campaign report 2009 European-Wide Action Week Against Racism HUNGARY NORWAY ALBANIA LUXEMBOURG RUSSIA IRELAND BELARUS MALTA ITALY NORTHERN IRELAND SLOVAKIA MONTENEGRO FRANCE AZERBAIJAN PORTUGAL BULGARIA GREAT-BRITAIN LIECHTENSTEIN UKRAINE BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA BELGIUM MACEDONIA Look Deeper Value Diversity! KYRGYZSTAN DENMARK SERBIA United in the Fight for Tolerance and Equality! MONACO CZECHIA Europe’s history demonstrates how economic depres- diversity is not seen as an obstacle anymore; a future together this huge campaign, we learn from each other sion can tragically lead to increasing social exclusion without discrimination and exclusion, but with a main- and gain new energy, inspiration and motivation to go SWEDEN and persecution. Europe is concerned, that in time of stream culture based on intercultural respect, solidarity on with our everyday struggle against racism. We show crisis, migrants, minorities and other vulnerable groups and equal rights. With this goal, we stand UNITED in our that there is an enormous amount of people that believe NETHERLANDS become ‘scapegoats’ for populist politicians and the struggle to value diversity. in an open, multicultural society and we can generate media. Such ‘scapegoating’ has already led to increased European-wide publicity for our single actions in our dif- CROATIA hostility and incidents of violent hate crime against Activities in 48 Countries! ferent countries and the common vision that lies behind. minorities and migrants in some countries. As the The Action Week against Racism, 14-22 March 2009 Together we are united! United we are strong! ESTONIA economic crisis deepens, there is a great need for politi- was joined this year by numerous organisations, which TURKEY cians and other public figures to carefully consider their contribute actions like workshops, seminars, conferenc- Campaigning With UNITED statements to avoid inciting and inflaming ethnic, racial es, festivals, exhibitions, roundtables, discussions, street The European-wide Action Week against Racism has ICELAND and religious tensions. But we do not have to desper- actions and much more to inform the public about the grown into the broadest annual antiracist campaign, ate; there are also people all over Europe, who share a need to stand up against racism and to promote the di- involving thousands of people in the fight against racism. UZBEKISTAN common vision of Europe as a land of equal rights and versity of Europe. In Ireland a worldwide campaign was We, who work at the UNITED secretariat in Amsterdam, opportunities for everyone. People, who look deeper and organised, an online Campaign, where everybody from are often asked how such a huge campaign can be POLAND open their minds and those who have the courage to all over the world could sign up against racism. From coordinated by such a small office with only a few staff stand up and speak out against racism. To be successful 14th to 22nd March 2009, thousands of people all over members. The answer is quite simple: UNITED is not ARMENIA and effective in the fight for tolerance and equality, to Europe, from Lisbon to Samara, from Oslo to Belgrade, an office, it is the European network against national- make our message strong and to promote solidarity, we were united in their fight for a Europe without discrimi- ism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and GERMANY have to work united! nation, intolerance, racism and nationalism, promoting refugees. This means that the participating organisations diversity, mutual respect and understanding. carried out their own activities, but could benefit from a ROMANIA Diversity Adds Value Why This Campaign? strong network structure and the support of the UNITED LITHUANIA Value Diversity secretariat that coordinated the campaign: We prepared The 21st of March was declared the ‘International Day campaign material, distributed it all over Europe, we FINLAND Population in Europe is becoming more and more for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimin-ation’ actively motivated hundreds of NGOs via e-mails and diverse. International and external migration processes by the General Assembly of the United Nations as a phone-calls, we supported them by offering knowledge SLOVENIA are making it a place where people of many different reaction to the murder of 69 anti-apartheid demonstra- and helping in finding partners etc, and we produced a backgrounds share their existence. Nowadays diversity tors in Sharpeville, South-Africa, in 1960. UNITED ‘List of Activities’, which gives an overview on all events AUSTRIA seems to be considered worrisome rather than a poten- initiated the European-wide Action Week Against that took place during the Action Week. To get Europe- tial growth. “Diversity is beautiful” – that is true and much Racism around the 21st of March in 1992 to protest an-wide attention for the campaign and to help the single GEORGIA more than that it adds value to society, cohesion and against current forms of racism and discrimina-tion and network organisations to get their actions visible and development in any aspect. What we need to under- to promote diversity, intercultural dialogue and mutual known by a wide public, we sent out a media release to SPAIN stand id how to manage diversity and not to be afraid of understanding. Racism and discrimination are not a all the important European press agencies, newspapers it. The magic formula is to LOOK DEEPER and VALUE local issue, but have a European dimension, which is etc. and finally published this report. On behalf of the MOLDOVA DIVERSITY to recognise what is beyond the unknown why they have to be fought on all levels: local, national whole network, we would like to thank the participat- and find out that there is a lot to explore, to understand and European. The strength of the UNITED campaigns ing organisations for making this successful campaign CYPRUS and to learn from each other.. We believe in future is the amount and variety of organisations, people and possible and for their active engagement and support to as a time of communion, when all the people living in countries that participate in them and the creativity and create this report. GREECE Europe offer their uniqueness to each other as a gift and diversity of the activities that are organised. Creating SWITZERLAND page 2 Report: European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-22 March 2009

Bulgaria: Be Aware! Ireland: Youth in Action Awareness-First Step to Change Something. a plan of actions against racism, at school in Anti-Racism Policy in Schools. A survey Lack of information is a huge threat or human Sofia. on racism, interculturalism and resources for rights and it is important that the youth, our future minority ethnic students was commissioned by gets educated to the respect of diversity. On 21st the Teachers Union of Ireland Equality Council March 2009 the coordinator of the Bulgarian (TUI) and carried out by ‘Behaviour Attitudes’, Gender Education Research and Technologies an independent market research agency. The Foundation organised a discussion against survey showed, that one out of four teachers was racism for young people at Sofia University. The aware of racist incidents in schools in the past main aim of this activity ‘United in Diversity’ month. These incidents ranged from verbal abuse was raising awareness of the youth about and bullying to assaulting minority students. problems connected with racism and supplying Therefore, it needs to be ensured, that all schools them with more information on these issues. are follow an anti-racism policy. Students participated in the discussion, they Colourful Event. The Royal College of were very enthusiastic and active. Moreover Surgeons (RCSI) international night took place understanding the need of doing something on in Dublin in the evening of 12th March 2009. the issue of anti-discrimination and organising At this popular and colourful event, students in such activities more often, they had important traditional dresses performed entertaining acts ideas about follow up actions. For example they from all over the world. This event was held want to initiate a debate competition to create Students use UNITED material during discussion. in the College from 9th to 14th March 2009. This annual college event aims to celebrate and increase awareness of the cultural diversity within RCSI. Highlights of this year’s action Firhouse Community College Students prepared their own Action Belarus: Do Racist Serve Militia in Minsk? Day by doing handicrafts and present them later to the public. week were a photography exhibition and an Forbidden Action. The Minsk militia stopped the young people. Having talked with their international gourmet evening. an action dedicated to the 2009 ‘European Wide commanders on radio set, they asked to stop the Count Me In. Sport Against Racism Ireland Action Week Against Racism’.This was reported action and threatened participants with possible (SARI) launched an online campaign for by the website of the Belarusian Helsinki consequences. The organisers from BHC tried to young people called ‘Count Me In’ to promote Committee (BHC). Volunteers from the BHC hold the action some hours later. But militia-men and support the ‘European Wide Action-Week planned to release hundreds of coloured balloons near Nyamiha stopped them again. But despite 2009’. They used the universal language of into the sky near Nyamiha metro station in the of all these obstacles, Belarusian Helsinki sport: ‘Young people who believe in respect, city of Minsk. They should symbolise the right Committee acivists managed to distribute fair play, working as a team and not leaving of a person of any race for respect and a decent balloons and information bulletins to pupils of anyone out, were allowed to sign up to I say NO life. The chief of the Tsentralny district Militia the nearest schools. After the canceled action, to Racism…Count Me In‘. This Internet action Department in Belarus had been informed about human rights activists complained to the law brought together thousands of young people the action in a written form before. Therefore, enforcement bodies to the prosecutor’s office. from all over the world, which all wanted to sign riot militia-men had already been waiting for Up to now without a acceptable result. up against racism.

Greece: A Weekend Devoted to Anti-Racism and Peace Denmark: Building Bridges Same Needs, Same Rights. There are people statement was delivered by European Voluntary Anti-Islam statements against Muslim were listening to speeches and reports and joined who are afraid of diversity. When that fear turns Service volunteers from PRAXIS on Serres Radio communities and word expressions against debates. The intention of the ‘Building Bridges into aggression, it can be characterised as racism. station. They call for a clear ‘No’ to racism and all Islamic traditions and cultures are daily incidents Day’ was to focus on the problems of Danish To show that diversity is not scary, activists from forms of discrimination in Greece. in Denmark. The worst offender is the Danish society and to point out the reasons for successes LARISSA made the sign of peace with candles and extreme far right People’s Party Denmark, which and failures. sang songs while doing that. LARISSA spent the is the third largest party in the parliament and Promoting Dialogue between Jewish and weekend around 21st March 2009 to remind, that which has single-handedly turned one of the Muslim Community in Denmark. On 16th they are all people, with the same needs and the same most progressive countries into perhaps the most March 2009, the Jewish Community in Denmark rights. During this weekend, movies were presented Islamophobic nation in Europe. and the United Council of Muslims (MFR) and leaflets were distributed to the participants to announced a joint initiative to promote dialogue spread out a clear message for diversity. between the two sides as part of the campaign to Say No to Racism! ‘Black, white, yellow or even mark the International Day for the Elimination red – we are all equal! Racism deprives people from How to Bridge- or Widen a Gap. On 28th of Racial Discrimination. A poster with the their basic human rights, dignity and respect.’, this A hand made peace sign to show that diversity is not scary. March 2009 SOS mod Racisme in cooperation slogan ‘Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia – Not with Citizens for a Decent Denmark organised a in Our City’ were put up around the city and conference in Vollsmose. Vollsmose is a suburb representatives of both sides met each other with of Odense, made up by large concrete blocks. anti-racism and religious experts to enhance their Armenia: Everybody is Equal - No to Discrimination The area has in the 90’s been known throughout collaboration, promote mutual understanding and Denmark because of the high crime rate. 65% of combat prejudices. The goals were limited to Religious Tolerance in Vanadzor. ‘The issue of the population are migrants or born by migrants. promoting discussions and increasing awareness. freedom of conscience still remains a problem and Participants from almost all parts of Denmark In doing so, benefits of both sides are obvious. it is the first indicator for the human rights situation’ – mentioned Arthur Sakunts, the coordinator of Helsinki Citizen’s Assembly-Vanadzor (HCA), during the discussion on ‘Religious Tolerance in Switzerland: Integration on Political and Local Level Vanadzor’ on 21st March 2009. Representatives of religious and non-governmental organisations The Swiss People’s Party (Schweizerische In the Skin of the Others. The Forum Tous Diff- participated in the discussion; its aim was to Volkspartei SVP), a strong right-wing party handed rents – Tous gaux organised its 14th edition to discuss the public attitude towards religious in an initiative that wants to ban the construction of celebrate the Anti Racism Week ‘In the Skin of organisations and Armenian draft law on ‘Freedom minarets and they clearly debate using racist and the Others’. The title talks about the effort of the of Conscience and Religious Organisations’. The islamophobic statements. There will be a vote on migrants to integrate in a different culture. law was compiled in order to solve the current this issue in autumn and unfortunately Switzerland One of the included events was a photo exhibition problems in the religious field, but in fact, it is has very little legal protection against discrimination by David Perriard called ‘Étagères’ which means a problem itself and it is discriminative towards Drawing a message against racism. and racism, National Coalition Building Institute ‘Shelves’ and in French language it is close to the non-apostolic religious organisations and the (NCBI) is expecting a dirty campaign. word ‘Étrangers’ translated ‘Foreigners’. 12 pictures author of the law wanted to underline only the One of these events, called ‘No to Racism’ Eye Opener. NCBI also participated in the of shelves with food from migrant shops were importance of the Armenian Apostolic Church. was organised in Armavir town for the pupils ‘European-Wide Action Week Against Racism exhibited. The diverse products on the shelves show The participants discussed the provisions of of the Dalarik community school. The event 2009’. 24 people from multiple and very diverse how these shops make a contribution to the cultural the draft law, which are anti-constitutional and was organised with the direct involvement of backgrounds, took part in a three day training. It enrichment of Neuchâtel. The exhibition finished which restrict freedom of conscience. ‘It is likely pupils, members of theatre and photo clubs, also focussed on training skills that enable us to reduce with a multicultural party with children workshops that discriminative approach can start towards members of other NGOs were present. First the prejudices and react constructively in situations and intercultural music. freedom of conscience based on one’s religion topic of racism, its period of origin, the governing where people utter the prejudiced views about other or beliefs and this phenomenon is our problem’, system, the causes and the development process people or groups. In a very personal atmosphere - was mentioned during the meeting. They spoke and its current state was introduced to the pupils. the participants easily got to know each other and about many religious terms. The conclusion of Followed by the types of struggle against violent shared their experiences – which led everybody to this discussion was, that the draft law should be phenomena of racism and ended in a discussion. a place were human encounters and the willingness discussed publicly before its adoption, and so far it Children drew their ideas over the struggle to learn from each other prevailed. The three-day hasn’t been done. They suggested making a serious against racism, by painting a multi-colour ‘Train the Trainers’ class opened eyes, enabled expert analysis and applying to the President, picture or composed a joint slogan. To imagine a better understanding of the ways oppression Prime minister and the National Assembly of the phenomenon brighter, the film ‘White Roses and its internalization shape these worlds – and Armenia hoping that in this case the initiation of for my Black Sister’ was shown. The pupils what it needs to take a firm stand against it. adopting the law on ‘Freedom of Conscience and distinctively introduced this matter and it followed religious Organisations’ will be stopped. up in a discussion. As a conclusion and also as Youth Against Racism. From 20th to 27th March an indication of the diversity, the participants 2009 the Youth NGO Federation of Youth Clubs painted their faces with different colours, and of Armenia organised a campaign, entitled ‘No walked through the schoolyard to show their call Differences’. It means, that it is not important against racism to the other pupils. Also students what kind of skin- or hair colour a person from Yerevan State University, Armenian State has - because there is no difference between Pedagogical University and State Engineering people: everybody is equal and we all have to University of Armenia have been informed about struggle against this kind of discrimination. racism at seminars at their universities. NCBI skills training to enable us to reduce prejudices. 'In the Skin of the Others' - 14th Anti Racism Week in Neuchâtel. Report: European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-22 March 2009 page 3

Belgium: Clash of Civilisation Anti Discriminatory Policy to reach Equality Huntington. Huntington’s theory proposes that prosecution of Jews between 1940-1945. It was light and were able to share their experiences with and Fraternity? In Belgium, the Federal Action people's cultural and religious identities will be the first time for Gent to experience such an action the citizens of Gent. Facilitating intercultural Plan to combat racism, antisemitism, xenophobia the primary source of conflict in the Post-Cold week and the great success of it seeks for repetition dialogue enhanced the respect towards each other and related violence was adopted in 2004 and its War world. During the festival several films were in the next year. The basic concept were the action and it was made possible to build bridges between implementation is in progress. The last report of screened in order to discuss about the possibilities week was based on had the clear aim to shape the the diverse groups. Key factor in these activities the European Commission against Racism states of finding another way of how civilizations can point of view that people in Gent have towards was that as many different minority and majority that several steps have been taken to improve the interact without clash. One of these movies was ethnic-cultural minorities, but also the other groups as possible participate in the preparation content and the implementation of legislation to ‘300’, directed by Zack Snyder, which talks about way around and inside the diverse communities: and implementation of the diverse actions. Hereby combat racial discrimination and racism. However, the Thermopiles battle. And this movie is also a minorities’ point of view of the citizens of Gent, as individual strength and weaknesses needs to be cases of racial discrimination, particularly against metaphor of the clash of civilisations and it has well as among the ethnic minority communities. taken into account. non-citizens, persons of immigrant background, opened an interesting debate. The concept worked out in its innovative nature Muslims and Travellers, still occur in fields such Outside - Inside - Side by Side. The Week by first, looking at common aspects of people who as access to employment, education and housing. Against Racism in Gent: Value Diversity - Waarder seem very different at the first sight and second, Actions across Belgium. In Belgium Mouvement Diversiteit! 15 different organisation from Gent by looking at the ‘differences’ of people who seem Contre le Racisme, l’Antisemitisme et la joined forces under the slogan of the European very similar. During the action week ‘newcomers’ Xenophobie (MRAX) and its partner organised Action Week Against Racism: Value Diversity! and people without papers got the chance to the fourth edition of the ‘Action Week Against Throughout the Action Week more than 20 different present themselves (and their culture) in a different Racism’. The week took place from 19th to 29th actions took place: exhibitions, movie screenings, March 2009 and included many diverse activities personal testimonies, workshops, manifestations, such as theatre, cinema, debates and exhibitions intercultural parties, stand up comedy etc. All across Belgium. In this context ‘The Clash activities focused on different aspects of diversity of Civilizations Festival’ tried to analyse the e.g. the Roma community, people without theory of ‘The Clash of Civilizations’ by Samuel papers, the role of the Belgium authorities in the

15 organisations from Gent joined forces under one slogan..

Cyprus: Joined Hands Italy: Value Diversity on Different Levels Right-Wing Parties Want to Merge. Since its ‘It is not enough to define your self as an antiracist. election, the Berlusconi government has adopted We need that people to take a clear stand and a series of legal policy measures that explicitly positive commitment’, said the general secretary discriminate against migrants, clearly violating of CGIL Guglielmo Epifani. international and domestic law. Informational Campaign. The National Office Against Racial Discrimination organised several events during the ‘Action Week Against Racism’. UNITED campaign poster - VALUE DIVERSITY Events like photo exhibitions and conferences in Roma, Palermo and Pescara took place as well as Working Women in Cyprus in the Fight a marathon to run through Roma’s streets wearing Against Discrimination and Racism. KISA - the t-shirts with anti-racist messages. Apart from this, Action for Equality, Support, Anti-Racism Group there were information desks placed in the streets and the left trade union Pancyprian Federation of several cities in order to distribute informational of Labour (PEO) joined hands to honour migrant material against racism and discrimination. women in Cyprus and the socioeconomic Skin Has a lot of Colours, Smile Has only One. contribution they make to the island, in an event Under the title ‘Same Blood Same Rights’ the CGIL Campaign: Skin has a lot of Colours, Smile has only one. called ‘Working Women in Cyprus in the Fight Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) Against Discrimination and Racism’ in Nicosia organised a campaign against xenophobia and The support to the campaign was shown by filling on 15th March 2009. The multicultural program racism with manifestations, exhibitions, meetings out a card where individuals and organisations included poetry and dances from migrant women and conferences on national and local level. The could declare their active support against from various countries and was followed by a idea behind the campaign was to show that all institutional and social racism, under the slogan reception. Sotiris Fellas, from Deputy General humans are fundamentally the same. To do so the ‘Count me In!’ Secretary of PEO gave a speech at the event, campaign used four symbols: blood, tears, sweat along with a member of KISA steering committee. and smile. The posters show two equal images The audience also had an opportunity to listen to a with these symbols and the message of equal speech of a migrant woman, who lives in Cyprus. treatment for everybody, regardless of where the person comes from. Furthermore the organisers L-INCONTRO newspaper reports about the UNITED Action asked those who want to join the campaign to Week, which took place in many countries all over Europe. devote themselves to their message. Positive alternative against the far right presence in the media.

Lithuania: Tolerance Actions Against Racism and Discrimination Need to Work Together. The alarming growth of racism and modern forms of discrimination, The activities started with a documentary movie everybody was invited to visit the ‘Living Library’ of racial motivated attacks in Lithuania is a clear was organised. HRMI together with the Centre for made by the project ‘Equal’ and the association and to participate to an eyeglass-making workshop. sign, that there is a need to work together to Equality Advancement prepared and distributed ‘In Corpore’. The documentary is called ‘Alien ‘Through the Eyeglasses of Tolerance, you can See oppose racism, forms of intolerance and all forms methodological material among participating Among Homeys’ (Svetimas Tarp Savu) and the Causes of Discrimination’ was the title of this of discrimination. Human Rights Monitoring schools. During the action week, discussions on the describes the situation of refugees in Lithuania. It special workshop, which aimed to look deeper to Institute (HRMI) invited to participate actively in topic of racism in Lithuania and about the situation shows problems migrants face when they start with the inherent of each human being, despite his or her their events for the annual ‘Action Week Against of Roma people were held as well. integration in a new socio-cultural environment. skin colour, ethnical origin, religion, disabilities, Racism’ and to contribute to the decrease of Eyeglasses of Tolerance. Numerous tolerance After the movie, the coordinator of the Centre sexual orientation... While wearing the eyeglasses exclusion and discrimination in Lithuania. A special actions were organised by Kaunas County Public of Ethnic Studies continued with a lecture about with different shape, size and colour, participants school action, where pupils discussed the genesis Health Education Centre and partner organisators. ethnical intolerance in Lithuania. Afterwards showed their own diversity to each other.

