"Never Again" Association
organization
"Never Again" Association (Polish: Stowarzyszenie "Nigdy Więcej") is a Polish anti-racist organisation, based in Warsaw. The organisation has its roots in an informal youth group that was active since 1992. It was formally founded in 1996 by Marcin Kornak, a social activist, public life commentator, as well as a poet and songwriter who collaborated with independent rock bands. From the age of fifteen, due to an accident, Marcin Kornak lived with a physical disability.
Since Kornak's death in 2014 the organisation is headed by sociologist and political scientist Rafał Pankowski.
The organisation's work scope includes promoting multicultural understanding and contribution to the development of a democratic civil society in Poland and in the broader region of Central and Eastern Europe. "Never Again" is particularly concerned with the problem of education against racial and ethnic prejudices among the young.
"Never Again" is not linked to any political party.
Objectives
The major objectives of the "Never Again" Association include:
breaking the silence and raising awareness of the problem of racism and xenophobia;
building a broad and inclusive movement against racism and discrimination, for respect, inclusivity and diversity;
eliminating or marginalizing racist, xenophobic and antisemitic tendencies in various spheres of life.
The organization's activity has achieved broad national and international recognition.
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