Campaigners unite around More In Common message

Equality Carmartheshire – a partnership of local organisations and groups – took to the streets with a series of street stalls in Llanelli and Carmarthen,  to spread the message that we all have “More In Common”.   The campaign is part of a national effort to stop the escalation of Hate Crime which has been seen in the aftermath of the Brexit vote.

Equality Carmarthenshire is backed by groups and individuals representing the interests of people with disabilities , LGBT  (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people, Black and Minority Ethnic and religious groups as well as the county council, police, fire, health service, Coleg Sir Gar and other public sector interests.

Group sokesperson, Equality Carmarthenshire Vice-Chairperson Rebecca Rosenthal said;

“Carmarthenshire has a proud traditon of welcoming people from all backgounds to our community and we want to make sure that we continue to build on those values of respect and tolerance.

We want to spread a positive message that we are all equally valued and we all have a part to play in our community.

We are using the message that we all have “More In Common” to show that we are united and that we value the contribution that all members of our community can make.

The street stalls were a great success and were well received by the general public. Everyone we spoke to had positive comments to make and were pleased to see see this type of activity. We were joined on the day by Dyfed Powys Police who were promoting community safety and the Local Authority delivering their Wellbeing consultation.

We are lucky that we have not see the reports of rising hate crime that have been seen in other parts of the country, but we don’t want to be complacent.”

People can continue to support the campaign through social media, via the Facebook page ‘Equality Carmarthenshire’ or Twitter @equalitycarms

Unfortunately the Ammanford street stall had to be postponed due to poor weather, and will be held at a later date.