Eyeglasses of tolerance keep the eyes open. Newspapaer article about street action in Kaunas. Learning from the "Other" - Living Library makes it possible. page 4 Report: European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-22 March 2009

Czechia: Germany: Activities All over the Country Lack of Equal Education? Nationwide more than 700 activities in almost her book ‘Deutschland Schwarz Weiß’ (‘Germany have different cultural and social backgrounds. 250 cities were marked in the calendar of activities Black White’) as well as the action day from One the on hand there is Ben, who grew up in a In November 2007 the European Court of Justice of the annual ‘Action Week Against Racism’ DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS under the middleclass German family and on the other hand decided, that putting Roma children in schools for coordinated by Interkultureller Rat in cooperation motto ’Say NO to Racism’ in their stadium also there is Anna, resettler girl, which is living together mental handicapped people is unconstitutional. with Gesicht Zeigen!. counted as diverse. Accompanying the action with her parents and 3 brothers and sisters in total But a survey published by the European Roma ‘This year’s campaign for solidarity for disputants week, the campaign ‘Rassismus fängt im Kopf different living circumstances than Ben. She is Rights Centre shows, that many Roma children and victims of racism was the most substantial an!’ (‘Racism starts in the Head!’) was developed. living in a poor neighborhood has to struggle a are still attending special schools with reduced and the most variegated one in its history’, said This campaign should reveal that racism is not a lot with the language, which makes her live even curricula. This indicates, that the equality of the project coordinator from Interkultureller Rat. natural fact, but a product of our thinking. Beside more difficult. Ben notices all this differences, educational opportunity is not given. Primarily sport clubs, trade unions, companies, postcards and posters, a television spot was but he still likes her more than all the other girls. religious communities, citizen action committees, produced. The spot was shown during the action The novel is well known for its explanation of schools and adult education centres made a great week four times a day on German music channels the distinguish way of children handling with this contribution to the success of the action week. like MTV and VIVA. kind of migration problems. They often do not see With big effort and creativity they filled the Show your Face Against Racism. On 19th March just black and white, they see the person; do not actions with life and gave the obligation against 2009 the Grne Jugend Tbingen organised a care where they come from. xenophobia and racism a huge significance. photo action in the centre of Tübingen. During For example the calls such as the German football informing passersby on informational stands association against racism and discrimination about racism, they asked them to ‘Show their inside and outside the football stadiums, the faces against racism’. For that, the activists lecture from Noah Sow, where she talked about made pictures of the participants, while they were holding posters with statements like ‘We are all foreigners – almost everywhere!’, ‘More Education for Fascists!’ or ‘Colored instead of Brown’. Afterwards the pictures were published on the Internet to spread a clear message against intolerance and literally show faces against racism! This action makes us of simple, cheap and very popular tools to give the topic ‘anti-racism’ a personal character. The pictures show, that there are real people behind the anti-racist slogans and that the general public is not ignorant against this topic, but also prepared to even let their faces be pictured to take a stand against racist statements in society – you only have to ask them! Anti-discrimination Week in Bielefeld, sport campaign against Ben Loves Anna. Actors from Berlin took the racism. story of the novel ‘Ben loves Anna’ to contribute to the ‘Nation-wide Action Week Against Racism’ in Germany. On 15th March 2009 they performed this story at ‘Atze Musiktheater’ in Berlin. The novel tells about two 9 year old children, who

Romania: Challenge of Integration Equality of Diversity. Europe Direct Pardubice Approximately 20 minorities live in Romania. everyday life and it is important to know how from Europe and Asia had the aim to create a (EDP) joined the European-wide campaign against The country adopted a multiculturalism model in to manage it through youth actions, the presence connection between different cultures in order to racism by organising a varied action week. The a way of accepting the national minorities with of negative attitudes concerning racism could be analyse discrimination acts. program was opened at the local university with all their characteristics. In addition, Romania was changed. Also a movie marathon, where movies on anti- an indoor football tournament against racism with one of the first countries, which re-signed the Sharing Information. Generatie Tanara worked racism topics were shown to the visitors, was players from the Roma community, Erasmus students Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for in a good cooperation with the Grup Scolar organised. On the 21st March 2009, the main and local university students. The latter made the the Protection of National Minorities. Romulus Paraschivoiu School. Together they day of this week, a drawing contest took place best of their ‘home advantage’ and finally won the Concerning the foreign citizens, a major developed various programs for children in risk in Iasi. During this event young artists could golden cup. The second day started with a dance problem is the missing knowledge of Romanian situations and projects to share awareness raising express their image of racism through freely performance by Roma girls followed by activities language and this can affect their integration information. Information material, discussions drawing pictures. focused on expats living in Czechia. This included process. Therefore, the Romanian government and round tables involved pupils in a good way movies about living and working conditions and in partnership with NGOs is trying to facilitate and made them inquisitive curious and interested a discussion on the difficult job situation in times the integration of the minority groups by public in these themes. of economic crisis. Human rights were also in the campaigns on changing the attitude of Romanian Do not Tolerate Intolerance! Under the title spotlight of an information campaign for the public, people and different programs based on learning ‘Stop Racism, Do not Tolerate Intolerance!’ the organised by different partner organisations. Other the Romanian language. Connected to this the third edition of the ‘International Week Against highlights were workshops in which students had education system is based on tolerance and Racism’ took place in Romania. In the framework the chance to meet and get to know people from acceptance. This is a good step in direction of of this The League for Education, Culture and minority groups; the last day was dedicated to diversity acceptance. Sport (LECUPO) organised several events children of different nationalities who could attend Accepting Diversity. With the title ‘Diversity between 19th and 23rd March 2009. ‘Picnic in the integration courses, a presentation of a Mongolian Exists, Learn How to Accept it’, ARCA – the Battle Field’ a theatre play, which was performed myth and other playful activities. Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants by actors of the Student Ludic Theatre took place. organised on 16th and 17th March 2009 It was followed by a poetry night where young distribution of information in middle-schools, artists got a chance to recite poems on the topic high-schools and universities concerning anti- of anti-racism. On a high school debate more than discrimination, diversity, tolerance and refugee 70 students and their teachers participated. The rights. Besides, the ARCA team talked with the themes were racism, tolerance and the equality pupils and students about the migrant and refugee of human rights. Racism versus anti-racism, this situation in Romania. Diversity is a part of our debate with the participation of Erasmus students Drawing contest: express your image of racism..

Russia: Rising Violence With an alarming regularity, racist motivated and Modern Racism. ‘Faces of Modern Racism’, violent assaults in Russia are raising up. Mainly this was the title for a school project with in larger cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg or tolerance lessons, discussions and distribution of Voronez the violence towards foreigners, but also posters and anti-fascist newspapers in the region towards people, who devote themselves to human Karelia. It was organised by the Youth Human rights and against right-wing violence, takes Rights Group from 14th to 22nd March 2009. place. According to a study of Sova Institute, the Create a Solid Community. A big international Award ceremony of the football tournament against racism. number of such assaults, where people lost their festival against xenophobia and racism took lives quadrupled since 2003. place in St. Petersburg’s biggest alternative Youth for Tolerance. The Centre for Interethnic movie theatre. Called ‘Open Your Eyes’ and Cooperation organised an activity with around organised by Social Democratic Union of Youth 40 participants from Novosibirsk, Irkutsk and in cooperation with partner organisations from Media as a helpful tool to reach attraction. Yekaterinburg. Under the title ‘Youth for Tolerance’ all over Russia. During 25th and 29th March topics like anti-discrimination and tolerance were 2009 well-known human rights activists, discussed on the 21st March 2009. journalists, film directors, representatives of the Concentration Camp Horror. A conference city authorities and NGO activists came together organised by Jewish Organisation of Fascist to discuss xenophobia in Russia and Europe. The Concentration Camps Prisoners was held in aim of this festival was to attract the attention Moscow dedicated to the commemoration of of the public to the problems of xenophobia the existence of fascist concentration camp and contribute to strengthening tolerance in the Concert against racism prepared and organised by Studenti Proti ‘Dead Noose’. An ex-prisoner and survivor of society. Discussions and expositions connected Rasismu in Czechia this camp was invited to a radio program, where to racial and ethnic intolerance and through he talked about the horror of the concentration documentary movies dedicated to the problems camp and about the xenophobic attitudes in of racism and xenophobia opened the eyes of School project from Samara International Society for Cultural modern Russia. the participants. Studies in Samara. Report: European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-22 March 2009 page 5

Ukraine: Police Joined Poland: Rising of Racial and Violent Attacks Action Week More Than 2500 Crime Actions. In Poland the campaign, several compilation CDs have been issue of hate crimes is still rarely debated in public. released by Never Again in cooperation with Last year the Ukrainian police made a progress The voices of the targeted groups, as reported by the independent music labels, featuring well-known by establishing a Human Rights Monitoring Never Again Association (Nigdy Wiecej), remain Polish and foreign rock bands. More than 100 Department (HRMD) into the national Ministry weak, and are almost never heard by politicians. concerts were held under the banner of Music of Interior. In 2009 this new and very progressive There are no up-to-date official statistics on hate against Racism all over Poland and many of the department made all Ukrainian police join part to crimes available for Poland. The most important organizers and of the musicians are members of the ‘Action Week Against Racism’. It was the first source which can fill the information gap to some Never Again’s network. time that Ukrainian law-enforcement personnel extent are publications and surveys of NGOs. On Anti-Discrimination deserves a Hug! A street took part in such action in the national scale. With the 22nd March 2009 the 'Brown Book' written action organised by One World Association Poland this aim a special order was prepared by HRMD by Marcin Kornak was published. It has been a was the start of acting against discrimination and signed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs result of several years working on the monitoring and racism connected to the action week. (MIA). The order No. 229 from 27th February of racist and xenophobic incidents and crimes The mission was to deserve a hug for anti- 2009 approved an action plan, which foresees committed by neo-fascists and neo-nazis. The discrimination and to promote peace and educational and informative events against racism monitoring includes descriptions of more than understanding among people. It was followed by among Ukrainian police, joint events with human 2500 crime-actions, above 50 of them concern a documentary movie projections and a theatre rights and international organisations, spread of killings. The 'Brown Book' was supposed to performance. The theatre performance presented information in mass media about the problem break the silence around this big social problem. by Polish and Spanish actors, dealt with issues and ways of combating racism and xenophobia The information is published regularly in the of immigrants from Africa, who come to Spain in Ukrainian society and abroad, organised by antifascist magazine Never Again as well as on through Gibraltar. I am Racist - Let's fight against this attitude! the Ministry. Round tables and meetings with the association's website. Many of the offences students at police academies, lectures in schools, documented by Never Again are not reported to the press conference about joint actions of Ministry police. Their publications serve not only general and human rights organisations against hate educational purposes, they have also provided the crimes. During the action week in every of the basis for important investigative reporting that 27 regional headquarters of Ukraine, the Ministry has prompted coverage of the issue of hate crimes organised meetings, lectures, trainings with in mainstream Polish media. the issues ‘Racism-global problem of modern worlds’, ‘Counteraction to racism – one of the main tasks of MIA’, ‘Hate language, its risks and dangers’ were organised and conducted among Ukrainian policemen. During some events, documentary movies were shown to Poland’s Solid Campaign Against Racism. the participants. Educational establishments of A ‘Unite against racism’ conference in Warsaw Ministry organised thematic student conferences. provided an ideal opportunity to learn how UEFA In the framework of this, local police together EURO 2012 co-host Poland is contributing solidly with Assistants Minister on human rights issues to the fight against racism and discrimination in arranged meetings with intercultural students. The football. The organisation Never Again Poland police gave detailed information about Ukraine monitors and documents incidents of racism in legislation against racism and how to act in case of stadiums and has trained stewards and match racism. The academy of management of Ministry of observers to help reduce such incidents. A speaker Interior of Ukraine elaborated a training program from Never Again Poland said: ‘Racism is a ‘Psychological aspects of xenophobia prevention’ reflection of society and was not created in the stadium’. Football has a positive force in society and we have to live up the challenges of the past and as well as of the future. Two ‘Music Against Racism’ concerts with different kinds of music, from folk rock to reggae and ska, took place in Poznan on 14th March 2009 and in Ostroda on 20th March 2009. The success of the concert in Ostroda was made possible by the fact that only few days earlier in the same club, the 21 Music Club, at the same time a Neo-Nazi was planned. Fortunately member of Never Again Association were able to block that event and organise their anti-racist concert. The idea of the Music against Racism campaign from Never Again was inspired by the British Rock against Racism movement initiated in the late 1970s. As part of the Polish Article about neo-nazism and racism in polish newspaper.

Austria: Loud Against Right-Wing Spain: Racism, from the Desks to the Streets Nowadays, right-wing extremists and Neo- implementing hate crime legislation. The guide While Europe is celebrating the ‘Action Week Multicultural School Actions. Another way Nazis try to format themselves in a new way. In has already been used by ODIHR as the basis Against Racism’, the government delegation in to fight against racism are school projects. The connection to this, Austrian journalist, author for legislative reviews and trainings. It has been Madrid sent instructions to the national police to Association Columbares has organised several and well-known expert on right-wing extremism translated into several languages, including arrest 35 migrants for week in every neighborhood. workshops for students, where they could learn Wolfgang Purtscheller, said that it will be more French, Russian and German. ‘Our objective: 35 illegal migrants. If you do not how to make African hair plaits, dance hip hop, and more necessary to create a law, which forbids find them, search outside your district’. In the paint colorful and multicultural t-shirts in a the neo fascist organisations. Among others he Spanish capital the ‘hunting’ of undocumented Murcia high school as well as something about urged the need to forbid the right-wing extremist migrants is going on everywhere: among people Moroccan culture. NVP (National People's Party) which create on in the charity canteens, on streets, bars, shops their demonstrations regularly a platform for neo- and public transports, even near some African nazis. Another topic was the far-right and quite Embassies. successful political party FPÖ (Freedom Party We Are all Neighbours. The Pan-African Austria) and its youth ring (RFJ) that try to establish Federation of Black Communities reports this right-wing extremist ideas and ideologies not only ‘Migrants Hunting’ as institutional racism. Among within the Austrian parliament, but also are the several actions, this NGO organised conferences source of the arising nationalism and xenophobic to raise awareness about this worrying situation. attitude in the general Austrian society. Luckily also civil society is reacting towards Around 300 youngsters met on 21st March this unfair situation: the whole neighborhood of 2009 at the 'Grazer Volkshaus' to participate in Lavapies, a very multicultural area in the centre of an antifascist congress and a concert with the ZARA Report: Racism Conflicts among Neighbours Rising. Madrid, was involved in an anti-racist campaign name 'Laut gegen Rechts!' ('Loud against Right- called ‘We are all Neighbours’. Wing!'). Both events were also the beginning Anti-Racism Report 2008. The anti-racism Racism at the Stadiums. But racism exists of the Katholische Jugend sterreich (KJÖ) initiative ZARA presented their annual racism not only on the streets. The Internet is the main campaign 'Aktiv gegen Rechts!' ('Active Against report. One of the main conclusions ZARA made channel to spread hate speech. Movimiento Right-Wing!') In the framework of this campaign, is, that racism based conflicts among neighbours contra la Intolerancia reported several calls to ten thousands of flyers, brochures, stickers and is rising. ‘The concepts of enemies in the last racism and xenophobia during the football match CD's were spread the Austrian youth. There were decades from politic and the media fomented are between Spain and Turkey, which took place in also numerous informational events, concerts, now also active in the last areas where you could Madrid at the end of March. In order to prevent demonstrations, intercultural football tournaments expect. – Active in the neighbourhoods’ noticed the this kind of actions that link sport and racism, and anti-racist actions all over Austria. leader of ZARA helpdesk during the presentation. several NGO’s like Colectivo de Prevencin e Combat Hate Crimes. On 19th March 2009 ‘Foreigners out!’ are nowadays-daily racist abuses. Insercin Social Andalucia (CEPA) or Asociacin Office for Democratic Institutions and Human There is a Viennese regional mentoring, which Pro Derechos Humanos de Andaluca (APDHA) Rights (ODIHR) based in Poland launched a new is supposed to solve neighbourhood-conflicts, organised multicultural football tournament with tool the practical guide ‘Hate Crime Laws’ to but unfortunately it is not working well enough. young people in the south of Spain. help states to combat hate crimes. It is the first So what ZARA suggested to the City of Vienna is publication, which is providing practical and easily that they should expand conflict resolution offers. accessible advice for lawmakers, civil society and One possibility would be an obligatory arbitration law enforcement staff involved in developing or process. The fight against racism is still a long term issue. page 6 Report: European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-22 March 2009

Netherlands: Acquittal of Right-Wing Populist Hungary: Migration and Minority Conflicts With the justification, that it is not allowed to In Hungary the dominating principal issue of being migrant: to uproot yourself and your family, affront believer, but that it is not unlawful to racism is the discrimination against Roma, to leave your homeland, to move to an entirely affront religions, the right-wing populist Geert migrants and other vulnerable groups based different culture. That is the purpose of this Wilders was released from accusations in the on their religious affiliation, sex, color, age first-person testimony, to address the difficulties beginning of the year. Geert Wilders is a right- and disabilities. Both Roma and migrants face associated with being an immigrant and to look wing populist, who has been polarising the society problems in accessing social and health services, for new happiness. So that when people look at in the Netherlands already for years. In the end good education, employment and adequate 'the immigration issue,' they will realize it is a of January he was accused, because of operating living conditions. During the Action Week 2009 human issue. against democracy. With controversial expressions Foundation of Subjective Values (FSV) offered towards Islam, migration and integration, he special trainings on the topic of education and instigated discrimination and hate. workshops on ‘How to handle daily Discrimination and Racism Problems’. FSV tried to show that Malalai Joya at Awardshow receiving the diversity award. these facts related to racism are not just numbers. Reports show, that it is hardly possible to know Participants from the age of 16 to 25 years from how it feels to be part of a minority, if you are not international schools and universities discussed directly involved. For that reason FSV gave more topics like diversity, human rights and youth true-to-life images of people. Real people, who leadership. They got the chance to participate in experienced discrimination, who are introducing a debate with Edit Rauh, ’Deputy State Secretary immigrant issues, are one of the mediums are of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour among those, they used. It is essential that people Hungary’, Reverend Jesse Jackson, founder of get informed about the ‘human face’ of the the Rainbow–PUSH Coalition and pioneer in the migrants: they are not numbers on a report, but American Civil Rights struggle, Malalai Joya, the individuals with a background, life and hopes. first woman in Afghan parliament and Quintis It is important to know what are the struggles of Ristie, a Dutch radio and television reporter with the minorities, about their cultural adaptation and a Surinam cultural background. assimilation. Participants of the workshop were asked to imagine the difficulties associated with Anti-Racism Poster 2009 from Anrirazzista Hunagry.

Great-Britain: Kick Racism out of the Society

Flyer of the Day Against Racism in Amsterdam. The film is suitable for schools, community and youth organisations and provides an opportunity Racism: Opinion or Crime? On 22nd March to have an open and honest discussion on racism. 2009 Nederland Bekent Kleur (NBK) organised The accompanying education pack provides a its annual ‘Dag Tegen Racisme’ (Day Against variety of activities to use the film, including Racism) in the club Melkweg, in Amsterdam, discussion points and thought provoking articles. with debates, speeches and movies. Participants Followed up, the aim will be to have this film discussed with experts the question if racism is an in every school in Scotland and utilise the team opinion or a crime and debate about the possible of former professional footballers to deliver anti- boycott of Holland of the UN-conference, which racist workshops. The workshops can be used as took place in Geneva a month after the NBK a catalyst to talk sensitively and effectively about action day. Show Racism the Red Card. racism. Show Racism the Red Card coaches spoke Youth Symposium and Awardshow. During about their experiences of delivering anti-racist the 26th and 28th March 2009, a ‘Mini Youth Show Racism the Red Card launched its new workshops in schools on behalf of the campaign. Symposium’ took place in this year’s European educational film, tackling racism at Hampden Keep the Idea of Diversity! With several Youth capital Rotterdam. The event was Park in Glasgow. The fast moving and engaging activities Somerset Racial Equality Council organised by the Eenheid is Kracht, together with 20 minutes film features interviews with many (SREC) contributed to the fight against racism the Unity is Strength Foundation and ended with Jesse Jackson while speaking to participants of Mini Youth top footballers. Billy Singh, Scottish Campaign in rural locations. Especially addressing rural the annual ‘International Diversity Awardshow’. Symposium. Manager of Show Racism the Red Card said, ‘Our areas where live small black minority ethnic campaign relies heavily on the role model status population, whose youngsters are excluded of footballers to spread the anti-racist message. and isolated from society. During the action Luxembourg: Once again many of Scotland’s top footballers week, SREC worked with pupils to promote have supported us by taking part in this film. But racial equality and cultural understanding. They Boats Against Discriminative Asylum Policy just as important as the footballers are the views distributed poster and information material of young people who have experienced racism packs and tried to make the idea of diversity On 22nd March 2009 the Union Nationale des politics are partly racist’ a member of UNEL said. and their thoughts on how we can combat it.’ more common. Etudiant(e)s du Luxembourg (UNEL) marked a On an information desk passers by could get sign against racism. They built 1100 paper boats background information about the action and could create more paper boats. The action day finished with a speech from Jean Krier, the UNITED delegate from UNEL.

