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5 July Committee

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5 July Committee
Comitato 5 Luglio
FoundedJuly, 2016
Location
FieldsAnti-racism, civil rights

The 5 July Committee Against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination or simply, 5 July Committee (Italian: Comitato 5 Luglio) is an organization based in Fermo, Italy, dedicated to combating hatred, racism, and discrimination.

History

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The committee was established in response to the murder of Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi[1] in Fermo in July 2016.[2] Emmanuel's death, a racially motivated act of violence,[3] prompted the formation of the committee to address and combat racism and discrimination in the community and beyond.[4]

Activities

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Every year, on July 5, the committee commemorates the anniversary of Emmanuel's death.[5] The organization holds events to honor his memory and promote a culture of inclusivity and human rights.[6] The committee supports initiatives that save lives at sea and in conflict zones, advocating for the humane treatment of migrants and viewing migration as a structural process and a human right.[7]

Paolo Pignocchi of Amnesty International (Marche)[8] giving speech at the 5 July Committee event infront of Palazzo dei Priori, Fermo, Italy

In response to the release of Amedeo Mancini, the man convicted of Emmanuel's murder, the committee, along with other organizations such as Associazione Casa Comune,[9] CGIL, ANPI, FIOM, and SPRAR projects Fermo-Porto San Giorgio, issued a statement. They expressed concern about the judicial decision and its implications for society[10] The statement highlighted their commitment to remembering Emmanuel and working towards a more inclusive and just community, emphasizing that such incidents should not be forgotten or repeated.[11]

The committee also engage in educational and advocacy work to combat racism and discrimination.[12] The organization collaborates with various local and national groups to support policies and initiatives that promote equality and protect human rights.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "La storia di Emmanuel Chidi Namdi, ucciso a Fermo". 7 July 2016.
  2. ^ "L'omicidio di Fermo è l'ultimo atto del profondo razzismo italiano". 7 July 2016.
  3. ^ ""Fermi contro il razzismo", a un anno dalla morte di Emmanuel a Fermo resta ancora tanto da fare". 8 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi: After escaping Boko Haram, Nigerian killed by Italian racists". 7 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Ricordando Emmanuel". 4 July 2018.
  6. ^ "In memoria di Emmanuel, corteo a Fermo". www.collettiva.it. 5 July 2017.
  7. ^ "?". m.cronachefermane.it. 3 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Immigrazione: gli studenti del Savoia-Benincasa si confrontano con Amnesty, UNICEF e AnconaToday". anconatoday.it (in Italian). 22 February 2018.
  9. ^ "Nuove adesioni alla manifestazione di Comune e Rete civile antirazzista in memoria di Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi". 12 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Nigeriano ucciso a Fermo, oggi il primo anniversario". www.ilrestodelcarlino.it. 5 July 2017.
  11. ^ "Cassazione: Emmanuel Chibdi Nnamdi vittima di razzismo". 12 December 2017.
  12. ^ "Oggi i funerali di Emmanuel, la città dice no al razzismo". www.ilmanifesto.it. 9 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Un simbolo contro il razzismo. 5 luglio, la richiesta della piazza: Fermo metta la targa in ricordo di Emmanuel". www.laprovinciadifermo.com. 5 July 2021.