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OFMDFM launches consultation for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration
The new Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration has been released for consultation.
This is an important document and statement of policy intentions towards the renewal of interface communities.
The consultation was launched by first minister Peter Robinson and deputy first minister Martin McGuinness. Mr Robinson said: "We have all come a long way in the past decade and it is important that we now build on the good work that has already been achieved in shaping a better future for everyone.
"We want to build a society where everyone shares in and enjoys the benefits of peace and stability. The Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration will address issues impacting on disaffected young people, tackle the conditions that perpetuate urban interfaces and rural segregation, as well as addressing those issues facing both established minority ethnic groups and new arrivals within our community.
"We look forward to hearing the views of people from right across our society and we would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to either attend a public meeting or to respond in writing. It is important that you have your say on how we can make our society a better place for everyone."
You can view the document at: www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/government-citizens-and-rights/government-1/public-consultations/featured-consultations.htm
Public meetings will take place at a range of locations throughout September.
Wednesday 1 September, Derry/Londonderry
Monday 6 September, Belfast
Tuesday 7 September, Newry
Thursday 9 September, Cookstown
Monday 13 September, Ballymena
Wednesday 15 September, Enniskillen
Tuesday 21 September, Newtownards
Wednesday 22 September, Portadown
Monday 27 September, Armagh
Wednesday 29 September, Omagh
Written responses to the consultation can be sent to:
Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Project Team
Telephone: 028 9052 8497
Fax: 028 9052 3272
Text phone: 028 9052 2526
Email: csi@ofmdfmni.gov.uk
www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/index/equality/community-relations.htm
Closing date for responses: 29 October 2010.
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