Tampere Week Against Racism

The annual Tampere Week Against Racism is a joint effort between many people and organizations. The aim of the week is to confront racism, eradicate social exclusion and to promote tolerance in our developing multicultural society. Rasmus Tampere is known for co-ordinating a diverse assortment of events, planned and realized in association with local minorities. For more detailed information and schedules visit the Program-section. Tampere Week Against Racism was established to honour The Day Against Racism, which was introduced in 1966 by the United Nations, and takes place in all UN member states in 21st March. The origins of the day are tied in with an incident, which took place in Sharpeville, South Africa in 21st March 1960. The local police opened fire during a friendly protest, killing 69 participants. Six years later, the UN general assembly declared the Day Against Racism to be held annually the very same day, 21st March.

Do something good for the environment: Throw away your prejudice

During the Week Against Racism Red Cross volunteers gather people's prejudices about minority groups on paper and toss them into a big red garbage bin. Red is the distinctive colour of problem-waste. Prejudice cannot be recycled. You can dispose of your prejudice - and challenge others to do the same- at countless events around Finland during the Week Against Racism. More information about this campaign (in Finnish) at: http://www.luovuennakkoluuloistasi.fi