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UNITY GAME
• Insert timeline With the foundations of the Jolson/Houli The program will focus on interfaith
Hate crimes associated with Islamophobia
and anti-Semitism are breaking records, Unity Cup already in place, using the most dialogue, community engagement and
there has never been a more important powerful sport of AFL against the education through a series of touch points
time than now, for the Jewish and Muslim backdrop of the iconic MCG, and the including to ensure greater reach and
communities to stand together in solidarity combined strength of the biggest sporting engagement.
and lead the fight against discrimination, club, Richmond Football Club and the
prejudice and racism. As we know, sport Global roof body for Jewish sport, Further to this a number of ambassadors
and peace have a profound relationship. Maccabi, we think this is a critical time to from government, sport and community
Sport has been proven to contribute to expand the ‘interfaith through sport’ will be appointed to drive engagement.
peace through its power to promote program to ensure a positive narrative of
tolerance, respect and mutual unity, harmony and cohesion is shared Our program will break down barriers and
understanding. amongst the wider community. build bridges through sport.
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