The Conference of Common Rooms unequivocally condemn the Reform Society’s invitation to Nathan Cofnas.
In an institution such as Oxford where people of colour are historically under-represented, it is the responsibility of all of us to make Oxford inclusive and to speak up against racism.
Let there be no doubt. Black and Ethnic Minority students and staff are indivisible parts of our community at Oxford.
The Conference of Common Rooms unequivocally condemn the Reform Society’s invitation to Nathan Cofnas.
In an institution such as Oxford where people of colour are historically under-represented, it is the responsibility of all of us to make Oxford inclusive and to speak up against racism.
Let there be no doubt. Black and Ethnic Minority students and staff are indivisible parts of our community at Oxford.
The Conference of Common Rooms and Oxford Students’ Union affirms our joint commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.
We condemn any attempt to erode DEI, and any action which may endanger the well-being of Black and Ethnic Minority students and staff.
For both transparency and accountability, we urge Oriel College to publish its freedom of speech legal analysis and risk assessment of the Nathan Cofnas’ speaker event.
Support services available
You do not need to make a formal report, either to the collegiate University or the police, to access support. The organisations and support listed below can help you explore your options, understand your rights and access emotional or practical support, whether you wish to report an incident.
Reporting an incident
Within the collegiate University:
Outside of the University
- Stand Against Racism & Inequality offer free, confidential support to anyone who is targeted by hate for a protected characteristic, including race. They also offer welfare support.
- Victims First support in reporting hate crimes.
- Thames Valley Police offer online guidance on hate crimes, and how to report them.
- Rakkha provides support to Sikh and South Asian communities in reporting Hate Crimes.
- Tell MAMA support those who have experienced anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia, including reporting and accessing welfare support.
- CST support those who have experienced antisemitism, including reporting incidents.
Welfare support
Within the collegiate University:
- Support from your college welfare team.
- The central University's Student Welfare and Support Services offers students access to free counselling services, including identity-specific support, workshops and groups, and trained student peer support.
Outside of the University:
- Search for local services, like support groups, and filter results related to your experiences. Try using the ‘Ethnicity and Diversity Support’ tag on the Hub of Hope website.
- Find organisations and services that offer mental health support to the Black community on the Bayo website.
- Review resources and connect with community and support networks via Black Minds Matter UK.
- Access mental health support from SEEAC if you are from the Southeast and East Asian Community.
- 'Mind' have guidance on racism and mental health
- Friends, Families and Travellers support those from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.