Racial discrimination
Racial discrimination and its effects on Irish society are being discussed at a youth event in Dublin today.
'Be Heard: Ending Racial Discrimination in Ireland’ is the name of the event.
The conference is hearing from 120 young people aged between 16 and 24 from different ethnic backgrounds.
Young people sharing their stories at #BeHeardOnCERD consultation on the elimination of racism hosted by @_IHREC and NYCI today. Inspiring event and a great collaboration! pic.twitter.com/mErjoaCpjo
— NYCI (@nycinews) March 30, 2019
The views gathered will be used as part of a report sent to the UN in November concerning Ireland's record regarding racial discrimination.
Today's event is being organised by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI).
“It’s more difficult to be courageous, but being cowardly doesn’t feel good either” Anastasia Crickley concludes with a call to action for each of us to combat racial discrimination #BeHeardOnCERD pic.twitter.com/9JFBkfCX4N
— IHREC (@_IHREC) March 30, 2019
