Do you Believe Muslim people?

Do you trust Muslim People?

I reckon a lot of you will says no...., but in 17 December 2008 there is some changing.

A second round of partnership funding is now available for groups wanting to build relationships and improve trust between Muslim communities and local police, national Race Discrimination Commissioner.This funding of up to $10,000 is available to those projects which are approved by the Steering Committee, the membership of which is made up of a balance of police and community leaders.

This program relations through the Community Policing Partnerships Program (CPPP), a partnership between the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF). This is to encourages police and Muslim communities to work together in responding to current issues identified and agreed upon by Muslim communities and police.

Police and community trust building programs have been established in some areas, while other programs encouraged young Muslim Australians to enter the police force.

Even more specific projects were funded such as Tie the Knot the program in Sydney’s South West, which aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence in Australian Muslim communities.

The time has come to focus all of our efforts on social, cultural and economic inclusion as the best way forward in helping all groups within our society feel like they are stakeholders in Australia’s future.

All of the 19 projects funded around Australia under the first round have helped to build bridges between local police and Muslim communities.

The CPPP provides a real opportunity to add value to cultural diversity in community life and demonstrate positive responses to community policing.

The CPPP is one of several programs the Australian Human Rights Commission is running until the end of 2010 with special funding of $250,000, it aims to promote social harmony across the Australian community.

This is just a good start builder trust each other between Muslim and Non Muslim

Posted by: Kathy Stevko