Multi-faith celebrations
As part of 2012's Embracing Difference engagement programme, we are looking at how policing and crime affects various different groups, including those protected characteristics listed in equalities legislation.
We'll be building on work done in 2011, working in partnership with faith groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver a series of multi-faith events, each one celebrating a prominent date within the six main faith calendars.
Our multi-faith celebrations are designed to bring people of all faiths (and none) together to learn more about each others' beliefs and cultures.
As well as fun, food, drink and entertainment, these special family-friendly events provide people with the chance to find out more about different faiths, celebrate diversity, and talk about policing issues important to their communities.
Forthcoming events
More events are coming in 2012. Keep your eyes peeled for Vaisakhi (Sikh) and Wesak (Buddhist).
In November 2012 we'll be putting together a very special interfaith conference celebrating all faiths. If you're interested in getting involved, sharing ideas, contributing or just coming along, contact:
Rick Whitehead, Engagement Officer
Telephone: 0161 793 3139
Email: richard.whitehead@gmpa.gov.uk
Past events in 2011
As well as hosting our own events listed above, in 2011 we were also delighted to support Greater Manchester's Interfaith Group's annual conference and Bolton's first Eid, Diwali, and Coming of Christmas Celebration organised by Bolton Asian Elders. Here over 300 people learned what the celebrations meant to different faith groups and enjoyed entertainment from musicians, dancers, and children from a local school.
Faith and policing consultation
Take part in our faith and policing consultation: faith, ethnicity and policing
You can also send us your views using Facebook and Twitter.
- Ever been a victim of crime because of your faith or ethnic origin?
- Why do you think you were targeted? Because of the colour of your skin? Your accent? Your faith or religion?
- What type of crime was committed against you? Did you report it to the police?
- Do different faith groups want the police to prioritise different aspects of policing and crime?
This page was last updated on 3 April 2012