A special one-day conference, titled Celebrate diversity, defend multiculturalism, oppose Islamophobia and racism, has been organised for Saturday 15 October.
>> Go here to download the conference flyer
The conference is organised by UAF and One Society Many Cultures and supported by SERTUC – the TUC in London, the Southeast and Eastern region.
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Return to: National Convention, c/o Unite Against Fascism,
PO Box 68229
London SW1P 9WZ
It will take place at the TUC conference centre, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS. We will have more details of the conference soon.
Why we are backing the conference
Billy Hayes Communication Workers Union general secretary
Britain’s diversity offers many social, cultural and economic benefits. We must assert that we are one society with many cultures. This important event will be an opportunity to unite trade unions, faith and other communities to celebrate our multicultural heritage and oppose racism, Islamophobia and hatred.
Edie Friedman executive director, Jewish Council for Racial Equality
Britain has a proud tradition of being a haven for those fleeing persecution,
tyranny and fear. We must protect that right to refuge. This timely event will celebrate the positive contribution we all make to society.
Farooq Murad secretary general, Muslim Council of Britain
Sadly, Islamophobia is an undeniable reality in our society. It is culminating in Mosques being attacked, Muslims being vilified in the media, hatred and violence being encouraged. We are committed to fight this by working with people from all walks of life. We need to celebrate diversity and promote understanding to create a just and cohesive Britain.
Michael Rosen poet and playwright
The far-right think that they can rustle up enough bullies and thugs to threaten the peace and security of Muslims. We can’t rely on the government doing anything about this. In fact, we’ve come to expect the opposite: they either keep suspiciously silent, or even worse: deliver speeches full of aggressive and prejudiced talk towards Muslim people. We need trade unionists and activists to come together to keep our streets and lives free of this danger so I welcome this conference on October 15.
Professor Danny Dorling University of Sheffield
When governments run out of good arguments to explain why their policies are hurting people they look for scapegoats. Suggesting that multiculturalism is a problem is just one way of trying to hide the fact that the rich are getting richer whilst most peoples’ living standards are falling
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