Jersey Community Relations Trust (JCRT)

This week the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) held the 46th Global Privacy Assembly conference. This 5 day conference (today is day 4) has attracted experts from around the world. We know data, protection, privacy and controlling data are hot topics, and with the speed and complexities of exchanging information, exploring it in depth is critical. Our chair Kate Wright was invited to deliver a keynote on reducing inequalities in privacy rights. With her Freeda, VAWG and JCRT hats on, Kate was able to draw attention to research conducted in the area. She highlighted how some demographics such as women, children and young people, as well as ethnic minorities are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and abuse due to a lack of protection of their privacy rights. It was an important reminder that equal access to data privacy is a fundamental human right. For employers, communities, policy makers, this has to be a focus and, together, the goal should be in creating cultural change for a more inclusive and fairer society. Congratulations Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner on delivering a world class conference with so many lessons. Photos from Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner

MILK SONGS, HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE’: NEW ABUNDANT FUTURES PROJECT IN JERSEY TO BE LED BY SOMALI ARTIST FOZIA ISMAIL We’re excited to announce the next project in our Abundant Futures series. ‘Milk Songs, here, there, and everywhere’ led by artist Fozia Ismail one half of dhaqan collective invites people from migrant backgrounds to share memories connected to their homelands! Join us in November for two interactive workshops exploring identity, memory, and land through the lens of milk stories. Together, we’ll create soundscapes, share personal histories, and reflect on the power of collective memory. *** Abundant Futures is a long-term, socially engaged project commissioned by ArtHouse Jersey and led by Dana Olărescu collaboration with contributing artists and organisations such as Dhaqan Collective, Kaajal Modi William Bock and Counterpoints. It seeks to engage with individuals from migrant backgrounds, providing platforms to use their expertise in food growing and cooking through creative activities.*** More details about ‘Milk Songs, here, there, and everywhere’ are coming soon. In the meantime visit our website to learn more about the Abundant Futures initiative. #ArtHouseJersey #MilkSongs #Culture #AbundantFutures #JerseyCI Fozia Ismail

Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and nominees of the Pride of Jersey awards! 🎉 Every nomination has community and kindness at the heart of it and we are in much awe and admiration. Well done to all.

On average, 18% of the workforce are women experiencing menopause. As a considerate employer, it makes absolute sense to support menopause in the workplace. At the JCRT, we believe a supportive workplace community, starting with leadership, can only have a positive impact on retention, costs and productivity. A few members of the team have shared their thoughts on menopause...please add your thoughts and encouragement in the comments below. Ps. As a Jersey employer, you can pledge your commitment by signing up to the 51 Employers Menopause Friendly Workplace. Find out who else has signed up: https://lnkd.in/dgwMR253

We are really pleased to see progress and better protection for islanders when submitting a discrimination case under the proposed changes to the employment tribunal system. With these reforms, we hope it enables a more accessible and effective route to justice for Islanders who bring their cases forward. The JCRT will continue pushing forward for more improvements, in particular seeing improved access to support and justice for migrants with less than 5 years’ residency. We believe it’s vital to create a working environment that supports fair treatment and a positive working experience for all workers. We are grateful to Deputy Lyndsay Feltham for listening to our concerns and working towards delivering a fairer working environment; and to the Jersey Employment Forum for making the recommendations that have led to these important steps forward. Our thanks also go to our Trustee Dan Reid for leading this for the JCRT. Daniel Read Lyndsay Feltham

🎈JCRT turns 20 🎈 Last week we celebrated our 20th year of working together for unity and equality. At the heart of what we do, it is our unwavering mission to promote an inclusive society where everyone can achieve their potential. Thank you to our incredible Chair Kate Wright for hosting a generous and welcoming celebration with our volunteer trustees and stakeholders. We are so proud of all we have achieved and look forward to paving more paths, breaking down more barriers and working together to create better Island for everyone. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey! Kate Wright Selina Zenonos (she/her/hers) 🇯🇪🇵🇹 Kaye Nicholson (she/her) Daniel Read Cormac Timothy Tina Jhurry, ACG Sean Madden Thomas Glover Sasha Gibb Sasha Holden Paul Milbank Razina Bargit Flora Newman Louise Doublet Carina Alves Toni Roberts

#mindthegap #genderpaygap #community #changemakers #bethechange 🎥💜🪄✨

The Environmental Action Summit is this weekend. Book your tickets now 🍀🌲🌿🌱🌍

#democracyweek #peoplesdebate #getinvolved 👀🗳️

The third sector provides many critical services and essential support for islanders, its value and importance is huge for Jersey. We look forward to the launch of the report and learning more about the contribution and impact of the third sector in our communities.