PREJUDICE, oppression and fear are just a few of the aspects of racism being tackled by a new Racial Equality Council exhibition.

The Hyndburn and Rossendale branch of the council are presenting photographs and a video of the story of Anne Frank - who endured the Nazi regime, the Second World War and the Holocaust.

Designed to inform children about that period in history and illustrate the differences between people, the exhibition is also aimed at encouraging mutual respect and tolerance among youngsters.

Eddie Halpin, racial equality officer of social policy, said: "This exhibition will bring home the problems of racism not just then, but in the present day.

"The story of Anne Frank gives us the perfect opportunity to illustrate these things through the eyes of a young person."

The exhibition, provided by the Anne Frank Trust, will be opened on Monday at the Racial Equality Council's office in Bradshawgate House, Oak Street, Accrington.

The Mayor of Hyndburn, Councillor Mirza Yousaf, the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Revd Bishop Jarrett and MEP Michael Hindley will attend the opening.

Anyone interested in visiting the exhibition should contact the REC on 01254 395719.

Any schools, colleges and libraries can hire the exhibition by contacting Adele Domb, project administrator of the Anne Frank Educational Trust, on 0181 950 6476.

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