We Stand Together

24/01/2025

Delighted to be at the launch of the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Plan with Jonny Wineberg Qaisra Shahraz Carl Austin Behan Kate Green.

The full plan is available to download athttps://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/media/nf0dl34x/standing-together-report-police-and-crime-plan.pdf

20/01/2025

Wonderful session this morning with group of students from London College Of Music looking to bring the show Miss Brexit to Manchester in May, during Month.
We hope to run a joint workshop following a performance. Watch this space for more info and see https://www.missbrexit.com/ for more about this award-winning satire on the migrant experience in the UK.

10/12/2024

Free - Small Steps Family Matters Training.
Jan 23rd 2025 10am

This training was created and is delivered by the mum whose teenage son was recruited into a right wing political party. She understands what works and how to build trust and talk to families. This package assists people understand the impact extreme right-wing extremism has on families – mums, dads, wives and more.

See below for more details. As you may know the Extreme Right Wing is a growing concern across the UK. This training is ideal for any professional working with families and young people.

Book onto this training at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-steps-extreme-right-wing-erw-explained-salford-session-tickets-1101081046049

Delivered in a 1-hour session, this training is specifically aimed at showing the impact extreme right[1]wing extremism:

- - On families and what can be done to support them
The personal story of a mum who had a son involved in the extreme right-wing
- What issues families have
- What support families need
- How to have a conversation with a family
- How to build trust with a family

20/11/2024

Good to be at this afternoon's Greater Manchester Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) with Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester discussing social housing and the new Housing First strategy moving forward.

From May there will be a new GM Good Landlord Charter seeking to empower tenants who are currently disempowered in housing. For those landlords who do not sign up, are looking to give power to tenants to have property check to ensure properties are fit for purpose and tenants are not being abused. End of line where private renters do not behave properly would be compulsory purchase.

Looking at how, in the current mayoral term, will be able to build 10,000 new, net-zero homes. Linked to reforms to right to buy. Need to reverse situation where there is a net loss of social housing.

Also need to ensure sufficient social housing and unacceptable situation with asylum-seekers and refugees including quality of housing and evictions. Andy lambasted Serco’s approach. Mooted that local authorities could be brought back into management of housing.

Andy would love to see VCFSE organisations making our voice heard. He agreed that we should move to a non-profit basis for government investment in social housing and housing of refugees.

Also responded about traveller sites and care-experienced young people. He thinks all local authorities have sites but it certainly needs to be reviewed. Equity for care-experienced young people should be considered and possibly priority access for social housing.

Is conscious of age and identity appropriate housing. Faith communities can clearly take a role in helping with provision.

Other issues raised included around ensuring new housing includes sufficient with assistive technology for those with disabilities, provision of supported housing, and safe housing for people from different ethnic and identity backgrounds.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority Gmcvo Jules Palfreyman Jonny Wineberg Atiha Chaudry Alyson Malach Mary Gogarty

18/11/2024

Two free training events for professionals, teachers, parents and community activists:

Self Initiated Terrorism and the Online Space - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1026720146597

Hateful Ideologies - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1029879506327

Both explore the online space and the effects on vulnerable people.

Please click the Eventbrite links above to book on.

16/10/2024

Our We Stand Together Presentation at the launch of the Greater Manchester Hate Crime Plan this morning Manchester Cathedral.

With Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Kate Green, Rogers Govender.

26/09/2024

Book for Equality and Diversity UK's Black History Month Event on 31 October on Zoom at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BHM-2024

For more info email [email protected]

25/09/2024

Hello Buddy is a newly formed charity, number 1202908. It was founded by Michelle Moses to bring together children of all faiths and none.

She has organised a free arts and crafts holiday camp from 09:30 – 15:30 on October 21, 22, and 23 at Maccabi on Bury Old Road, for children aged 7-12. The initiative is supported by the Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester.

The attached flyer gives more details, and you can get an application form from [email protected]

Young children benefit from getting to know children of other faiths from an early an age as possible.

Michelle would also appreciate hearing from people who can help out. Please email her directly.

09/08/2024

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/who-predicts-a-riot - Our latest column now online via the Manchester Evening News addressing recent social unrest.

26/07/2024

Our statement on the on Manchester Airport Incident is now on our website at https://www.westandtogether.org.uk/news.

We Stand Together is deeply concerned about the incident that occurred at Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024, involving the airport police and several individuals. We extend our sympathies to those affected and are committed to supporting them during this difficult time.

Our charity is dedicated to promoting unity, understanding, and mutual respect within our communities. Incidents like this underscore the importance of our mission. We call for a thorough and transparent investigation into the events that transpired, ensuring that justice is served, and any necessary corrective actions are taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

We urge the community to remain calm and united as the investigation proceeds. It is crucial that we continue to foster a spirit of solidarity and support for one another, especially during challenging times.

We Stand Together will remain actively engaged in this matter, advocating for fairness and the protection of human rights. We also encourage anyone affected by this incident to reach out to us for support and guidance.

Together, we can work towards a more just and inclusive society.

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