Let's Deal With It: A Trans-Tasman Campaign Towards Racial Equity
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Following the Christchurch massacre of March 15, 2019, a wider social awakening has occurred, recognising the pressing need to forge unity amidst our diversity. We want to create a safe platform to establish an open dialogue between Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to help build a society free of prejudice, racism and hate-based crime.
“Let’s Deal with It: A Trans-Tasman Conference Towards Racial Equity” is a one-day conference focused on creating awareness on the democratic and political processes, promoting active citizenship, encouraging active citizenship within the context of multicultural dialogue and promoting the self-development of refugee and migrant communities.
This is a free conference that will bring together a range of communities of all ethnicities and colour, leaders (including MPs from New Zealand and Australia), thinkers and strategists who are well-versed in the issues that will be discussed. Speakers to be confirmed soon!
1. Trans-Tasman framework for a collaboration towards racial equity
2. Extremism and Radicalisation
3. The role of the media in promoting racial harmony
4. Migrant and refugee women’s role in promoting integration
5. Ethnic communities and human rights
Shakti Community Council has been at the forefront of advocacy against all forms of violence and oppression, especially within and against migrant and refugee communities. We believe that promoting change is a way of honouring Christchurch victims and looking after our wider community.
This conference wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of many organisations, community groups, businesses and people engaged in promoting positive change in our communities.
