SCORE announcement

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This document is a letter announcing the formation of the Standing Conference on Racial Equality in Europe (SCORE UK), a coalition of over forty UK organizations dedicated to addressing racial discrimination and promoting equal rights for Black and ethnic minority communities across Europe. It outlines the group's concerns about rising racism and threats to migrants' and refugees' rights within European Community member states. SCORE aims to coordinate efforts to share information and advocate for fair treatment and anti-discrimination legislation.

Key points:
– SCORE UK was established by over forty UK organizations to tackle serious racial equality issues in Europe.
– The group highlights growing racism, fascism, and anti-immigrant sentiment affecting Black people and other minorities.
– SCORE's goals include promoting equal treatment regardless of race, nationality, or religion within European Community countries.
– Focus areas include immigration, asylum seekers' rights, family reunion, criminal justice, employment, education, housing, health, and social services.
– SCORE advocates for both legislative action and practical measures to outlaw discrimination and improve conditions for ethnic minorities and refugees.

This announcement reflects the activism within Black British and broader ethnic minority communities during the late 20th century to combat racism at both local and international levels. SCORE UK aligns with Bernie Grant’s legacy of fighting racial injustice and advocating for equal rights within local government and beyond. It also connects to wider anti-racist and migrant rights campaigns responding to European institutional policies and societal xenophobia.

Source note: The OCR transcript is generally clear but contains minor typographical errors and formatting inconsistencies that do not obscure the document’s main content or intent.