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Home Secretary Charles Clarke that he wanted to foster 'a sense of common belonging and shared identity' so that no person or community in the UK felt left behind.

The strategy will do this by educating young people, integrating new immigrants, facing down racism and extremism and encouraging an understanding of the UK's diversity strength.

"Enormous progress has been made in recent years, but while many members of black and minority ethnic communities are thriving, some may still find it harder to succeed in employment or gain access to healthcare, education or housing.

"This strategy sets out the Government's commitment to doing more to identify and respond to the specific needs of minorities in our society."

Measures include increased co-operation across Government to boost race equality by measuring progress against published targets, and a commitment to help young people from different backgrounds learn and socialise together.

A special 'Citizenship Day' will be also held later this year

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