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		“With the introduction of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, cross-strand working has very much become a focus for government and others but while many of us fit into one of these strands, few of us fit only into one strand.”

	What can you do? Are you interested in Equalities? Do you believe in fairness? Do you respect difference? Do you want to make a difference ? With the support of the Equality and Human Rights Commission MeAL is holding a series of workshops in Aberdeenshire early in 2009. We want you to get involved and help us make a difference for the future. We are looking for participants and interest groups to actively engage to help make the North East of Scotland a more respectful and fairer place in the future. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to make that real difference you are always talking about. So if you care, or have experience, about age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation or transgender issues we want to hear from you. Maybe you are a group, a sports team, a school, an employer or an individual looking at Equalities. Contact us to find out more. PS. Do it now!


	Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards 2008 - 05/09/2008 This is a new initiative designed to highlight the value of Scotland’s youth from all minority ethnic backgrounds; to recognise and reward those who have inspired others and positively contribute to life in Scotland. Click for more.





	Me-FM broadcast success 2008. Launched in May 2001, Me-FM (multi ethnic community radio) hit the airwaves again from Monday 2nd June to Sunday 29th June 2008 (24 hours each day) on radio frequency 105.8 FM and simultaneously through the web – www.mefm.co.uk Me-FM aims to empower Aberdeen’s diverse communities, promote volunteering, challenge racism and discrimination, improve and acquire new skills, provide learning & employment opportunities, and more importantly help encourage friendship irrespective of sex, faith, culture, age, social class and race. Once again an excellent response was received from our listeners and we look forward to repeating our broadcast next year.




	Food for thought? BBC 3’s ‘Freaky Eaters’ are looking for people to take part in a new series of programmes Do you have an unusual eating problem which controls your life? Do you find many foods difficult to eat? Do your friends and family think your eating habits are weird? Are you at the end of your tether and desperate to sort out your diet? Freaky Eaters is a series about people who live with unusual eating habits. Each week our resident nutritionist and psychologist offer advice and support to help individuals tackle their eating problems. If you or someone you know would like to take part, please call: 020 7907 0899 or email: freaky.eaters@betty.co.uk

			Read what people are saying about Me-FM in 2008. Here are a few comments from MeAL volunteers

			‘One of the main assets of the radio is that there is a very relaxed atmosphere that allows vulnerable people to do shows’ ‘I love being on the radio! And Me-FM just gets better. It’s good to be a part of it!’ ‘We all hope to hear it again next year and for more than one month’ ‘I thought the students shows were really good. Me-FM provides a great opportunity for learning the ropes to a possible media profession’ ‘... it was obvious that they (the presenters) were trained in lots of aspects of radio programming and presentation skills were high...’ ‘I think Me-FM should be broadcast 24/7, all year round’ ‘The presenters were very talented and had a lot of interesting and enjoyable songs and discussions’ ‘The message of equalities must be heard and every opportunity to do so should be utilised. The message was loud and clear on Me-FM and for that the station volunteers, presenters and background staff should be highly commended’ ‘Diversity and being open to new cultures and experiences is important’


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