THIS week there will be the opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work being done by local organisations to promote good relations within our local communities, during Good Relations Week, running today, Monday, September 17 to Sunday 23.
The week long programme shines a spotlight on the good work that is ongoing across the City and District in the field of community relations and raising cultural awareness.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor John Boyle, said: “I’m really looking forward to celebrating some of the great work which is helping to build positive relations between cultures and communities, promoting diversity and challenging sectarianism and racism.
“I want to encourage everyone to go along to the various events and take the opportunity to find out more about the many rich and diverse cultures which make up our community.”
Good Relations officer with Council, Pauline O’Neill, said: “Good Relations Week is all about inspiring new ideas, promoting understanding, respect and engagement between and amongst all sections of our community.
“There will be a number of special events taking place over the course of the week and I would love to see people turning out to support their local community groups. It really is a week to be enjoyed by all!”
The theme for this year’s programme is Then, Now… Next? Which focuses on 20 years after the Good FridayAgreement, how far we have come and what we should do next.
Over 30 events are taking place throughout the Council area, including workshops, training events, launches, music events, showcases of work, public events and private events.
The Executive Office, the Department for Communities, the Department of Justice and other Government Agencies are supporting the week, and events are being organised by a wide range of bodies, including the Council, libraries, museums, community and voluntary groups, and youth organisations.
For more information about Good Relations Week please visit www.derrystrabane.com/goodrelations or contact Pauline O’Neill at Derry City and Strabane District Council by telephone on 028 7125 3253 or [email protected].
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