The council has funded a number of groups representing ethnic and faith minorities to act as a point of contact with the council.
The election also coincides with the Muslim month of Ramadan, raising questions about a further potential barrier for ethnic and faith minorities who are already under-registered.
But this lack of presence of ethnic and faith minorities is particularly problematic in the creative industries, where our job is to engage as effectively as possible with the audience, taking into account that it is constantly changing, drawing on our wide variety of experiences, perspectives and creative approaches.
It was ill-thought out to be sure – the phrase has sinister resonances, as the only societies that have "ministers for Jews" are those that think they have a Jewish problem, although it may have been part of a poorly phrased floating of a proposal for a minister for faith minorities – but it could indicate a genuine desire for a rapprochement.
"There is a lack of awareness among ethnic and faith minorities and working class people who feel like there isn't a vision of hope for the country," she says.
As mayor of London, Ken is obliged to represent all faith and minority communities in the capital.
Adding to the controversy, "The Gardener" -- which Makhmalbaf made in collaboration with his son, Maysam -- focuses on the Baha'i faith, a minority sect deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic.
Evidence indicates specific barriers for migrant, faith and minority ethnic groups when accessing healthcare.
Such ignorant attitudes crop up frequently within faith-based minority organisations and for anti-prejudice campaigners to turn a blind eye is not only patronising but stems the growth of genuinely progressive movements.
This is especially true for people who, like Elauf, identify with minority faith communities and maintain visible articles of faith.
