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<font face="Arial" size="6"><b>Strength in Diversity</b></font><font face="Arial" size="5"><b><br></b></font><font face="Arial"><br></font><font face="Arial" size="4">12-21 March - European Action Week Against Racism 2016<br></font><font face="Arial"><a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu" target="_blank">WeekAgainstRacism.eu</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedActionWeek" target="_blank">Facebook UnitedActionWeek</a></font><font face="Arial" size="4"><br><br>Order your Free Material Now!<br>Submit your designs for our special Strength in Diversity poster competition!</font><font face="Arial"><br><br>----<br><ul><li>LIKE! - <a href="https://facebook.com/UnitedActionWeek" target="_blank">facebook.com/UnitedActionWeek</a> and follow the campaign.<br></li><li><a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/join-the-campaign/get-active-and-order/" target="_blank">ORDER</a>! - UNITED can send you 2 kilos of free campaign material<br></li><li>JOIN! - organise a simple local or online event to mark the European Action Week Against Racism<br></li><li><a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/join-the-campaign/get-active-and-order/" target="_blank">INFORM!</a> - us about your activity<br></li><li>TWEET! - about your activity with #StrengthInDiversity<br></li><li><a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/poster-competition/" target="_blank">SUBMIT</a>! - your designs for our special Strength in Diversity poster gallery<br></li><li>INVOLVE! - your city government in our Cities campaign<br></li></ul>----<br><br>Dear colleagues<br><br>Diversity has given so much to European societies. In every part of our continent, people of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds work together to build communities, deliver services and improve each other's lives. It seems clear that diversity is the future. But events in the last year have left many Europeans gripped by fear; with racism and xenophobia on the rise, it is now more important than ever to take action to stand up for diversity and the defend the common European values of respect for human rights and human dignity. We must make sure that hope overcomes fear by sending a powerful message and reminding Europe that there is <b>Strength in Diversity</b>.<br><br>Every year, UNITED coordinates a weeklong Europe-wide campaign around 21 March to protest against all forms of racism and discrimination, and celebrate the diversity that enriches European societies. European Action Week Against Racism 2016 will take place from 12-21 March, with the slogan <b>"Strength in Diversity".<br></b><br>There are loads of ways to join the campaign: organise activities, <a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/join-the-campaign/join-with-your-city/" target="_blank">involve your city government</a>, like the <a href="http://facebook.com/UnitedActionWeek" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, check the <a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu" target="_blank">website</a>, support others, and spread the message. Join NGOs, civil society groups, grassroots associations, schools, universities and city governments all over Europe to prove that there is <b>Strength in Diversity</b>, and that we stand UNITED against racism in all forms. <br><br>This year we organise a special <b>Strength in Diversity Action Week </b>poster competition to show the diversity that is at the heart of the European antiracist movement. <br><br>We ask everybody to design an image that represents the theme of "Strength in Diversity" and submit it by <b>11 March</b> to UNITED. All suitable submissions will be presented on an online gallery on the Action Week website, and the best entries will be presented at an exhibition in Budapest and made into a special online publication that will be distributed widely. <br><br>Don't be shy to share your designs - let your imagination run free! Designs can be anything: a photograph, a drawing, a meme, a selfie..., whatever represents the theme of "Strength in Diversity" to you. Check the <a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/poster-competition/" target="_blank">website</a> for more details. Send your designs to <a href="mailto:21march@unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">21march@unitedagainstracism.org</a> with the subject "Action Week Poster" - and don't forget to also Tweet your design with the campaign hashtag: #StrengthInDiversity. To make sure your design is included, please send it by <b>11 March</b>!<br><br><br>Just like every year, UNITED is ready to support your organisation in organising Week Against Racism activities by inspiring you with <a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/join-the-campaign/best-practises/" target="_blank">best practice examples</a>, sending you free campaign materials, and promoting your activities online. Fill out our <a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/join-the-campaign/get-active-and-order/" target="_blank">online order form</a>, and we will send up to 2kg of free campaign material for you to use in your activities!