North West Multicultural Group
The RCN North West Multicultural Group (NWMG) creates a community for members across the region from multicultural ethnic backgrounds to connect with each other, share their lived experience, knowledge and diverse ideas that help drive change around racism to ensure that their various organisations is the best place to work.
Membership is open to RCN members of Royal College of Nursing from multicultural backgrounds and their allies.
Mission statement:
The aim of the North West Multicultural Group is to stand against racism and discrimination by using members lived experiences, encouraging organisations to be anti-racist and with the support of allies.
Aims and objectives:
- To raise the issues around race, discrimination and equality in the workplace and to find potential solutions.
- To challenge misconceptions about people from different ethnic backgrounds.
- To recognise the skills and contribution to care for people from all backgrounds make.
- To acknowledge that racism is a social construct that needs to be eradicated together. Together we are stronger.
- To be a platform for black, Asian and minority ethnic staff and allies to work collaboratively to address racism in practice.
- To help amplify the voice black, Asian and minority ethnic staff.
- To be role models, set examples as allies and develop confidence.
- To provide training and support about anti-racist practice.
- To work with the RCN to support campaigns to make sure communication is fit for purpose and acknowledges any cultural differences.
Your executive team:
Chair: Olanike Babalola
Vice Chair: Rachel Okungbowa
Communications Officer: Mark Anthony
Meet with us:
Meetings will be held bi-monthly on a hybrid basis at various locations throughout the region. Members will be notified of meetings via email.
Join us:
To become a member, or for further information, please contact the group by emailing.
Page last updated - 25/06/2024