Boats against European asylum and trade policy. referring to the destiny of 11000 refugees, which died in the last fifteen years between the North African and European Mediterranean coasts. Information market organised by PositivActionHousing, attracts attention of a divers public to exchange good practices. Symbolical, UNEL members filled a central square, in Luxembourg City, right in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with this paper boats. ‘With this visual action we wanted to point out against 1100 paper boats against racism. Georgia: the discriminative Asylum and Trade Policy of the EU and to show that the European migration More Than 20 Ethnic Minority Communities

Dialogue Needed. The difficult political situation, meeting with participation of women and youth between Georgia and Russia and also with from different nationalities and ethnic minorities. Osetia and Abkhazia interethnic relations, has A peaceful future is one of the main wishes become tough, especially between young people. mothers have for their children and if women Besides, some groups spread newspapers from all nationalities come together, this goal can with an appeal against those, who does be achieved. not belong to the local population. There is a history of tolerance, which is necessary to transfer to young people to develop intercultural and inter religious dialogue. One third of Georgian population consists of representatives of ethnical minorities. There are more than 20 ethnic minority communities in Georgia. Hereby the Jewish community is included. Fighting for a Peaceful Futur. On 18th March 2009 International Foundation LEA and the Paper boats as a symbol. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg. Council of the Jewish Women organised a Women from different ethnic minorities in the LEA meeting. Report: European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-22 March 2009 page 7

France: Different Ways to Deal with Diversity Diversity in Schools. At the beginning of but also because of the big variety of activities, field of sport. This recommendation proposes more March racist letters were sent to public and organised to mobilize schools and youngsters. than 50 concrete measures to member states for private schools in the neighbourhoods of Among them several sporting events such as ensuring equal opportunities in access to sport for all Neuilly-sur-Seine et Levallois-Perret, in Paris. football tournaments, workshops on 'socio-sport' and for building a coalition against racism in sport. These handwritten letters threaten the educational were conducted as a powerful tool for promoting The Recommendation strongly condemns the centres with racist statements, and accuse integration. manifestations of racism, xenophobia, anti- them of having a welcoming policy towards semitism and intolerance, which occur during 'Black or Muslim' children in their schools. and in relation to sports events, and recalls that 25 organisations, like La Ligue de l'Enseignement these phenomena constitute a serious threat to join forces and organise themselves in a sport and its ethics. Physical education at school ‘Collectif for the Educational Week Against have to be used both to raise children's interest Discrimination’ against this philosophy of fear. in sport and to enhance their awareness of racism The action week aimed to create educational and racial discrimination in all its manifestations. actions, social accompaniment, elaborations of This can be achieved, for example, by emphasising pedagogical tools, legal assistance and much the importance of promoting tolerance and non- more to show, that a diverse and anti-racist school discrimination in physical education curricula is possible. or by encouraging sport teachers and coaches Reims is Action. Collectif de Lutte Antifasciste to promote the inclusion of children of minority (CLA) organised an educational week against racism background. in Reims. In the framework of this, a vernissage of an exibition called 'Regards d'Enfants' the opening of the week took place in the town hall of Reims. The week continued with several exhibitions of posters with a clear message against all forms of discrimination. Among others, an interactive Recommendation on combating racism. exhibition was the part of the week, where the daily situation of discrimination was shown Sport is a powerful tool for promoting basic through games. values such as equality, fair play, mutual Sport as a Powerful Tool to Promote Basic respect and tolerance. At the same time it is an Values. The success of the activities organised area, where racism and xenophobia can thrive. by the Collectif for the ‘Educational Week On 19th March 2009 the European Commission Against Discrimination’ was possible not only against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published because of the gathering of diverse organisations its 'General Policy Recommendation No. 12' on Flyer of Educational Week Against Racism. active in their daily work against discrimination, combating racism and racial discrimination in the Film festival in Paris.

Kyrgyzstan: Discrimination Towards Diversity Iceland: Diversity in Times of Economical Crisis Equal Opportunities for Everybody. in the area of Central Asia. They also boosted the In Iceland people struggle with hidden racism thanking immigrants in different languages for International organisations regarding to tolerance idea of tolerance, peace and equal opportunities rather than openly racist attitudes. One example having chosen Iceland as a place to settle down issues and prevention of discrimination hardly for everybody. Through presentations, debates, for hidden racism is, that people of foreign origin and enriching Icelandic culture with their own. exist in Kyrgyzstan. Future Leader Exchange reflections of Afghan students concerning have a more difficult time to receive the service This is a chance to throw racial prejudices away, (FLEX) increased awareness of American discrimination towards diversity, a special they are entitled to such as: finding employment or to examine them and realize, that prejudices are University of Central Asia (AUCA) students about tolerance day with workshops and an informative even getting into clubs. To combat prejudices and based on ignorance. The managing director of the racial discrimination and their role as an active panel, FLEX spread out a clear message against celebrate multiculturalism, the Icelandic Human IHRC said: ‘In the light of economic difficulties member of the society to prevent future problems racism and discrimination in Kyrgyzstan. Rights Centre (IHRC) organised various events. we want to work towards general tolerance in our The initiative included an advertising campaign society, where everyone has equal opportunities’.

Azerbaijan: Importance UNITED of Anti-Racism Work

UNITED material to learn more about action against racism Different cultures, different countries, equal opportunities?

Find ways to eliminate racism in our society. Norway: Multiethnic Nordic Society On 21st March 2009, a meeting, organised by Youth League for Intercultural Cooperation (YLIC) took Great Need for Action Developing. In the and individual discussions with experienced place in Baku. The goal was to inform about racism, Nordic countries, the field of research on media, scholars. the fight against it and its meaning. Participants also migration and ethnic relations is rather young, spoke about NGO's, their work and the UNITED but has been growing rapidly since the year network. Students of 3 universities and activists 2000 started. The Nordic societies are becoming of NGO's participated in the meeting. To involve increasingly multiethnic and there is a great participants, the meeting was partly held like a need for developing trainings, focusing on the discussion, where members of YLIC shared their above-mentioned issues to prevent discrimination practice in related topics and highlighted the issues as well as prejudice against migrants. of racism on a local-, national- and European level. Research Course. A Nordic research training ‘Racism affects people and that is why we have course on media, migration and transnational to find ways to eliminate racism in our society’, relations was organised by NordForsk in Örebro a YLIC member said. Due to the high interest of from 30th March to 3rd April 2009. The course participants to join the organisation, they decided Every year UNITED produces a new poster and a slogan for the comprised lectures as well as small group seminars NordForsk logo for reasearch course. to organise a follow up meeting. European Action Week Against Racism.

Serbia: Poems of Diversity. The Youth Council of District Kovacica organised workshops in elementary schools and at local associations. ‘We Are The Same’ was the common name of these workshops, which were aimed at questions related to racism and related problems. Ideas how to solve these problems were discussed. Later in the week a multicultural evening, where young people presented poems in many different European languages, for example in Slovak, Serbian, German and English language, took place. Between the reading of the poems, Czech music was played. The whole event was broadcasted on radio-television Kovacica and in the weekly newspaper Hlas ludu (Voice of People). The events organised in the frame of the European Action Week involved more than 150 young people and the radio-television program Newspapaer clipping about multicultural evening in Serbia. reached out to a much wider public. UNITED campaign logo used in a serbian newspaper article. overview of activities • 14-22 march • 2009 17th European-Wide Action Week Against Racism