<br><br>Don't forget: Even small acts can change the world!<br><br><br>At the UNITED secretariat we are always looking for ways to improve the UNITED campaigns and the materials we produce for them. That's why we've put together a <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75CLQ6J" target="_blank">short survey</a> to ask YOU in the network what you think of the campaigns, and how you think we can improve them in the future. The survey should only take 5 minutes to complete, so please help us out and complete the survey by clicking <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75CLQ6J" target="_blank">here</a> and following the instructions.<br><br><br>Best wishes,<br><br>Jonathan, Matleena and the rest of the UNITED team<br><br><br><br>******** ORDER FORM ***********************************<br><br>Order campaign material for free:<br>UNITED can send 2 kilos campaign material free of charge (campaign material can only be posted to European countries).<br>To order, visit the <a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu/join-the-campaign/get-active-and-order/" target="_blank">online order form</a>, or fill out the form below and return it to <a href="mailto:21march@unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">21march@unitedagainstracism.org</a>.<br>This year due to a squeeze on our funding we have been unable to print any new material.<br>However, we have a sufficient amount of material from previous campaigns that we would be happy to send you.<br>This includes posters, stickers and postcards with the slogans:<i><br><br>* Hand in Hand for Diversity<br>* We Fit Together<br>* Who says we don't fit together?<br>* act! against racism<br>* Look deeper - Value diversi</i>ty<br><br>If you would like to receive more material from any one of these campaigns, please specify in your e-mail, otherwise we will send a mixture of material from different campaigns.<br>In addition to our English-language materials, we can also provide you with campaign materials in Russian. Please let us know if you would prefer to receive Russian-language materials.<br><br>If you order before 12th February, the materials will be sure to arrive on time!<br><br><br><br>******************************************************************<u><br><br>Order Form for Campaign Material for the European Action Week Against Racism 201</u>6:<i><br><br>Yes, my organisation would like to receive CAMPAIGN POSTERS, POSTCARDS, and STICKERS<br><br>MATERIAL TO BE SEND TO:<br>Name organisation:<br>Street:<br>Postal Code:<br>City:<br>Country:<br>Phone:<br>Fax:<br>Email:<br>Website:<br><br>Contact person:<br>Mobile phone:<br><br>Additional questions or remark</i>s:<br><br><br>******************************************************************<u><br><br>We will organise the following activity for the Action Week</u>: <br>(in case you have already information about the activity you will organise, please fill the section below)<i><br><br>YES, our organisation will join the 'European Action Week Against Racism' - 2016!<br><br>OUR ACTIVITY is<br>title:<br>type of activity:<br>date (from-to):<br>activity place/ venue:<br>description:<br>theme(s):<br>organiser(s):<br>event website:<br>event Facebook page:<br>event Twitter name:<br><br>Contact address:<br>Same as mentioned above (where material will be send to) YES / NO<br><br>if NO:<br>organisation:<br>street:<br>city:<br>postal code:<br>country:<br>phone:<br>fax:<br>email:<br>website:<br>contact person:<br>mobile phone:<br><br>Know of any Other Activities in your country? Please inform u</i>s.<br><br>Please send this form to: <<21march email<u>>><br></u></font>
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<font face="Calibri" size="2">====<br><br>For further information contact:<br>UNITED for Intercultural Action<br>The campaign is coordinated by 'UNITED for Intercultural Action' - the pan-European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees. Within the UNITED network more than 550 organisations from a wide variety of backgrounds, from 46 European countries, work together in common activities and projects.<br><br>European Action Week Against Racism 2016<br><a href="http://weekagainstracism.eu" target="_blank">WeekAgainstRacism.eu</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedActionWeek" target="_blank">Facebook UnitedActionWeek</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/united__network" target="_blank">@UNITED__Network</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StrengthInDiversity&src=typd" target="_blank">#StrengthInDiversity</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:21March@unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">21March@unitedagainstracism.org</a><br>phone <a href="tel:%2B31-20-6834778" value="+31206834778" target="_blank">+31-20-6834778</a> - fax <a href="tel:%2B31-20-6834582" value="+31206834582" target="_blank">+31-20-6834582</a><br><br>----<br>This campaign has been funded with support of the Council of Europe (European Youth Foundation), the Erasmus+/ Youth in Action Programme of the European Union and the Open Society Foundations.<br>This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the sponsors cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.<br>UNITED’s publications can be freely re-used, translated and re-distributed, provided the source: <a href="http://www.unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">www.unitedagainstracism.org</a> - is mentioned and a copy is send to the UNITED secretariat.<br><br>----<br>UNITED is the pan-European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees, supported by more than 550 organisations from 48 European countries. How to join the network: see <a href="http://www.unitedagainstracism.org/supporters/" target="_blank">www.unitedagainstracism.org/supporters/</a><br><br>----<br>Your donation is most welcome:<br>- by Paypal via the button on <a href="http://www.unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">www.unitedagainstracism.org</a><br>- by bank to: UNITED, Postbus 413 NL-1000 AK Amsterdam<br>Account IBAN: NL28 INGB 000234315, BIC: INGBNL2A - Bank: ING Bank Amsterdam<br><br>----<br>UNITED is supported by:<br>more than 550 organisations from 48 European countries, many prominent individuals, private supporters and long-term volunteers from Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste, Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service and the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.<br>Since 1992 financial support was received from various sponsors such as: European Commission (General Budget/Socrates/Grundtvig/Youth in Action/Erasmus+/DG Employment Social Affairs/TACIS IBPP), 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 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, the Matra Programme of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Instituto Português da Juventude, National Integration Office Sweden, Service Nationale de la Jeunesse Luxembourg, LNU - Norwegian Youth Council, Europees Platform Grundtvig, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Federal Social 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, The Swedish National Board of Youth Affairs, Rothschild Foundation, Local Municipality of Budapest, Youth Board of Cyprus, Jewish Humanitarian Fund, Foundation Remembrance Responsibility and Future, Minority Rights Group Europe, OSCE - Mission to Skopje, Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Open Society Foundations, Children and Youth Development Fund Georgia, Final Frontiers Internet, Dijkman Print and others.<br>This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the sponsors cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.<br><br>----<br>UNITED E-NEWS is an irregular email service to over 12.000 organisations and contact persons active in the working fields: anti-racism, refugee support, anti-fascism, against antisemitism, migration, minority issues, intercultural youth work, against nationalism etc.<br>Regular postal mailings, containing publications such as Addressbook Against Racism, Calendar of Internationalism, Campaign reports, Posters etc. are sent to over 2.300 European organisations. If you also would like to receive this mailing: see <a href="http://www.unitedagainstracism.org/supporters/" target="_blank">www.unitedagainstracism.org/supporters/</a><br><br>You have received this E-news because your organisation or institution is listed in the UNITED online database and/or Addressbook Against Racism; you have attended a UNITED event; have participated in a UNITED campaign; are a partner in the working fields above; and/or have expressed an interest in UNITED network's issues.<br>If you don't want to receive E-news anymore, just let us know at <a href="mailto:info@unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">info@unitedagainstracism.org</a> with unsubscribe in the subject line.<br>If you want to receive a copy of E-news to your own (private) email address, just send a message from that address with 'subscribe' in the subject line. (UNITED does not publish private (email) addresses)<br><br>----<br>UNITED for Intercultural Action<br>European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees<br>Postbus 413 - NL 1000 AK Amsterdam<br>phone <a href="tel:%2B31-20-6834778" value="+31206834778" target="_blank">+31-20-6834778</a> - fax <a href="tel:%2B31-20-6834582" value="+31206834582" target="_blank">+31-20-6834582</a><br><a href="mailto:info@unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">info@unitedagainstracism.org</a> - <a href="http://www.unitedagainstracism.org" target="_blank">www.unitedagainstracism.org</a><br></font>
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