Strength Through Diversity

We all want to be treated with dignity and respect. As a community and as individuals we value compassion, civility, and understanding. We are inspired by the example of those who befriend and help others who are overlooked, discriminated against or in need. From a recognition of our common desire to be respected, it is a small yet crucial step for us to recognize the importance of extending dignity and fair treatment to everyone, regardless of their differences.

 


Upcoming Events and Announcements

Utah and U.S. Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month

Read the State of Utah press release. Read President Obama's national proclamation.

First National Study on Crime Against Persons with Disabilities

Read the report from the US Department of Justice

Loud and Clear Film & Lecture Series: Voices from the Disability Community

Screenings held at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Dumke Auditorium, 410 Campus Center Drive- September 23 - December 16. Click here for information about the films and screening dates.

Mayor Becker Requests Public Comment on Proposed Human Rights Ordinance

Click here for the Mayor's letter and proposed ordinance.

Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission Discrimination Report July 2009

The City Human Rights Commission released its Discrimination Report on July 21, 2009.  Click here to read the report in its entirety.

 

Statement on Senate Bill 81

Mayor Becker Reaffirms Position on Senate Bill 81. Read his statement.

The Impact of SB81, "Illegal Immigration," on Utah

Information from the ACLU of Utah: PDF in English  PDF en espaňol

 
 
Center for Documentary Arts: Multicultural Bibliography

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the United Nation's adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The bibliography consists of local publications by Utah authors. Click here for the PDF.

 

Dialogue on Discrimination Series

For complete information on the Series, click here. The Dialogues are now complete; however, you can watch the videos online and submit your stories.


Results of the Spring 2008 Resident Survey are now online. Click here for the PDF file.


Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Click here to read the resolution.


General

Click here for photos from the February 2009 Diversity Day on the Hill.

 

The Sorenson Unity Center is now open. For a comprehensive list of events going on in the upcoming months please visit:

www.sorensonunitycenter.com


Watch the video clip: I Am Salt Lake City!

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