INTERNATIONAL feld in cooperation with other partner organisations. 15.03.2009 “Opening Event the Nations” Theatre on migration in frame of 26th Festival of Migration, Cultures SLOVENIA 16.03.09–20.03.09 “Live Audio Reports” on activities during the European Action from International Week Against Racism” Action Day around the German Bundes and Citizenship in Luxembourg-Kirchberg. Organised by Comité de Lliaison des 21.03.2009 “Value Diversity” Distribution of campaign material in Ljubljana. Week Against Racism. Organised by I CARE - Internet Centre Anti-Racism Europe, League Basketball play Deutsche Bank Skyliners vs. Nördlingen in Frankfurt am Associations des Etrangers. 21.03.2009 “Stop Racism!” Info desk and folding 1000 Organised by Loesje-Slovenia. www.icare.to. 20.03.2009 “Day Without Immigrants in Europe” Manifestation for a Main. Organised by Deutsche Bank Skyliners in cooperation with Interkultureller paper ships to commemorate the deaths of thousands of refugees on European SPAIN more humane and fair society, day where no immigrant shall work, use public trans- Rat Deutschland. 15.03.2009 “Racist Politics Against Roma” Discussion in Götting- borders in Luxembourg. Organised by UNEL. 16.03.09-21.03.09 “Value Diversity in the Classrooms” Debates, workshops and port, consume in restaurants, bars or cinemas. Organised by www.no-racism.net. en. Organised by Projekt Roma Centar e.V. Göttingen. 16.03.09-29.03.09 “Racism MACEDONIA movies in Sevilla. Organised by IES Pablo Neruda. 18.03.2009 “Being Intercultural ALBANIA and Right-Wing Extremism” Seminar in Bielefeld. Organised by Evangelische 14.03.2009 “Cre-ACT-ive Fight Against Racism” Event in Skopje. Organised by at School” Workshop at Secondary School in Murcia. Organised by Association 20.03.09-21.03.09 “Human and Minority Rights” Training in Shkoder. Organised by Kirche von Westfalen. 16.03.09-29.03.09 “’Alle Anders-Alle Gleich’ National Week creACTive. 14.03.2009 “Discussing Racism” Debate in Bitola. Organised by Youth Columbares. 19.03.2009 “Workshop of African Games” Workshop in Santa Cruz de Moraca-Rozafa. Against Racism” Huge campaign including 700 events for schools, sport clubs, Forum Bitola. 21.03.09-23.03.09 “Value Diversity” Press conference, round table Tenerife. Organised by Cruz Roja. 19.03.09-04.04.09 “Diversity Against Discrimina- foundations, local initiatives, companies and trade unions all over Germany. Orga- and media campaign in Skopje. Organised by Journalists for Children and Women tion” Theatre, conferences and round tables in Getxo. Organised by Ikuspegi ARMENIA nised by Interkultureller Rat in Deutschland in cooperation with Gesicht Zeigen!, Ak- 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Religious Discrimination” Discussion in Vanadzor. Organised by Rights and Environmental. Observatorio Vasco de Inmigración. 20.03.2009 “Sport Against Racism and Xeno- tion Weltoffenes Deutschland and more than 40 partner organisations. 18.03.2009 phobia” Football championship in Malaga. Organised by Local Youth Department Helsinki Citizen’s Assembly. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Youth Against Racism” Campaign “Stay Different” School event for pupils of 9th class in Böhlen. Organised by Verein MALTA in Yerevan and regions of Armenia. Organised by Federation of Youth Clubs of 17.03.2009 “Positive Actions on Race” Roundtable in Valletta. Organised by The of Ronda. 20.03.09-22.03.09 “4th Pan African National Congress Against Racism” Courage Werkstatt für Demokratie Bildungsarbeit. 18.03.2009 “Street Action in Madrid. Organised by Pan-African Federation of Black Communities. 21.03.2009 Armenia. Against Racism” Info desks in the city of Bielefeld and 18.03.2009 “Alles Wird Gut! People for Change Foundation. 21.03.2009 “Intercultural Night” Multicultural festival in Valletta. Organised by Alternattiva Demokratika Zghazagh. “Build Up A Diverse Society” Congress of migrant associations on challenges of AUSTRIA – Everything Will Be Okay” Movie screening in Bielefeld and 20.03.2009 “Produk- migration in Spain in Fuenlabrada. Organised by America España Solidaridad y 06.03.09-07.03.09 “Show Civil Courage” Workshop in Vienna. Organised by tive Handling with Discrimination” Seminar in Bielefeld. Organised by IBZ Bielefeld. MOLDOVA Cooperacion. 21.03.2009 “Puppets Against Racism” Puppets theatre in Durango. Volkshochschule Ottakring. 19.03.2009 “International Day for the Elimination of 18.03.09-22.03.09 “Open Your Eyes” International festival against xenophobia and 14.03.09-22.03.09 “European Action-Week Against Racism” in Chisinau. Organised Organised by Migration Department of Durango’s Town Hall. 21.03.2009 “Music Racial Discrimination” Discussion on publication “Hate Crime Laws: A Practical racism in Mainz. Organised by Social Democratic Union of Youth in cooperation by Bureau of Interethnic Relations. 22.03.2009 “Solidarity Against Racism from the World Against Racism and Xenophobia” Concerts in Vitoria. Organised by Guide”. Organised by OSCE- Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Section. with partner organisations. 19.03.2009 “Racial Profiling or the Colour of GuiltAnd in Moldova” Workshop with movie in Chisinau. Organised by Association of Diputación Foral de Álava. 21.03.2009 “Football For Diversity” Football champion- 20.03.2009 “Racism and Xenophobia in the OSCE Region” Roundtable. Organised Innocence” Seminar in Berlin. Organised by Bildungswerk Berlin der Heinricht-Böll- International Volunteering. ship in San Fernando and 21.03.2009 “Concert Against Racism” Concert against Stiftung. 19.03.2009 “Right-Wing Ideologies” Action day for teachers and trainers in by OSCE- Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Section. 20.03.2009 “Presentation of MONACO racism in Cádiz and 21.03.2009 “All Together Against Racism” Demonstration, Bautzen. Organised by Verein Courage Werkstatt für demokratsche Bildungsarbeit. ZARA’s Racism Report” Press conference for journalists and interested public in 08.03.2009 “International Women and Anti-Discrimination Day” Photo exhibition on concerts and exhibition in Cádiz. Organised by Asociación Pro Derechos Humanos 19.03.2009 “Europe Against Racism” Information stand with a wall of claims in Vienna. Organised by Zivilcourage und Anti-Rassismus-Arbeit. 21.03.2009 “What is role of women to change behaviour within their respective communities in Monaco. de Andalucía. 21.03.2009 “Walking Together Against Racism” Intercultural march Tübingen. Organised by Young Green Tübingen. 20.03.2009 “Cultural Diversity- Racism? Causes, Definitions, Actions” Workshop in Vienna. Organised by Amnesty Organised by Red Cross Monaco. in Zaragoza. Organised by Iniciativa Ciudadana CONVIVE. 21.03.2009 “Day International-Austria. 21.03.2009 “Active Against Right-Wing Extremism” Antifa Reality and Chances” Seminar in Düsseldorf. Organised by DGB-Bildungswerk Against Racism and Institutional Xenophobia” Concerts and manifestations in MONTENEGRO congress and concert in Graz. Organised by Kommunisische Jugend Österreichs. - Migration und Qualifizierung. 20.03.09-21.03.09 “Visualise Diversity-Movement in Madrid. Organised by Redi Madrid. 21.03.09-22.03.09 “Fight Racism! Solidarity Political Education” Conference in Frankfurt am Main. Organised by Info & Doku- March 09 “Integration of Minorities into Montenegrin Society” Workshops in AZERBAIJAN Worldwide!” Activities in the football stadium: football tournament with youngsters, mentationszentrum für Antirassismusarbeit, Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, Montenegro. Organised by Nansen Dialogue Centre Montenegro. 14.03.2009 “Tolerance and Respect to Diversity” Meeting with students and NGO migrants and refugees and distribution of stickers in Cádiz. Organised by CEPA. Institut für Migrations-und Aussiedlerfragen, Türkischer Bund in Berlin-Brandenburg members in Baku. Organised by Youth League for Intercultural Cooperation. NETHERLANDS 23.03.09-28.03.09 “Let’s Talk about Racism” Conferences in Madrid. Organised by and Verband binationaler Familien und Partnerschaften. 21.03.2009 “What it 06.03.2009 “Building Bridges 3” Conference with workshops in Den Haag. Federación de Asociaciones de SOS Racismo. 26.03.2009 “Live and Work as an BELARUS Means To Be Black or To Be White” Lecture in Berlin. Organised by Künstlergruppe Organised by Stichting Homosport Nederland in cooperation with Dutch Immigrant in Economical Crisis” Conference in Madrid. Organised by Asociación 21.03.2009 “Value Diversity” Distribution of material in Minsk. Organised by Metanationale. 21.03.2009 “Intercultural Opening of Culture and Education Policy” Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports in The Hague. 20.03.2009 “Debate about Pro Derechos Humanos de España. 26.03.09-27.03.09 “How to Eradicate Racism Foundation for Legal Technologies Development. Seminar in Bonn. Organised by Friedricht-Eber-Stiftung. 21.03.2009 “Exilio Against Discrimination” in Leeuwarden. Organised by Centrum Tûmba-Discriminatie and Xenophobia” Conferences in Madrid. Organised by Fundación Casa de los BELGIUM Racism” Podiums discussion with local politicians. Organised by Exilio-Hilfe für Meldpunt. 21.03.2009 “International Anti-Racism Day” Activities all over the country. Pueblos and Sociedad Civil Organizada de Comunidades Negras en España. 12.03.2009 “Balkan Cowl” Multicultural event in Brussels. Organised by Curieus Migranten-Flüchtlinge & Folterüberlebende. 21.03.09-28.03.09 “6th Anti-Racist Organised by Art. 1 in cooperation with partner organisations. 21.03.2009 “Value 28.03.2009 “Demonstration Against Racism and Xenophobia” in Bilbao. Organised - National Secretariat. 14.03.2009 “Discrimination of Women” Seminar in Action-Week in Rostock” Movies, lectures, readings, parties and street-action in Diversity” Poster distribution in youth centres in Tilburg. Organised by Anti-Racisme by SOS Racismo - Euskadi – Bilbao. 28.03.2009 “March Against Racism and Xe- Schaarbeek. Organised by Curieus - National Secretariat. 14.03.09-15.03.09 Rostock. Organised by Antirassistische Initiative Rostock. 25.03.2009 “Focus on Groep. 21.03.2009 “Daily Racism” Meeting for Antilleans in Amsterdam. Organised nophobia” in Bilbao and 29.03.2009 “XII Walk Against Racism and Xenophobia” in “All Colours Can Play Soccer!” Sensiblisation of Soccerplayers in Diepenbeek. Racism” Workshop in Leipzig. Organised by LAG Politische-Kulturelle Bildung by Dutch Caribbean Consulting. 21.03.2009 “Foreigner Experiences” Lection Guipuzcoa. Organised by SOS Arrazakeria. 31.03.2009 “Music for Sahara” Concert Organised by Kon Diepenbeek VV de Zwaluw. 16.03.09-22.03.09 “Gent Week Sachsen. 25.03.2009 “The Thrown Aways - History of Deportation” Discussion of detention boat pastor on deprivation of liberty of foreigners in Den Bosch. in solidarity with Sahara people in Madrid. Organised by Columna 09. Against Racism” Action-week in Gent. Organised by Intercultureel Netwerk Gent in Bernau. Organised by Evangelische Jugendarbeit Barnim in cooperation with Organised by Actie van Christenen voor de Afschaffing van Martelen en Doodstraf. SWEDEN in cooperation with VOEM, VAK, Stad Gent, Universiteit Gent, Auschwitz-Comité, Evangelischer Kichenkreis Barnim and Jugendtreff ‘Offene Hütte’. 26.03.2009 21.03.2009 “Rainbow Party” with discussion, buffet in Eindhoven. Organised by 21.03.2009 “Against Racism” Conference in Malmö. Organised by Afrikansk Avensk Amnesty International. 