The Race Relations Unit
The unit was established in June 2002 to promote the interests of the ethnic
minorities. It produces publicity materials, operates a hotline for complaints and
enquires, conducts an outreach education programme in schools, and serves as the
secretariat to the Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony. It maintains close
liaison with ethnic minority communities and their representatives and, started this
year, to organise a series of cultural events to promote integration of ethnic
minorities into the community and better public understanding of their traditions and
cultures.
The Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony
The Committee was established in 2002. It advises the Government on
promotion of race relations and oversees a funding scheme to subsidise publicity and
public education activities by non-governmental organisations.
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