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European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees (UNITED )

UNITED - European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees

Postbus 413
Amsterdam
1000 AK
Netherlands
Phone : +31 20 6834778
Fax : +31 20 6834582
Email :

http://www.unitedagainstracism.org

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Collective of organisations

History

  • UNITED coordinates, supports and strengthens a network of 560 organisations from 46 European countries.
  • Memberships all share values such as intercultural communication, diversity and Human Rights.

Organisation/collective objectives

  • An end to racism, fascism, nationalism & discrimination.
  • Equal Rights for All.
  • Respect for Diversity.
  • Open Borders - Open Minds.

Main activities

  • Europe-wide campaigns: Action Week Against Racism around 21st March; International Refugee Day on 20th June; International Day Against Fascism & Antisemitism on 9th Nov; Fatal Realities of Fortress Europe, the list documenting refugee deaths since 1993.
  • International conferences - to create a platform for anti-racist activists.
  • Info-Point - to support and inform the movement.
  • Lobby.
  • Information system - to efficiently reach 8000 stakeholders across Europe.

Type of activities

  • Conferences.
  • Networking.
  • Lobbying.
  • Publications, info-point.

Vision of Europe

  • UNITED wants to build a Europe of tolerance and solidarity, a Europe of respect and perspectives.
  • Diversity is more than just living our lives next to each other. Intercultural understanding and cooperation is a goal.

Strong points

  • A large movment aims to fight racism in Europe.
  • A focus on the needed cooperation between cultures.
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