A RACIAL equality and a women's rights group have teamed up to address problems facing women in ethnic minorities.

Worcestershire Racial Equality Council, and Worcestershire Visible Women's Partnership will hold the Finding a Voice conference at Redditch Town Hall between 10am and 3pm on Friday, March 4.

The conference aims to inform women from ethnic minorities about issues which affect them and their families, and to confirm an action plan to ensure their social, political and economic needs in society are addressed.

Labour MP for Redditch, Jacqui Smith, will be one of the keynote speakers.

To book a place, contact 01527 582970.