led to Public Judicial Inquiries and consequent changes in legislation, social policies and practices.
Since the London Bombings The Monitoring Group have worked with victim families of the carnage as well as Black Minority and Ethnic and Muslim groups and individuals affected by indiscriminate state-led policies in London, Midlands, and places near Inverness area.
The Monitoring Group work to empower victims of racism. Racism is traumatic and impacts upon a persons sense of self and their agency.
The Monitoring Group work begins with an acknowledgement of the victims experience, that victims have rights, and that agency of the victim should be at the heart of the process of social justice.
The Monitoring Group are committed to challenging racism and institutional discrimination in all areas.
The Monitoring Group will develop a strategic response to ensure we tackle racism.
The Monitoring Group will also, where appropriate, develop campaigns both to build a collective experience which can be heard by policymakers, parliamentarians and the wider public.
The Monitoring Group's way of working is collaborative.
The Monitoring Group ensure they work together to resolve your concerns in way which you detemine.
The Monitoring Group work will ensure their services have a culture of respect, and reflect the diversity of their local community.
At Citizens Advice, they believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.
That's why Citizens Advice are there to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Our network of independent charities offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
When Citizens Advice say they are for everyone, they mean it.
People rely on Citizens Advice because they are independent and totally impartial.
Today, Stop Hate UK operate the United Kingdom's only free dedicated 24-hour anti-Hate Crime reporting service for all monitored strands of a person's identity or perceived identity.
Stop Hate UK was originally established in direct response to the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Stop Hate UK work to combat prejudice and hate.
Stop Hate UK supports those affected bv prejudice and hate crime.
Stop Hate UK educates people towards a hate-free society.