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Vision

“Australian Tamil Congress is formed in order to create a congress of our people, for our people and by our people based on the principles of justice and peace amongst ourselves, and to provide for a common voice in promoting our general welfare, prosperity, independence, equality, security and peace”                           

Mission

“The Australian Tamil Congress encourages the positive participation of Tamils in Australian society, highlights issues of importance to Tamils, upholds core Australian values and engages other communities, governments and organisations in addressing the socio-cultural and political concerns of Tamils. ”                           

Objective

“As part of an international Tamil human rights and political organization dedicated to generating change through ‘Collective Global Tamil’ action to institute and educate people on Tamils’ right to survival and self-determination, and to promote the safety, welfare, economic development of Tamils worldwide; and to teach the lessons of the Tamil Genocide in Sri Lanka for future generations. ”



Our Crusade for Peace and Justice - Message from founding member Dr R.T. Rajeswaran

"..The need of the hour is for our people, in each and every country that we have taken refuge in throughout the world, to unite and form country organisations that can constructively engage in diplomatic political dialogue with the governments of those countries to bring peace, dignity and freedom to our people wherever they may reside..."

"..On behalf of the Australian Tamil Congress, we invite you to join us and work with us to bring lasting justice and peace to our people. This work must start today; it cannot wait until tomorrow. Please join with us and make a difference and we shall rise from the ashes like the phoenix..."

Click here to read the full message

 

Taken from the TamilJustice blog

Australian Tamil Congress cannot be held liable for any Tamil Justice posts. Opinions appearing on Tamil Justice are only those of the authors and do not reflect the position of Australian Tamil Congress. Tamil Justice is an independent blog run by individuals that provides daily coverage of domestic and international events relating to Tamil issues. The Australian Tamil Congress has chosen to publish posts from Tamil Justice purely as a resource to keep our members updated on current news events.
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