Anti-Slavery Day
Anti-Slavery Day is an opportunity to explore the history and continuing reality of slavery, exploitation and forced labour. Learners can examine Scotland’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade, how exploitation can appear in modern supply chains, and the role of rights, ethical choices and collective action in challenging injustice.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Black histories, cultures and contributions while examining how racism and inequality have shaped society in Scotland and around the world. Learners can explore whose stories are represented, make connections between past and present, and develop the knowledge and confidence to challenge racism and discrimination.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day provides an opportunity for age-appropriate learning about the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and the consequences of prejudice, dehumanisation and discrimination. Learners can reflect on human rights, remembrance and the importance of challenging hatred and exclusion, while approaching the subject with care and historical accuracy.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers an opportunity to explore the US civil rights movement, equality and non-violent social change. Learners can consider how people and communities respond to discrimination, how rights movements develop and how these themes connect to anti-racist education today.
Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Day encourages learners to reflect on justice, equality and taking action to make a difference.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
Support learners to challenge stereotypes, value diversity and uphold rights – linking to CfE’s focus on inclusion, equality and social justice.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Encourages exploration of identity, rights, justice and anti‑racist practice, supporting learners to recognise inequality and build inclusive communities.
From Neutrality to Peace: responding to the rise of racism
Nuzhat Uthmani, Lecturer in Primary Education at Stirling University, and Committee member of Educators for Peace, argues that neutrality in education is untenable and potentially harmful.
Translating Global Values into Community Action
MD Rezaur Rahman, PhD researcher and chair of the West Lothian Community Race
Forum, explores how Global Citizenship brings communities together.
The Danger of a Single Story
This activity challenges us to question our assumptions about ‘other’ people and to listen to multiple voices in order to understand the world about us better.