APPENDIX 1
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HINDU FORUM OF BRITAIN
The Hindu Forum of Britain is the largest umbrella
body for British Hindus with over 240 formally affiliated member
organisations from different regions and cultural backgrounds
in Britain. At the core of the Forum's activities is a strong
belief in the richness and diversity of the Hindu culture, its
value system that encompasses respect for all beings and faiths,
and a cultural heritage that facilitates community cohesion and
coexistence.
HFB OBJECTIVES
— Facilitate consultation and communication
for identifying issues affecting British Hindus and coordinate
methods for finding solutions thereof.
— Aid integration of British Hindus
by supporting their social, cultural, educational, economic, democratic
and physiological needs.
— Build stronger links between British
Hindus and other faith communities in the UK in an attempt to
establish friendship and trust in keeping with the multi-cultural
multi-faith nature of British society.
— Work in partnership with various
government departments, service providers, non-governmental institutions
and the media to assist in the process of nation building, community
cohesion, community empowerment and capacity building.
— Represent the Hindu community, through
broad based membership and widespread consultation at different
platforms so that voice for the Hindu Community is heard and taken
note of.
HFB CONSULTATIONS
The Hindu Forum of Britain has conducted many
consultation exercises in the past and submitted formal responses
to Government departments and agencies. These include responses
to:
1. Response to the Department of Trade and
Industry on "Fairness for All", describing the establishment
of the single equality body, the Commission for Equality and Human
Rights
2. Response to the Home Office on "Strength
in Diversity", to formulate the Government's race equality
and community cohesion policy
3. Response to the QCA on the national Religious
Education Framework
4. Response to the Home Affairs Select Committee
on "Anti-terrorism and Community Relations".
5. Response to the Department of Trade and
Industry on the proposed amendments to the Employment Regulations
(2005)
6. Response to the Home Office consultation
on Ministers of Religion from Abroad, and many others
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