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Unite as One

Our Aim is to create a South African society in which people notwithstanding their language or country of origin, respect each other and live together peacefully.

Our Goal is to collect one million signed pledges supported by specific actions and events to express support for the campaign which will run from Mandela Day on 18 July until African Human Rights Day on 17 October 2010.

How do we do it? The campaign uses a common pledge as a tool to transmit a positive message of unity as widely as possible amongst South African society and to encourage individuals and groups to take action.

How can I get involved?

  • Use your personal networks,existing projects,community organisations, etc. to gather support for the campaign!
  • Postcards and petition forms with a common pledge for unity will be distributed as widely as possible through public transport, churches, mosques, libraries, internet cafes, etc. The postcards have a space for comments and a call for action. Recipients will be asked to send the postcards back to the campaign organisers who will put together an exhibition.
  • Organise and take part in Unity marches, ambush theatre on the street, street soccer tournaments, painted murals, photovoice project! Attend Documentary screenings, facilitated discussions,performing arts workshops.
  • Become fans of our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter
  • Send us petition forms, pledge postcards, reports and photographs of your activities!

Sign the pledge by clicking on the PLEDGE button below and filling in the online petition - or sign the pledge by sms'ing the word 'UNITE' along with your name and surname to 32759. Standard sms rates apply.   

 

    4544 people have signed the pledge so far - we welcome pledges from everybody living in South Africa!

Who can get involved?

Everyone! By signing the pledge, individuals and groups become part of the campaign and commit to taking concrete actions through which they contribute to a united South Africa.

Contact us if you have an idea, need campaign materials or want more information on what you can do!

Contact Us: UNITE AS ONE Campaign, Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town

Address: 47 Commercial Street, Cape Town, 8001 or PO BOX 3345, Cape Town, 8000

Phone: +27 21 465 64 33 / Fax: +27 21 465 63 17

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Unite as One - One Africa


I am 1 of a million people living in South Africa who 

 Says YES to: humanity, peace and unity 

Says NO to: racism, ignorance and violence

I promise to confront ignorance with knowledge; prejudice with tolerance; and isolation with the outstretched hand of generosity.

I will

  • celebrate the common humanity of people and our shared heritage as Africans
  • recognise and protect human rights of all people living in South Africa, no matter their language or country of origin
  • attempt to prevent any acts of xenophobia -- intolerance, intimidation or violence; and to report to the police if any person violates the rights or safety of another.

Click here to sign the petition

Download and print out the CAMPAIGN INFORMATION PAGE and the PLEDGE PAGE and the PETITION FORM .. and circulate in your networks!


Our Aim is to create a South African society in which people notwithstanding their language or country of origin, respect each other and live
together peacefully.
Our Goal is to collect one million signed
pledges supported by specific actions and
events to express support for the campaign which
will run from Mandela Day on 18 July until African
Human Rights Day on 17 October 2010.
How do we do it? The campaign uses a common
pledge as a tool to transmit a positive message of
unity as widely as possible amongst South African
society and to encourage individuals and groups to
take action
How can I get involved?
Use your personal networks,existing projects,community organisations,etc.to gain support for the campaign!
•
Support our Postcard Campaign: Postcards and petition forms with a common pledge for unity will be
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distributed as widely as possible through public transport, churches, mosques, libraries, internet cafes,
etc.The postcards have a space for comments and a call for action. Recipients will be asked to send the
postcards back to the campaign organizers who will put together an exhibition.
Organise and take part in Unity marches, ambush theatre on the street, street soccer tournaments,
•
painted murals,photovoice project! Attend Documentary screenings,facilitated discussions,performing
arts workshops.
Talk to us on twitter, facebook and through our website www.uniteasone.org.za
•
Send us petition forms, pledge postcards, reports and photographs of your activities!
•
Our Aim is to create a South African society
Who can get involved? Everyone! By signing the pledge individuals and groups become part of the campaign
and commit to taking concrete actions through which they contribute to a united South Africa.
Contact us if you have an idea, need campaign materials or want more information on what you can do!
Contact: UNITE AS ONE Campaign, Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town
47 Commercial Street, Cape Town, 8001, +27 21 465 64 33 / F: +27 21 465 63 17 - PO BOX 3345 Cape Town, 8000
See the campaign website www.uniteasone.org.za
Become a fan of our face book page: Unite as One – One Africa

Important Phone Numbers

City of Cape Town (Disaster Management) number to report Xenophobic attacks: 080 911 HELP (4357)

Police numbers to report Xenophobic attacks or threats

Metrorail (WCape) numbers to report Xenophobic attacks or threats

WCape Cluster and Station Commanders