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Stronger Communities, working with local partners, voluntary and community groups to increase the resilience and well-being of the community as a whole.

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The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 is- ‘’be the light in the darkness’’, which is a reference to the fractured nature of our discourse in an increasingly polarised world. To join us on the 27th Jan, 11am, use the link below.
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Sadly, prejudice and hostility against people based on their identity still exists and continues to hurt people and communities around the world. By showing solidarity with one another and striving for a better future we can resist the darkness by being the light in the darkness.

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Every year on the 27th January we remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions of other people killed under Nazi Persecution. We remember the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. In a world scarred by genocide, we remember!

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St. Nicholas Day is mostly celebrated in Northern/ Eastern Europe and carries a connection to Christmas. On the eve, children put a shoe outside their bedroom doors or stocking in front of the fireplace and hope that they will find candy, coins, and a gift in them when they wake!

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Interfaith Week 2020 gives us the opportunity to shine a light and increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities. Promote understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs and celebrate the contribution of our faith communities.

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Islamophobia Awareness Month/ Interfaith Week 8th-15th November 2020. The Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Doreen Lee message of support.

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The 2020 Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day will be commemorated across the Bradford district, but due to Covid 19 this will be done in a different way. At 10.30 am on the 8th November Bradford Cathedral will stream a service.

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“Islamophobia is a direct or indirect act(s) of hatred and discrimination against people (individuals or groups) of the Islamic faith on grounds of their belief and practice.”

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This month we launch into #Islamophobia awareness month. We will be posting six key messages that highlight this #hatecrime & the contributions and diversity of #Muslims along with two webinars, one of which announces our definition. Use #IAMBradford to support the campaign.

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@ShehlaK3 @BME_Dementia @PHE_uk @raceequality @Shahid_MoSardar @MaryTilki @MikeClarkeAlz @nagina_j @NoreenKhan12 @KateLeeCEO @MeriYaadainCiC I'm trying not to chuckle to myself at what has actually been written because It would be funny if Dementia wasn't such a serious matter. Not sure why there isn't a qualified person in place to sense check what they are putting out.🧐

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Real Voices in Conversation- as part of Black History Month Stronger Communities spoke to four people who have.... see full video- https://t.co/Qu8xKv599L