The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is calling on schools, businesses and community groups in Cavan and Monaghan to join their anti-racism initiative - Wear Red Day - this week.
As part of the event, which takes place today, people are being encouraged to wear red and make a donation to the charity. All the funds raised through Wear Red Day will be used by the Immigrant Council to continue its work on tackling racism in Ireland.
Wear Red Day is part of the Show Racism the Red Card anti-racism programme, which provides educational resources, workshops, trainings and awareness-raising activities for primary and secondary schools, youth groups, workplaces and sporting stakeholders nationwide. The Immigrant Council is encouraging participants to share their Wear Red Day activities on social media using the hashtag #WRD23.
"Wear Red Day is an important opportunity for schools, businesses and community groups alike to send out a strong message that we as communities welcome diversity, celebrate it, and take a stand against racism in all forms.
"With racist incidents on the rise, it is vital that we provide people with the tools and knowledge they need to properly deal with racism. Wear Red Day is a great opportunity for schools and workplaces to start the conversation on racism and discrimination.
"As well as wearing red, we're also encouraging people to run activities throughout the day - everything from five-aside competitions, to bake sales - all to help boost donations. We hope the people of Cavan and Monaghan get behind this initiative and show their support on Friday," said Valeria Aquino, Integration Manager at the Immigrant Council.
