Anti-racism position statement
Coventry City Council is committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation, showing that we are aware of both direct discrimination and systemic inequalities that colleagues from minority-ethnic backgrounds may experience. Commitment to anti-racism is an active position of reflection, education and interrogation, with the goal of equity for all.
During 2022, Coventry City Council became early adopters of the Race Equality Code. As part of this code, and alongside our One Coventry values and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion strategy, we are committed to:
- A zero tolerance of racism, harassment and bullying
- Recognising that racism may impact the physical, mental, emotional, economic, social and spiritual health of our workforce and community
- Eradicating all forms of racism in the workplace, such as direct discrimination, microaggressions and systemic racism
- Encouraging our workforce to stand up and speak out against racism and discrimination
- Providing a safe reporting system and responding to all reports of racism and discrimination
- Recognising the lived experience of our minority-ethnic colleagues
- Having clear expectations that all employees are aligned with our One Coventry Values and anti-racism position
- Providing specific anti-racism training, alongside our mandatory Diversity and Inclusion training
- Building a workforce that is representative of the diverse population we serve
- Measuring and monitoring the outcomes of our actions in how they reduce the impact of racism
