Introduction
This kit is an
action-orientated list of ways in which your
community or group can contribute towards the
World Conference Against Racism, Racial
Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related
Intolerance, which is to be held in Durban, South
Africa, from 31 August to 7 September, 2001.
The World
Conference offers Australians an opportunity to
discuss and explore issues of racism in Australia
and show our solidarity with the victims of
racism around the world – from Rwanda to
South Africa, from Fiji to Myanmar, from
Guatemala to Brazil and from the USA to Germany.
We urge you to
join with us in promoting the slogan for the
World Conference1
"United
to Combat Racism - Equality, Justice,
Dignity"
The aims
of this kit are:
- to highlight the impact of
racism on ordinary people, and to promote
understanding, tolerance and respect for
the rights of others, regardless of their
colour, race, nationality or ethnic
background, as a basic human right;
- to share ideas on how to
work with other groups and communities
around Australia and around the world;
- to suggest practical steps
your group or community can take to
support the World Conference;
- to call on governments at
all levels together with community groups,
to take active steps to support the World
Conference and its aims, both in
Australia and worldwide.
Contents
In this Kit you will find:
Information on racism and on the
World Conference;
Action Sheets for:
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