Wear Red to help combat racism in Ireland: Immigrant Council launches annual anti-racism initiative.
Wear red to help combat racism in Ireland: Immigrant Council launches annual anti-racism initiative.
The Immigrant Council of Ireland’s anti-racism initiative, Wear Red Day, will take place on Thursday, 21st March. To mark the day, the Immigrant Council is calling on schools, businesses, sports clubs and community groups across the country to wear red and raise vital funds to help fight against racism in Ireland.
All the funds raised through Wear Red Day will be used by the Immigrant Council to continue their work on tackling racism in Ireland. Over 120 schools and businesses took part in the initiative last year.
Commenting ahead of the event, Brian Killoran, CEO at the Immigrant Council said: “Wear Red Day is an important opportunity for schools, businesses, sports clubs and community groups alike to send out a strong message that they will continue to challenge racism in all forms. It is a shared responsibility across society, in our homes, schools, workplaces and communities, to ensure that an anti-racism ethos is maintained throughout the year.
“As well as wearing red, we’re also encouraging people to run activities throughout the day – everything from five-aside competitions, no-uniform days, to bake sales – all to help boost donations. We were delighted with the interest last year and want to see more people getting involved on 21st March!”
The Immigrant Council is encouraging participants to share their Wear Red Day activities on social media using the hashtag #WRD24.
Wear Red Day is part of the Show Racism the Red Card anti-racism programme, which is operated in Ireland by the Immigrant Council. The programme provides educational resources, workshops, training and awareness-raising activities for primary and secondary schools, youth groups, workplaces and sporting stakeholders nationwide.
If you want to join us you can register here.
Further information on Wear Red Day is available here.
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Notes to the Editor
· Brian Killoran, CEO, Immigrant Council of Ireland, is available for interview.
· Valéria Aquino, Integration Manager, at the Immigrant Council of Ireland, is available for interview.
· Kensika Monshengwo, Intercultural Training Coordinator at the Immigrant Council of Ireland, is available for interview.
About the Immigrant Council
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is the leading national human rights organisation working to defend migrant rights in Ireland. It provides free immigration advice and legal support through its helpline and law centre, as well as campaigning for immigration reform. The Council also provides support to victims of racism and human trafficking, and provides opportunities for migrants to connect with each other and their communities. Visit www.immigrantcouncil.ie for more information.
The Immigrant Council’s Anti-Racism Support service is available online at www.immigrantcouncil.ie/reportracism .
Follow the Council on social media:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/immigrationIRL
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImmigrantCouncil