Mid Ulster groups showcase their good relations efforts

This year’s virtual Good Relations Week, delivered by the Community Relations Council, will run from Monday 14th to Monday 21st September and include a virtual programme of over 150 online events and digital content from a diverse range of groups and organisations.

The theme for the online showcase is ‘Celebrating Our Journey, Embracing Our Future,’ and the programme of events and content will include online workshops, Zoom lectures, online panel discussions, podcasts, digital storytelling and virtual exhibitions.

The online events and digital content will explore topics such as tackling sectarianism and racism, cultural diversity, dealing with the past, faith, sport, young people and language.

Event and Content organisers include community and voluntary organisations, local councils, Libraries NI, the Education Authority, Ulster Rugby, Queen’s University, and Ulster University.

Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Cathal Mallaghan, said: “2020 has been a year many of us won’t forget with Covid-19 having an impact on everyone’s lives, interrupting many of the things we take for granted.

“For this reason, I am delighted that Good Relations Week 2020 will take place, albeit in a new, adapted format.

“The impressive online programme will focus on many important and pertinent topics relevant to everyday life here, including sectarianism, racism and cultural diversity so I would encourage as many people as possible to virtually come together and take part.”

Nisha Tandon, Board member of the Community Relations Council added: “This is a big year for us as we celebrate 30 years of investment in outstanding community relations work, and we are delighted to deliver over 150 online events that will showcase the fantastic efforts of people and communities in tackling sectarianism and racism and promoting cultural diversity.

“This online experience will demonstrate the spirit of good relations to a new virtual audience and make this year’s Good Relations Week a modern celebration of Northern Ireland’s diverse culture and heritage.” For more information visit: www.goodrelationsweek.com

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