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Commission for Racial Equality

http://www.cre.gov.uk/

A non-governmental body that works with organizations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to reduce discrimination and promote racial equality.



European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)

http://www.coe.int/T/E/human_rights/Ecri/1-ECRI/

Part of the Council of Europe, this site contains information on the organization's Statute and policy recommendations, as well as information about forthcoming events.



Race and Ethnicity

http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/race.html

Part of Kearl's amazing 'sociological tour through cyberspace', this page is full of information, definitions and discussions of race and ethnicity, with plenty of links to other sites.



ERCOMER Virtual Library

http://www.ercomer.org/wwwvl/

A helpful collection of information, resources and contact details for research centres, government bodies and non-governmental organizations across the world that are working to enhance ethnic relations.



Open Democracy

http://www.opendemocracy.net/home/index.jsp

A fascinating website about race and ethnicity in international politics, particularly in the context of democracy and citizenship.  There are lots of articles and commentary on race relations across the world, as well as information on globalization and ecopolitics, discussion forums and news of forthcoming events.



Alana Lentin’s homepage

http://www.alanalentin.net/

Alana Lentin is a political sociologist at the University of Sussex, and this is her excellent and engaging website about (im)migration, race and ethnicity, and human rights. You can access her various articles on racism and anti-racism movements, multiculturalism and the western state. She also keeps a regular blog, which contains links to interesting news items and podcasts.