Core Functions
NICEM identifies the following core functions, which will undertake to achieve its strategic aims and objectives. These are:
- Identifying and presenting views of the sector
NICEM shall endeavour to exert influence on government departments and agencies by gathering and presenting the views of Black and Minority ethnic communities to departments and agencies and, where possible, by participating in the formulation and review of policies and strategies. - Policy, research and information
NICEM will inform the sector of relevant policy, strategic issues, the structures and decision-making processes of departments and agencies. It will also undertake research into specific issues of strategic importance, disseminate information and facilitate discussions within the sector. - Community infrastructure
NICEM will facilitate the sharing of information; provide support, advice and direction for newly emerging Minority ethnic groups, and support the ongoing process of community participation. - Capacity building for Black and Minority ethnic communities
NICEM will enable the Black and Minority ethnic ethnic sector to improve their disadvantaged position and to build their capacity in order to be more effective in providing successful community development services. We will also enable member groups to exert greater influence over policy and strategic issues through participation. - Racial Equality support services
NICEM will provide advice and supportive services to encourage the public, voluntary and community sector to set up a model of good practice on racial equality, in particular ethnic monitoring in both employment and service provision. These include consultancy work, policy planning, anti-racism and cultural awareness, and equality and diversity training. - Advocacy and advice
NICEM will provide free, confidential, legal and other advice, as well as supportive services to deal with complaints against an individual public authority, complaints of racial harassment, racial attack and racial discrimination. Our legal advocacy strategy builds upon both human rights and equality standards in Northern Ireland, the UK, the Council of Europe and the United Nations. - Campaigning and networking
NICEM will work with partner organisations in Northern Ireland, the UK, the Republic of Ireland, the EU and the Council of Europe to campaign for common issues of concerns.
