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Auckland, March 3, 2022
A New Group aiming to promote peace, harmony, understanding and cooperation among ethnic communities has been formed in Auckland.
Called, ‘United Communities for Peace,’ the Group is led by its Chairman Prithi Pal Singh, a doyen of the Indian community and a pioneer in promoting social welfare for almost 55 years in New Zealand.
The United Communities Group (UCP) which was established recently, comprises Prithi Pal Singh, Daljit Singh, Neetu Kaur, Sarabjeet Kaur (Sikh Community), Dr Mustafa Farouk, Ibrar Sheikh, Aliya Danzeisen, Munira Khanum (Muslim Community), Vinod Kumar, Ranjna Patel, Nitika Sharma and Venkat Raman (Hindu Community).
Common solutions to common challenges
Mr Prithipal Singh said that the United Committee for Peace will work with various communities to seek common solutions to common challenges and promote peace and harmony among communities in New Zealand.
“While the UCP will not interfere in the internal affairs of communities, it will articulate a shared vision, values and commitment to promoting a respectful and constructive relationship. We will respond strategically to issues, including misunderstanding, misinformation, hate and false propaganda that may affect the peaceful co-existence of communities. These may relate to social, religious and related beliefs of the Sikh, Muslim, Hindu and other communities in New Zealand,” he said.
Mr Prithi Pal Singh said that the UCP will consult issues of concern among its members and share knowledge, skills and services to facilitate effective outcomes for wider communities.
“We will also endeavour to mobilise appropriate resources if needed to achieve partnership goals concerning the wellbeing of the wider communities and review, monitor progress and ensure that the partnership remains sustainable.
“We have taken the first steps bringing together representatives of the Sikh, Muslim and Hindu communities to provide a foundation for collaborative partnerships to address the needs and issues of our communities. We will initiate and engage in positive relations between various communities in a spirit of respectful co-existence, interaction and cooperation for the wellbeing of all New Zealanders,” Mr Prithipal Singh.
For further information, please contact Prithipal Singh at ppsingh@xtra.co.nz
