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Equality Unit \ Good Relations
Good Relations
The Good Relations section is located
within the Council's Equality Unit and its purpose is to improve
relations between people in Newry and Mourne who may experience
division on the basis of different political, cultural, religious,
class or ethnic background.
Newry and Mourne District Council has
developed a Strategy and Action Plan for Good Relations which are
directed by the objectives set out in the Shared Future Document,
The Triennial Action Plan and the Racial Equality Strategy. Over
the forthcoming year the External Good Relations Officer and the
Internal Good Relation Officer will raise awareness of these objectives
in the community and to the staff in the Council. Everyone will
be encouraged to play a part in creating harmony in his or her community
or work place. The importance of valuing and accepting different
cultures towards creating a positive society will be highlighted
and groups will be supported to build on what they have already
achieved.
The Council’s Good Relations
Strategy and Good Relations Action Plan 2007/2008 both are available
to download.
Download the Strategy plan by clicking
here
Download the Action plan by clicking
here
For further
information, contact the following:
Ms Nicola Doran
Internal Good Relations Officer
Tel: 028 30313174 or email
nicola.doran@newryandmourne.gov.uk
Ms Sonya Burns
External Good Relations Officer
Tel: 028 30313074 or email sonya.burns@newryandmourne.gov.uk
A Shared Future Strategy
and Racial Equality Strategy
On 27 April 2006 Lord Rooker launched two new action plans aimed
at creating not only a shared future for all the people of Northern
Ireland but a future free from racial inequalities and hate crime.
Speaking at the launch of the first
'A Shared Future' action plan and the first Racial Equality Implementation
Action Plan, the Minister reinforced Government's full and total
commitment to the policy on 'A Shared Future':
The key elements in the Government’s
drive for a modern Northern Ireland economy are underpinned by
an inclusive, shared society. The plans aim to create social and
political stability in a shared and peaceful society. One, which
is capable of attracting increased inward investment and growing
a competitive economy that can take its place on the global stage.
Both plans focus firmly on the work
of Government Departments and their agencies within a clear legal
and statutory framework, underpinned by Section 75. All commitments
have been agreed by departments and signed off by their respective
ministers.
A Shared Future and the Triennial
Action Plan can be accessed on the website: www.asharedfutureni.gov.uk.
The Racial Equality Strategy for
Northern Ireland was published by written Ministerial Statement
on 19 July 2005. It sets out six strategic aims that Government
will pursue in eradicating racism and tackling racial inequalities.
The Racial Equality Strategy for
Northern Ireland and the First Annual Implementation Action Plan
can be accessed on the website. www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk
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