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The Multicultural Youth Pledge is coordinated by CMYI. This campaign is working to set the record straight, get some balance into the discussion, counter myths and provide information about the situation of migrant and refugee young people.
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I personally pledge to actively counter any negative stereotypes of migrant and refugee young people.
I pledge to tackle racism and discrimination in my own community and will work to foster the concepts of multiculturalism. |
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To fulfill the Multicultural Youth Pledge, we need decision makers at all levels to:
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- Actively counter negative stereotypes developing around African, particularly Sudanese young people,
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- Work harder to engage with and promote the skills, knowledge and energy of migrant and refugee young people,
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- Develop a national strategy to tackle racism and discrimination,
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- Fund comprehensive research into the real situation for migrant and refugee young people,
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- Increase targeted funding for support services for migrant and refugee young people.
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Email your support for the Multicultural Youth Pledge
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Click here to send an email in support of the Multicultural Youth Pledge. Simply provide your name and postcode.
Once you've signed up to the Multicultural Youth Pledge, we suggest to progress your pledge you act on some of the items below.
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 Find out more about our Case Studies
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Pressure Members of Parliament
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Contact the Media
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Find out more about our Case Studies
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Pressure Members of Parliament
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Who to Contact
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Sample Email to MPs
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Dear [name],
I have signed the Multicultural Youth Pledge. A pledge that states that I will actively counter any negative stereotypes of migrant and refugee young people. I think we need to work harder to engage with migrant and refugee young people, to promote their skills, knowledge and energy. We need a national strategy on racism and discrimination, new research and targeted funding for support services. I think we all need to tackle racism and discrimination and we need to foster the concepts of multiculturalism. I hope you can join with me in articulating these ideals in the lead up to the Federal election.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name] |
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Who to Contact
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Sample Letter to the Editor and/or Talkback Discussion
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I have signed the Multicultural Youth Pledge. A pledge that states that I will actively counter any negative stereotypes of migrant and refugee young people. I think we need to work harder to engage with migrant and refugee young people, to promote their skills, knowledge and energy. I’m tired of seeing negative stereotypes of migrant and refugee young people. Multiculturalism is something that has made our country strong, prosperous and unique and I think we all need to start recognising the importance of a diverse community.
[Your name and contact details] |
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Read Media Coverage:
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'Coalition accused of race politics' (The Age, 4 October 2007)
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'Ganging up' (Media Watch, ABC television, 8 October 2007)
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'Community's anger spills over' (The Age, 11 October 2007)
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Violence not way: minister stands fast (The Age, 12 October 2007)
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Setting the record straight (The Age (MyCareer), 1 December 2007)
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Reports and Information
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 'We are also Australian' (open letter by Shukria, Zahraa, Atong, Toruna, Yasmin, Mou Giir on behalf of
the Western Young People’s Independent Network Youth Committee - PDF, 97kb) |
