5 July Committee
Comitato 5 Luglio | |
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| Founded | July, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Fields | Anti-racism, civil rights |
The 5 July Committee Against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination or simply, 5 July Committee (Italian: Comitato 5 Luglio) is an organization based in Fermo, Italy, dedicated to combating hatred, racism, and discrimination.
History
[edit]The committee was established in response to the murder of Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi[1] in Fermo in July 2016.[2] Emmanuel's death, a racially motivated act of violence,[3] prompted the formation of the committee to address and combat racism and discrimination in the community and beyond.[4]
Activities
[edit]Every year, on July 5, the committee commemorates the anniversary of Emmanuel's death.[5] The organization holds events to honor his memory and promote a culture of inclusivity and human rights.[6] The committee supports initiatives that save lives at sea and in conflict zones, advocating for the humane treatment of migrants and viewing migration as a structural process and a human right.[7]
In response to the release of Amedeo Mancini, the man convicted of Emmanuel's murder, the committee, along with other organizations such as Associazione Casa Comune,[9] CGIL, ANPI, FIOM, and SPRAR projects Fermo-Porto San Giorgio, issued a statement. They expressed concern about the judicial decision and its implications for society[10] The statement highlighted their commitment to remembering Emmanuel and working towards a more inclusive and just community, emphasizing that such incidents should not be forgotten or repeated.[11]
The committee also engage in educational and advocacy work to combat racism and discrimination.[12] The organization collaborates with various local and national groups to support policies and initiatives that promote equality and protect human rights.[13]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "La storia di Emmanuel Chidi Namdi, ucciso a Fermo". 7 July 2016.
- ^ "L'omicidio di Fermo è l'ultimo atto del profondo razzismo italiano". 7 July 2016.
- ^ ""Fermi contro il razzismo", a un anno dalla morte di Emmanuel a Fermo resta ancora tanto da fare". 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi: After escaping Boko Haram, Nigerian killed by Italian racists". 7 July 2016.
- ^ "Ricordando Emmanuel". 4 July 2018.
- ^ "In memoria di Emmanuel, corteo a Fermo". www.collettiva.it. 5 July 2017.
- ^ "?". m.cronachefermane.it. 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Immigrazione: gli studenti del Savoia-Benincasa si confrontano con Amnesty, UNICEF e AnconaToday". anconatoday.it (in Italian). 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Nuove adesioni alla manifestazione di Comune e Rete civile antirazzista in memoria di Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi". 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Nigeriano ucciso a Fermo, oggi il primo anniversario". www.ilrestodelcarlino.it. 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Cassazione: Emmanuel Chibdi Nnamdi vittima di razzismo". 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Oggi i funerali di Emmanuel, la città dice no al razzismo". www.ilmanifesto.it. 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Un simbolo contro il razzismo. 5 luglio, la richiesta della piazza: Fermo metta la targa in ricordo di Emmanuel". www.laprovinciadifermo.com. 5 July 2021.