Friday, 5 July 2013 00:00
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‘Rally for Unity’ is a movement to show that moderates are strong and united against hate and are committed to promote understanding about the strengths of diversity and unity.
Given the recent spate of hate speech and the marginalisation of minority communities in general, a voluntary movement of concerned Sri Lankans from various institutions, professions and industries are organising a series of non-partisan, non-violent awareness campaigns and rallies against racist actions and hate-speech in Sri Lanka. Following the successful rally at Greenpath in Colombo on 28 April, another event planned to be held on Sunday 7 July at 11:30 a.m. in Matara, ‘Rally For Unity – Hate Has No Place in Sri Lanka,’ which it is hoped will be a catalyst for many more similar events and initiatives.
The rally hopes to empower the silent majority of moderate Sri Lankans to stand up for an inclusive Sri Lanka.
In order to remain non-partisan participants are asked to refrain from organisational branding at this event, which looks forward to the people’s collaboration in respecting and embracing the diversity of Sri Lanka.
Please check www.facebook.com/RallyForUnity for more info including details of the previous rally at Greenpath in Colombo and other interventions so far.