16.03.09-20.03.09 “I Will Give You My Eyes As A Present” “Let’s Talk About Racism” Conference in Halle. Organised by Mobile Beratung für Stichting Kleurrijke Stad. 22.03.2009 “Day Against Racism” Festival with music Diaspora in cooperation with Centrum Mot Rasism and partner organisations. Seminar in Gent. Organised by Café Vooruit. 16.03.09-20.03.09 “Prejudices And Opfer Rechter Gewalt in cooperation with Landesnetzwerk der Migrantenselbstor- and debates in De Melkweg in Amsterdam. Organised by Nederland Bekent 21.03.2009 “African Diasporans in Sweden” Conference in Malmö. Organised by Racism” Workshop in Gent. Organised by Intercultureel Netwerk Gent. 19.03.2009 ganisationen. 30.03.2009 “Discrimination of Minorities in Europe, Asia and America” Kleur. 22.03.2009 “Anti-Racism Meeting” Workshop with music and dance in Delft. English International Association of Lund and Malmö. 25.03.09-29.03.09 “Open “Against Racism” Workshop in Gent. Organised by Integratiedienst. 19.03.2009 Symposium in Berlin. Organised by Zentralrat Deutscher Sinti und Rom. Organised by Contactgroep Samenwerkende Organisaties. 24.03.2009 “Kick-Off Your Eyes” International festival against xenophobia and racism in Helsingborg. “Gain Inside of Refugee Camps” Seminar in Gent. Organised by De Therminal. School Project ‘ÉÉN’” Project for equal treatment. Organised by Art. 1. 26.03.09- GREAT-BRITAIN Organised by Social Democratic Union of Youth in cooperation with partner 19.03.09-29.03.09 “Medias & Culture Against Racism” Variety festival in Wallon and 28.03.09 “Mini Youth Symposium on Diversity, Human Rights and Leadership” February 09-March 09 “How Would You Like It?” Anti-racist activities in Somerset organisations. Brussels. Organised by Média Animation. 21.03.2009 “Racism Online - Creeping Schools and Youth Clubs across Somerset Country. Organised by Somerset Racial Youth conference in Rotterdam and The Hague. Organised by Rotterdam Youth Poison” Network day in Sint-Niklaas. Organised by Kerkwerk Multicultureel Equality Council - Racial Inclusion Project. March 09 “Leaflet Against Racism” Council. 28.03.2009 “5th International Unity is Power Awardshow” in Rotterdam. SWITZERLAND Samenleven. 21.03.2009 “Gent For Gaza” Street action in Gent. Organised by De Design of leaflet with anti-racist message. Organised by Communication orkersW Organised by Stichting Eenheid is Kracht. 13.03.09-15.03.09 “Prejudices, Racism and Conflict Resolution” Training for trainers and activists in Beinwil am See. Organised by National Coalition Building Centrale. 22.03.2009 “Intercultural Women Festival” Festival in Gent. Organised by Union-Equal Opportunities Department. 14.03.2009 “Awareness Display” Display NORTHERN IRELAND Institute. 20.03.2009 “The Shelves of the Migrants” Photo exposition on migrant Welzijnsbureau Nieuw Gent. 26.03.2009 “How to Recognize Racism on Internet” in Coventry. Organised by One Stop Shop. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Racism Awareness March 09 “Value Diversity” Campaign with interactive workshops for students in shopkeepers in Neuchâtel and 24.03.09-31.03.09 “Multicultural Film Festival of the Conference in Namur. Organised by Fédération des Etudiants Libéraux. in Our Factories” Communications, briefings and awareness rising in Sunderland, Belfast. Organised by Inner East Youth Project South” Movies on multicultural cohesion in Neuchâtel and Chaux-de-Fonds and BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Halewood, Teldord, Burton, Wednesbury and Redditch. Organised by Johnson NORWAY 28.03.2009 “Happy Ending” Closing party of the Action-Week Against Racism in 09.03.09-13.03.09 “VIVISECTfest 04” Film festival, photo exhibition, round tables and Controls Ltd. 15.03.2009 “Show Racism the Red Card” Football tournament, anti-racism workshop and 16.03.09-20.03.09 “School Education!” Educational 30.03.09-03.04.09 “Media, Anti-Racism, Migration and Transnational Relations” Neuchâtel. Organised by Forum Tous Différents Tous Égaux. presentation in Sarajevo and 18.03.09-20.03.09 “Theater of Oppressed” Film festival Training course in Örebro. Organised by NordForsk. in Jablancia. Organised by Training Education Resources Consultations Action. events for youngsters. Organised by Show Racism the Red Card. 24.03.2009 TURKEY “Action Day 2009” Training Course in Glasgow. Organised by Positive Action in POLAND 21.03.2009 “Racism on the Anti-Racist Day in Turkey” Conference and media BULGARIA Housing. 25.03.2009 “Building a Life in the UK” Conference on refugee integration 14.03.2009 “FYI Anti-Racism Day” Music against racism concert in Poznan. activity in Silifke. Organised by Arkadas - Environmental Group. 21.03.2009 21.03.2009 “United in Diversity” Public debate in Sofia. Organised by Gender policy in London. Organised by British Refugee Council in cooperation with Organised by Anti-Nazi-Group GAN in cooperation with NEVER AGAIN Associa- “Racism in Turkey” Movie and meeting for anti-racists and anti-nationalists in Education Research & Technologies Foundation. Barnardo’s, Shelter, NIACE and TimeBank. 28.03.09-30.03.09 “Being, Becoming tion. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “European Week of Action Against Racial Discrimination” Istanbul. Organised by Say Stop to Racism and Nationalism. CROATIA and Belonging: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Social Inclusion in Modern Canada” Theatre, movie and street actions in Poznan. Organised by One World Association. UKRAINE 23.03.09-27.03.09 “Peace-Building Youth Conference” International youth confer- Conference in Oxford. Organsied by British Association for Canadian Studies. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Our Hearts Have the Same Colour” Educational action-week 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Prevention of Hate Crimes and Racism” Lectures, seminars and ence in Zagreb. Organised by Centre for Peace Studies. and distribution of material at School in Gniezno. Organised by Primary School nb9. GREECE press conference in 25 regions of Ukraine. Organised by Human Rights Monitoring CYPRUS 14.03.2009 “Young and Against Racism” Event on Central Square of Freedom PORTUGAL Department of Ministry of Interior of Ukraine. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Value Diversity” 15.03.2009 “Working Women in Cyprus in the Fights Against Discrimination and in Serres. Organised by Club Serron for Unesco in cooperation with PRAXIS. 07.03.09-15.03.09 “Things Do Not Change. We Change” International training Lectures and drawing contest at schools and detention centres in Kiev. Organised Racism” Event in Nicosia. Organised by KISA. 20.03.2009 “ENAR Shadow Report 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Anti-Racism Week” Street action, projects and movie in Larissa. courses, discussions, theatre, sports, music in Mollina. Organised by Youth for by La Strada-Ukraine. 19.03.2009 “Kiev Media-Cinema Club” Movie with panel on Racism” Presentation and round table discussion in Nicosia. Organised by Organised by HelMSIC. 19.03.09-20.03.09 “Praxis Against Racism” Radio show, Exchange and Understanding. 15.03.2009 “For Migrants’ Rights” Demonstration discussion in Kiev. Organised by Friedrich Ebert Foundation in cooperation with European Network Against Racism–Cyprus. 21.03.2009 “Being Active at School” radio spot and exhibition about racism. Organised by EVS Praxis Volunteers. in Lisbon. Organised by Solidariedade Imigrante, Ass. Caboverdeana Lisboa, Amnesty International - Ukrainian Association. Photo competition and exhibition in Nicosia. Organised by Future Worlds Centre. Ass. Cubanos Res. Portugal, Casa do Brasil, frente Anti-Racista, Olho Vivo, SOS HUNGARY UZBEKISTAN Racismo, Obra Católica das Migracoes. 21.03.09-22.03.09 “10th ENAJ -Youth CZECHIA 14.03.09-22.03.09 “The Soul Has No Colour” Campaign and distribution of material 21.03.2009 “Value Diversity!” Distribution of UNITED material in Samarkand. Associations National Meeting” and distribution of UNITED material in Rio De 06.03.09-08.03.09 “Theresienstadt. At the End the Tourists are Coming” Posium in Budapest. Organised by Foundation of Subjective Values. 15.03.09-23.03.09 Organised by International Museum of Peace and Solidarity. discussions, visit of former concentration camp Theresienstadt. Organised “Tolerance Keep You Well” Campaign in Ferencváros football stadium in Budapest. Mouro. Organised by Association Youth Value. by Evangelische Jugend Sachsen in cooperation with Jugendbegegnung Organised by Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organisation. 21.03.2009 “The ROMANIA Theresienstadt. 16.03.09-20.03.09 “Active Against Prejudice and Racism” Psychology of Being Majority and Minority” Panel discussion, workshops, seminars, 13.03.09-23.03.09 “Stay Together in the Fight Against Racism” Press conference, Workshop for students in Brno. Organised by Museum Romani Culture. 18.03.2009 movie, multicultural nursery school and living library in Budapest. Organised by poetry night, drawing contest, debate with pupils, concert, theatre night, movies, UNITED Against Racism “Students Against Racism” Concert in Prague. Organised by Studenti Proti Foundation of Subjective Values. workshop and photo exhibition. Organised by The League for Education Culture Rasismu. 19.03.2009 “European Day Against Racism” Information campaign, ICELAND and Sport. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Saptamana Europeana Impotriva Rasismului” Linked through UNITED for Intercultural Action, the Eu- school workshops and cultural festival. Organised by EUROPE DIRECT Pardubice. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Active in Smáralind Shoppingcenter” Event in Kópavogur and Workshop at schools in Oradea. Organised by MTP–Oradea. 16.03.09-17.03.09 ropean network against nationalism, racism, fascism DENMARK 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Love Differences” Poster campaign all over Iceland. Organised “Diversity Exists - Learn How to Accept It” School and university campaign in and in support of migrants and refugees, more than 560 17.03.2009 “Youth Delinquency” Lecture and debate in Copenhagen. Organised by by Human Right Centre in cooperation with Icelandic Youth Council, Intercultural Bucharest. Organised by ARCA - Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants. 21.03.2009 “Against Racism and Discrimination” Informing activity and round table organisations from 46 European countries and from a SOS mod Racisme. 28.03.2009 “How to Bridge- or Widen a Gap” Conference in Centre, Amnesty International, National Church, Youth Education Centre and wide variety of backgrounds work together, learn and Odense. Organised by SOS mod Racisme in cooperation with Citizens for Decent Icelandic Red Cross. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Against All Odds” Launch promoting in Timisoara. Organised by GENERATIE TANARA Association. Denmark. refugee and asylum issues in Vogaskólii. Organised by Icelandic Human Rights RUSSIA benefit from each other’s experience. The organisa- Centre, Icelandic Red cross in cooperation with UNHCR. 17.03.2009, August tions base their common actions and joint activities on ESTONIA March 09 “Value Diversity” Round tables, movies, interviews and lectures and 09-October 09 “Iceland Against Racism” Awareness rising with art, music and 21.03.2009 “Anti-Racism Day” Meeting in Tallinn. Organised by Youth Union SiiN. 