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Anti-racism summit to be held at Bishopthorpe Palace in York this week

Sunday, 21 January 2024 21:19

By Will Harris

The summit will be co-hosted by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell and will see key figures and multi-faith leaders gather at Bishopthorpe Palace.

In a first for the city, an anti-racism summit is set to be held in York on Wednesday. The summit will be co-hosted by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell and will see key figures and multi-faith leaders gather at Bishopthorpe Palace.

About 60 people are set to attend the event organised by the York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK. The summit will include representatives from the Church of England, York Mosque and Islamic Centre, the York Liberal Jewish Community, York Travellers’ Trust and Refugee Action York.

The summit is set to coincide with the UN Education and Peace Day and aims to foster dialogue, understanding, and cooperation to help combat the pressing issues of racism and hate. 

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