Unity Summit 2024

As we approach the fifth anniversary of the 15 March Mosque attacks, we are honoured to invite you to join us at our inaugural Unity Summit 2024; organised by Sakinah Community Trust, a non-for-profit led by seven women who lost loved ones in the 15 March, 2019 mosque attacks. The Summit is a community-led initiative that provides a platform for thought leaders, government agencies, NGOs, survivors, and community activists to come together and engage in open meaningful discussions on combating hate, inspiring positive change, promoting healing, and social cohesion. The Summit will feature prominent speakers in a series of panel discussions. Registration is mandatory, with a limited capacity of up to 120 participants.

Programme at a glance:

Five Years on: Finding Peace in Restorative Justice: Panellists in this session have played pivotal roles in emphasizing the importance of survivor voices as integral components of community and government initiatives. The discussion in this session explores the path towards restorative justice in alignment with the recommendations from the RCOI (Royal Commission of Inquiry).

They are Us: Where do we belong? Panellists will present their research findings on the perspectives of Muslims and minorities living in New Zealand, shedding light on our experiences and collective aspirations..

Update on Online Hate: The widespread use of technology, coupled with the misuse of generative AI, has notably heightened the difficulties in combating online hate and its potential to incite violence. Striking a delicate balance between curbing hate speech and safeguarding privacy, freedom of speech, and other civil liberties poses significant challenges. The panellists will engage in a discussion about the present state of online hate and the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue.

Screening of an award-winning (30mins) documentary

Upstanding Community – Outstanding Support: Communities across NZ are taking proactive measures to implement tangible solutions at the grassroots level. This panel showcases noteworthy examples of transformative initiatives undertaken by these groups, illustrating the opportunities they are generating for like-minded individuals seeking positive change in their communities. The discussion also delves into the challenges encountered during these efforts.

Ka mua, ka muri - The Five Years Plan: "Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua" is a Māori whakataukī, or proverb, that can be translated to mean "I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past." This proverb encapsulates the concept of drawing wisdom and insights from the past to navigate the challenges of the future. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting one's history as a guide for moving forward and making informed decisions in the present and future. This panel invites you to reflect on the future do we aspire to be in? What is the roadmap guiding us there? And who will and should lead the way to that destination?