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Faces of Modern Racism” Tolerance lessons, discussions, mutual respect, solidarity and intercultural understand- distribution of leaflets in Reykjavik. Organised by Island Panorama. distribution of posters and anti-fascist newspapers in Karelia. Organised by Youth ing. They meet each other at UNITED conferences, ex- FINLAND IRELAND Human Rights Group – Karelia. 14.03.09-21.03.09 “Stop Racism!” Awareness March 09 “Musicians Against Racism” Concert in Helsinki. Organised by Finnish change information and good practices and together 06.03.2009, 09.03.2009 “Mini World Cup” Sport event in Dublin. Organised by rising action in cinema-clubs, discussions and lectures around Russia. Organised Youth Cooperation Allianssi in cooperation with Red Cross Finland. 18.03.2009 create cross-border activities with a strong local, na- REACH RCSI Programme, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. 14.03.2009 by International Youth Human Rights Movement, Youth Network Against Racism “Action Day in Caisa” Intercultural dialogue course in Caisa. Organised by Caisa tional and European impact such as this campaign. “Value Diversity” Multicultural event in Dublin. Organised by Islamic Cultural and Intolerance, Young Europe and Youth Human Rights Group. 15.03.2009 - International Cultural Centre. 19.03.2009 “Our Children and Your Children Being Centre of Ireland. 14.03.09-21.03.09 “Count Me In” Online campaign to promote “Stop Racism!” Action in Volgograd. Organised by Citizens Fund. 17.03.2009 While these activities are performed independently by Bullied at School” Seminar in Tampere. Organised by The Council of Migration of and support the Anti-Racism Week. Organised by Sport Against Racism Ireland. “Concentration Camp Commemoration” Conference in Moscow. Organised by the network organisations, the European secretariat of the City of Tampere. 21.03.2009 “Give-Up the Prejudices Event” Action in Tampere. 19.03.2009 “Together against Racism” Intercultural festival. Organised by Firhouse Jewish Organisation of Fascist Concentration Camp Prisoners. 19.03.09-27.03.09 UNITED coordinates their work, ensures a good infor- Organised by Finnish Red Cross. 25.03.2009 “How to Make it Together” Jewish Community College. 25.03.2009 “Celebrate Who You Are” Event in Carlow Town. “My Friend is Different From Me and This is Why He is so Interesting” Discussions Islamic forum in Caisa. Organised by Hakunila International Society in cooperation mation flow among different organisations, the media Organised by Lecturer in Ethnic Diversity and Human Difference. for pupils in Nizhniy Novgorod. Organised by Public School Number 24. 20.03.09- with CAISA. 22.03.09 “The Sun Shines for Everyone” Concert and gala in Nizhniy Novgorod. and decision-makers and holds the network together. ITALY FRANCE Organised by Community Centre of Jewish Culture Zvi Girsh. 21.03.2009 “Youth UNITED is an open network inviting everybody who is 24.01.09-21.03.09 “Same Blood Same Rights” Campaign with conferences, 16.03.09-22.03.09 “Action-Week Against Racism” Exposition and conference and Tolerance” Seminar with government representatives, students and NGOs willing to join the European struggle against racism. It manifestations and exhibitions in Italy. Organised by CGIL. 07.03.2009 “Post Social in Reims. Organised by CLA Maison de la Vie Associative. 17.03.09-28.03.09 in Novosibirsk. Organised by Centre for Interethnic Cooperation. 25.03.2009 is and will remain independent from all political parties, Aperitif” Discussion on gender differences in Milan and 14.03.2009 “Veloci & Furiosi “Action-Week Against Racism and Discrimination ” Concerts, theatre and movies in “Say No To Racism! Value Diversity!” Round table in St. Petersburg. Organised Hard Core Project” Benefit concert against fascism in Milan and 15.03.2009 “Act organisations and states, but seeks an active coopera- Rens and 17.03.2009 “Let’s Write the Fraternity Letter” Writing workshop in Paris by Humanitarian Organisation Icumbi Hospitality. 25.03.09-26.03.09 “Tolerance tion with other anti-racist initiatives. The workers in the Against Racism” Live concert in Milan and 16.03.09-24.04.09 “Agency Against and Intercultural Dialogue: Helpful for Development of Education and Business” and 24.03.2009 “Bambi, She Is Black But She Is Beautiful” Theatre play in Paris Racism and Xenophobia” Activities at schools in Milan. Organised by APS YARD. secretariat are in constant contact with the network and 26.03.2009 “Cinema and Poetry Workshop” in Paris and 27.03.2009 “Let’s Talk Conference in Samara. Organised by Samara International Society for Cultural 08.03.2009 “Trash Revival Music Against Gender Discrimination” Action in Milan. Studies in cooperation with Samara Institute. 25.03.09-29.03.09 “Open Your Eyes” organisations. Information is received regularly from about Female Homosexuality” Movie evening in Paris and 28.03.2009 “Melting-Pot” Organised by APS YARD in cooperation with Gay, Lesbian, Trans and Bisex International festival against xenophobia and racism in St. Petersburg and Vologda. more than 2500 organisations and mailings are sent all Party with exotic dance and oriental meal. Organised by Ligue de l’Enseignement. Association. 15.03.2009 “Marathon Against Racism” with 2000 people running in Organised by Social Democratic Union of Youth in cooperation and others. 19.03.2009 “Voluntary Service” Film and debate in Paris and 20.03.2009 “Value Roma’s streets wearing anti-racist t-shirts. Organised by UNAR - National Office over Europe, to 2400 groups by post and to over 8000 31.03.2009 “Tolerance as Necessary Condition” Round table in Kremlin. Organised Diversity” Movie in Paris. Organised by Solidarités Jeunesses. 20.03.2009 Against Racial Discrimination. 19.03.09-22.03.09 “Italy Nearby” Photo exhibition by E-News. Furthermore, UNITED holds the biggest ar- by Administration of Governor of Nizhegorodsky Region. “Lessons from the Past, Current Challenges and Perspectives” International in Roma and 19.03.09-21.03.09 “Let’s Win Against Discrimination” Infostand and chive of publications in the field of anti-racism, anti-fas- conference in Paris. Organised by UNESCO. 21.03.2009 “Europe’s Dream” material distribution in Roma and 20.03.2009 “Breaking Stereotypes, Moving SERBIA Conference on migration from Africa to Europe in Calais. Organised by Conseil des cism, anti-nationalism and migrants and refugees sup- Images Against Discrimination” Debate and movie contest for schools in Roma and 10.03.09-18.03.09 “We Are The Same” Workshop in Kovacica and 20.03.09- port. If you want to get involved, discuss the ideas and Migrants Subsahariens au Maroc. 21.03.2009 “General Policy Recommendation 21.03.2009 “Against Racial Discrimination” Conference in Palermo and 27.03.2009 21.03.09 “Young And The Same” Multicultural evening in Kovacica. Organised by No.12 on Combating Racism and Racial Discrimination in the Field of Sport” “Struggle Against Discrimination and New Poverties” Conference in Pescara and Youth Council of district Kovacica. aims of UNITED within your organisation. Let us know Presentation in Strasbourg. Organised by the European Commission against 29.03.09-13.04.09 “Ulisses’ Gaze” Photo exhibition in Pescara Organised by that your organisation would like to join the network or Racism and Intolerance. 22.03.2009 “Sensitization of Young People on Racism SLOVAKIA National Office Against Racial Discrimination. 20.03.2009 “Nature of Prejudice” 14.03.2009 “People Against Racism Day” Events, concerts and speeches in to receive information about it. And please add us to Problematic” Debate in Brest. Organised by Foyer des Jeunes Traivailleurs IAILE. Conference in Cirie’. Organised by Gruppo Italia 124. 21.03.2009 “Hip-Hop Mc’s your mailing list to keep the information flowing! 30.03.2009 “Building Together the Future of Europe” Symposium in the European Bratislava. Organised by People Against Racism. March 09 “Diversity Festival” Contest” Show with Italian artists in Milan. Organised by NoMama Project in Intercultural festival in Bratislava. Organised by INEX Slovakia. Parlament. Organised by European Jewish Congress. cooperation with APS YARD. Report compiled by Franziska K. and Alba G. volunteers at UNITED GEORGIA KYRGYZSTAN March 09 “CIF Festival Against Racism” Festival and distribution of posters and 17.03.09-22.03.09 “Value Diversity in Our University” Seminars and lectures in booklets. Organised by Civic Integration Foundation. 17.02.2009 and March 09 Bishkek. Organised by Future Leader Exchange in cooperation with Imperious Club. “Value Diversity” Newsletters for Tbilisi. Organised by International Union ERTOBA. UNITED is Supported by 14.03.09-22.03.09 “Tolerance and Civic Integration” Seminars, Trainings in Tbilisi. LIECHTENSTEIN Organised by Civic Integration Foundation in cooperation with Council of Tolerance March 09 “Racism and Human Rights” Information leaflet and distribution of more than 560 organisations from all European countries, many prominent individuals, private supporters and long-term volunteers from Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste, the European Voluntary Service UNITED campaign material. Organised by aha - Tipps & Infos für Junge Leute. Programme and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. and Civic Integration and Council of National Minorities. 15.03.2009 “Action-Day Since 1992 financial support was received from various sponsors such as: European Commission (General Budget/Socrates/Grundtvig/Youth in Action Programme/DG Employment Social Affairs/ TACIS IBPP), Against Racism” Meeting in Tbilisi. Organised by International Foundation LITHUANIA Council of Europe (European Youth Foundation/European Youth Centres), OSCE-ODIHR, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, World Council of Churches, Olof Palmes MinnesFond, Cultural Council Sweden, Ministry of Education LEA&Children and Youth Department. 20.03.2009 “Multicultural Street Action” 14.03.09-28.03.09 “Anti-Racism Education” History lesson at schools all over Lithu- Slovenia, Green Group-, Socialist Group-, and GUE/NGL Group in the European Parliament, European Cultural Foundation, Stiftung West-Östliche Begegnung, Aktionsbündnis Gegen Gewalt, Rechtextremismus und Fremdenfeindlichkeit Brandenburg, Home Office UK, Ministry of Interior-BZK NL, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs CH, Ministry Foreign Affairs-BUZA NL, Vuurwerk Internet, Instituto Português da Juventude, Street action in Tbilisi. Organised by Human Rights Centre. ania and 16.03.09-22.03.09 “Lithuanian Action-Week Against Racism 2009” Discus- National Integration Office Sweden, Service Nationale de la Jeunesse Luxembourg, LNU - Norwegian Youth Council, Europees Platform Grundtvig, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Youth Board of Cyprus, Federal Social GERMANY sions, trainings, political café and media campaign in Lithuania. Organised by Hu- Insurance Office (Dep. for Youth Affairs) CH, Swiss Coordination Office of Youth for Europe, Federal Service for Combating Racism (Fund for Projects Against Racism) CH, Migros Kulturprozent CH, Comunidad de Madrid, Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan, 12.03.2009 “What Did I Loose–What Did I Found?” Discussion in Berlin. Organised man Rights Monitoring Institute. 21.03.2009 “Living Library” in Kaunas. 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