After reports about the increasing case of discrimination in the new York office of the mayor de Blasio and the Commission on human rights began a General campaign to promote tolerance among citizens. In the framework of the joint work is scheduled to run social advertisements and public events.
This initiative was the result of a 60% increase in the number of reported discrimination, which was submitted to the Commission on human rights in 2016 and a 30 percent increase in the number of complaints this year. The Commission reports that it is in the process 1600 cases of overt discrimination. For comparison, in may 2016, the organization worked with 1200 cases.
«In our city there is no place of hatred or prejudice,» said the speaker of the city Council of new York city, Melissa mark-Viverito. «At a time when the number of cases of discrimination is increasing at an alarming rate across the country, this campaign reminds us that all new Yorkers have the right to feel safe.»
Social events within the campaign will be held throughout the city. Each of them will contribute to building a dialogue between residents and authorities about tolerance for all residents of new York. A full schedule of events can be found on the website of the city Council.
