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What is Race Equality Week?

Race Equality Week is an annual global movement to spark and renew hope, inspire progress, and keep the momentum going in addressing race inequality.

92% would recommend Race Equality Week to address race inequality.

With over 8,088 organisations engaged with Race Equality Matters, Race Equality Week 2026 is set to engage even more, reaching millions of employees in the UK and beyond.

 

 

 

 

What is Race Equality Week?
Purpose and Aims.
Why the 2026 Theme #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs?
How can my organisation get involved?

Why Race Equality Week and the theme #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs is important.

Hear from Mark Lomas - Lloyds and Claire Robinson - Amey.

Mark discusses Why #changeneedsallofus is important and Lloyds plans for Race Equality Week (Approx 4mins)

Claire Robinson from AMEY talks about the importance of Race Equality Week (Approx 4 mins)

Co-headline Partners Powering Race Equality Week

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Mark Lomas
Head of Culture, Lloyd’s

“This year’s theme #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs” really resonates with me.

The most successful changes in organisations are those that are well understood, galvanise action and make a tangible difference over the long-term.

Change isn’t just for the leadership, although they remain a key part of change. It really takes root when everyone is onboard.

Ensuring that everyone can make the most of their talents is what Race Equality Week is all about.

This means we all have a part to play in the change we want to see.”

Mark Lomas, Head of Culture, Talent & Communities, Lloyd’s

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Raj Tulsiani
Co-founder and Chair, REM and CEO, Green Park

“Race Equality Week has become a vital part of intersectional progress.

Firstly, it has created a time and a place to sustain the momentum after the events that took place in 2020. Race Equality Week allows organisations to both reflect and pursue action towards tackling race inequality.

Secondly, it has grown from Javed and I, to now 4 million people and 4500 companies across the UK, it proves that the topic of race equality can’t be ignored or handled in a tokenistic manner.

Thirdly, it provides guides and solutions to create inclusive work environments and these solutions have been shaped with the help of people in the community who have a lived experience of discrimination. We put the spotlight on organisations who care.”

 

  • The initiatives provided, give the opportunity for all to get involved on a practical level i.e., not just talking but physically doing activities that shift the dial. Also, good ideas for activities that support us in demonstrating commitment.

    REM Community Member

  • The resources enable colleagues to explore, reflect and refresh their behaviors, and how they think about being a more proactive ally.

    REM Community Member

  • Play the role of an equality detective and give all your people the tools to play that role.

    Helen Moulinos

    Chief Executive of POhWER

    • 92%

    Would recommend Race Equality Week to others looking to tackle race inequality.

    82%

    Said the 5-Day Challenge will help people commit to tackling race inequality.

    73%

    Said Race Equality Week helps unite employees around tackling race inequality.

    Race Equality Week enables your organisation to:

    Every:

    Every single person has the ability to take action. No matter your position in your organisation, no matter how much power or influence you have, when we all take action, change can happen

    Action:

    There is often too much talk, action is the driving force to change for good. Collaborate with colleagues or your internal race networks to understand what actions can be put in place to create or enhance an inclusive working environment. Could your organisation try one of REM’s free solutions.

    Counts:

    We all have the ability to take action. No action is too small to spark change.
    When you take action, you inspire your colleagues to do the same which helps others to learn and play a part in making a difference.

    Resources for Race Equality Week 2026.

    • The 5-Day Challenge 2026

      Find out more

    • Video:

      REW 2025 Highlights.

      Watch

    • Participation Pack:

      All you need to promote your involvement.

      Download

    • Virtual Events:

      Free insightful events.

      Register

    • Proud to Support

      Use our tool to create your social media badge and share #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs

      Access the Tool

    • Solution:

      The 5-Day Challenge 2023, 2024 & 2025

      Download

    Race Equality Week Wrap Up videos

    Race Equality Week 2026 Wrap Up (Approx 2 mins)

    Race Equality Week 2025 Wrap Up (Approx 4 mins)

    Race Equality Week 2024 Highlight Video (Approx 7 mins)

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