CAMDEN FAITH COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP
26TH FEBRUARY 2007
We have adopted a common set of values concerning the quality of community life we aim to achieve throughout the borough.
We believe that:
- A diversity of faiths, groups, cultures and ages is a key strength of our society and a major source of civic and community wealth
- Mutual respect and equality of opportunity between different faiths, groups, cultures and ages should be fundamental tenets of civic and social behaviour and that working to achieve this is one of the hallmarks of an enlightened and mature society
- Community cohesion is best achieved through continuous dialogue, mutual understanding and frequent social interaction between different faiths, groups, cultures and ages, encouraged and facilitated by strong community leadership
- Disadvantage in all its forms represents the principle barrier to community cohesion, especially where it is experienced more by one group than another. Overcoming disadvantage in all its forms is, therefore, a fundamental goal for us.
- Racism and all forms of prejudice will not be tolerated and will be confronted
We believe that we are united in our magnificent diversity by our humanity and our common quest for equality, justice, freedom and dignity.
In the light of this statement, and our support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we
- Make no claim for our faith communities to be exempt from new anti-discrimination legislation
- Affirm the right of gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual people to equality of opportunity
- Commit ourselves to confront prejudice against gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual people in whatever form it takes.
