One small step… Policing Board pledges its support
31 July 2006
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has pledged commitment to an initiative to help improve community relations.
The board recently adopted the principles of the One Small Step Campaign, which strives to encourage everyone in Northern Ireland to play their own part in building a shared future.
One Small Step committee member, Mary McKee, director of the environmental regeneration agency Groundwork Northern Ireland, spoke of the importance of statutory bodies to have community relations principles at the heart of its organisation.
“The One Small Step Campaign aims to create awareness of the advantages of a shared future for Northern Ireland as well as the significant downsides if we continue to live in a divided society,” she said.
“In doing so, we strive to help people recognise that we all have a role to play in creating a more peaceful and stable community where we work together for our mutual benefit.
“The campaign has received support from hundreds of individuals, public figures, councils, community groups and statutory bodies.
“We are delighted that the Policing Board has endorsed the campaign principles and it is committed to working towards a more shared community and promoting good relations.
“All organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors should recognise the importance of proactively working towards the creation of a truly inclusive future, as our economy and society will benefit significantly.”
