Anti-Racism Month 2023
Every year March is an important month for Irish and global Anti-Racism Movements due to various national and international celebrations and commemoration days taking place, which focus on combating racism and celebrating diversity.
21st March marks the most important day in every anti-racist’s calendar. On that day in 1960, the Apartheid regime’s police opened fire and killed 69 Black people at a peaceful demonstration for equality and against apartheid laws in Sharpeville, South Africa. This date has since been declared the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination when the people across the globe show their opposition to racism and solidarity with those affected by it and in remembrance of the harmful impact of racism on individuals and communities. “Youth standing up against racism” is the 2021 theme for the Day.
Other important dates throughout march
Apart from Anti-Racism Day, other important events and celebrations are taking place throughout March. Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day opens the month on 1 March. It marks the anniversary of the formal recognition of the Travellers ethnicity in 2017 while celebrating their culture and heritage. Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day also celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations and other international organisations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN. International Women’s Day, marked annually on 8 March, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Join Anti-Racism Month 2023
Check out what is happening throughout March in the below Anti-Racism Events Calendar, join an event or organise one yourself.
ANTI-Racism Calendar
During the upcoming days and weeks thousands of people, not just in Ireland, but all across the EU and the globe will come together to promote and celebrate inclusion, equal rights and diversity. INAR and our Network Members will coordinate and mark not only these important dates but the entire month full of anti-racism and intercultural events and activities, between the 1st and 31st of March 2023.
Use hashtags: #ARM2023, #StrongerTogether & #TogetherAgainstRacism
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ANTI-RACISM EVENTS CALENDAR: Anti-Racism Month 2023
1 – 31 MARCH
Waterford Anti-Racism Month
LOCATION : Waterford Anti-Racism Month Calendar
CONTACT : waterfordantiracistmonth@gmail.com
ORGANISER : Waterford Intergration Services
The Waterford Anti-Racism calendar provides information on a range of activities taking place in Waterford during the month of March, These activities coincide with International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Festival, Seachtain na nGaeilge, EU Anti-Racism Week, Nowruz, International Poetry Day, French Language Day, International Day to Combat Islamophobia and the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day. More events will be added as they are confirmed for later in the month.
1 MARCH
Celebrating Traveller ethnicity
LOCATION : Traveller Visibility Group, 25 Lower John Street, Cork, Ireland
TIME : 11 AM
CONTACT : tvgtehmina@gmail.com
ORGANISER : Tehmina
Celebrating and reflecting on six years of Traveller ethnicity recognition
3 – 10 MARCH
More International Women’s Day Events
LOCATION : National Women’s Council of Ireland Events Page
CONTACT : Contact details on events page
ORGANISER : Various Organisations
The National Women’s Council has a compiled list of events commemorating International Women’s Day on their website. This includes events by:
– Southside Partnership Women’s Programme.
– Ethnic Minority Domestic Abuse Observatory
– Dunboyne College of Further Education
– Inishowen Development Partnership & Women’s Collective Donegal
– Fermanagh Women’s Aid – Cultúr Womens Group
– Women of Wicklow Social Inclusion Network
– National Library of Ireland
– Women in Research
– An Cosan
– ILMI
– Amdalah Africa Foundation
5 MARCH
Stand With Ukraine
LOCATION : Outside St Peter’s Church, West Street, Drogheda
TIME : 12 PM
CONTACT : @Drogheda4All on Twitter
ORGANISER : Drogheda 4 All
A solidarity vigil is being held in Drogheda this Sunday at 12pm in observance of the year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to show solidarity with our local Ukrainian refugees. The vigil includes a speech from Natasha IbAmex and music from Grow Music. All are welcome
Embracing Equity
LOCATION : Online
TIME : 6: 45 PM
CONTACT : info@jcicork.ie
ORGANISER : JCI Cork & Good Day Cork
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality.
Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity.
Book your free spot using link in our bio!!
As we draw closer to International Women’s Day 2023, JCI Cork is happy to announce a panel discussion and focus workshop on the theme of ‘Equity in Education’. We have 2 amazing speakers renowned across Ireland in the field of advocating for education for women especially those who missed out on learning opportunities due to ‘family first’ commitments and those coming from minority and underprivileged background.
Speaker 1: Nuala Keher –
Nuala Keher is Academic Director and co-founder of EQUAL Ireland, a Social Enterprise dedicated to providing University education for adults who missed out on earlier opportunities.
Speaker 2: Fahmeda Naheed –
Fahmeda Naheed is a former Graduate Intern for Diversity, Executive Officer, An Garda Siochana, Regional Office, Anglesea Street, Cork, Ireland.
This free online event is organised as a joint initiative between JCI Cork and Good Day Cork.
7 MARCH
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Impact Of Cyber Violence Against Women Webinar
LOCATION : Online
TIME : 11 AM
CONTACT : Email ethnicminority@odvss.ie to reserve your place
ORGANISER : Ethnic Minority Domestic Abuse Observatory
International Women’s Day 2023 Ethnic Minority Domestic Abuse Observatory is holding a FREE webinar on the 7th March 2023 at 11am – 1pm. ‘Impact of cyber violence against women – Trends, prevention strategies and the role of law enforcement
International Women’s Day – Twin Towns
LOCATION : In-person event (message via facebook to Donegal Intercultural Platform)
TIME : 11 – 1 PM
CONTACT : 086 455 7475 (Nolunga)
ORGANISER : Donegal Intercultural Platform
A social women-only gathering of migrant, refugee BME women (all women welcome)
Embracing Equity
LOCATION : Online
TIME : 6:45 PM
CONTACT : info@jcicork.ie
ORGANISER : JCI Cork & Good Day Cork
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality.
Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity.
Book your free spot using link in our bio!!
As we draw closer to International Women’s Day 2023, JCI Cork is happy to announce a panel discussion and focus workshop on the theme of ‘Equity in Education’. We have 2 amazing speakers renowned across Ireland in the field of advocating for education for women especially those who missed out on learning opportunities due to ‘family first’ commitments and those coming from minority and underprivileged background.
Speaker 1: Nuala Keher –
Nuala Keher is Academic Director and co-founder of EQUAL Ireland, a Social Enterprise dedicated to providing University education for adults who missed out on earlier opportunities.
Speaker 2: Fahmeda Naheed –
Fahmeda Naheed is a former Graduate Intern for Diversity, Executive Officer, An Garda Siochana, Regional Office, Anglesea Street, Cork, Ireland.
This free online event is organised as a joint initiative between JCI Cork and Good Day Cork.
8 MARCH
International Women’s Day Letterkenny Meet-up
LOCATION : In-person at the Intercultural Platform Hub, Letterkenny F91 D684 message via facebook
TIME : 12′ 30 PM – 14:30 PM
CONTACT : 086 455 7475 (Nolunga)
ORGANISER : Donegal Intercultural Platform
A meet-up for all the women recently arrived in the two IPAS accommodation centres here in Letterkenny
18 MARCH
Annual Multicultural Day
LOCATION : Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland W: islamireland.ie • Facebook: facebook.com/islamireland Twitter: twitter.com/islamireland • Instagram: instagram.com/islamireland
TIME : 12 PM – 5 PM
CONTACT : events@islamireland.ie, W: islamireland.ie • Facebook: facebook.com/islamireland Twitter: twitter.com/islamireland • Instagram: instagram.com/islamireland
ORGANISER : Summayah Kenna
A celebration of cultures and fun for all the family. Ethnic Bazaar, Football Tournament, Face painting, balloon modelling, pet farm, bbq, ethnic food stalls, and much more
20 – 24 MARCH
Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week
LOCATION : University of Galway
CONTACT : ovpedi@universityofgalway.ie
ORGANISER : Office of the Vice-President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Under the auspices of the Office of the Vice-President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, the inaugural University of Galway Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week will occur during the 20th – 24th March 2023 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the conferring of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws to Nelson Mandela. The week of events aims to empower our University community to act on Nelson Mandala’s Anti-Racism vision and our values of respect, openness, excellence and sustainability, through the advancement of race equality and anti-racism.
There will be over twenty events during the week including the HEA National Race Equality Conference, Race Equality training, Experience Africa Day, Whist A Thary: Traveller and Roma Film Festival and guest speakers including Emer O’Neill, Rosemarie Maughan, Dr Amanullah De Sondy, Ikenna Anyabuike and others.
Click on the link for further information – https://www.universityofgalway.ie/equalityanddiversity/raceequality/nelsonmandelaanti-racismweek
21 MARCH
Understanding and Reporting Racism
LOCATION : Intercultural Hub, Oliver Plunkett Rd, Letterkenny
TIME : 9 AM – 1 PM
CONTACT : 086 084 1433 donegalip@gmail.com
ORGANISER : Donegal Intercultural Platform
Intercultural Platform, colleagues from Think Equality Donegal & an Garda Siochána help devone Racism and explore how to report to police service and the iReporting system.
Migrant Solidarity Day
LOCATION : Navan Parish room, St.Anne’s Resource Centre, Navan, C15 YN12
TIME : 11 AM – 1 PM
CONTACT : reuben@cultur.ie 046 9093120
ORGANISER : Cultur Migrant Centre
“Migrant Solidarity Day” is to mark the EU Week against Racism. Through this event we aim to provide an inclusive and participative space to show our opposition against racism, to celebrate diversity and promote positive local community relationships.
Launch of Letterkenny iReporting Centre at Intercultural Hub
LOCATION : Intercultural Hub, Oliver Plunkett Rd, Letterkenny
TIME : 1: 30 PM
CONTACT : 086 084 1433 donegalip@gmail.com
ORGANISER : Donegal Intercultural Platform
Following a Reporting Racism workshop the Intercultural Platform will launch their iReporting project as part of their anti-racism campaign.
23 MARCH
Exploring Unconscious Bias
LOCATION : Visual Carlow
TIME : 9 AM – 1 PM
CONTACT : marketing@carlowcollege.ie; smcdermott@carlowdevelopment.ie
ORGANISER : Carlow College. Visial Theatre. Carlow County Development Partnership
This event will explore Unconscious Bias and hear about the lived experiences of people who experience Conscious and Unconscious Bias on a regular basis. There will be a world cafe session in which a variety of topics will be explored from racism to microaggresion to to migration. Keynote speaker equality activist
EmerO’Neill
Intercultural Charter Roll Out
LOCATION : Visual Theatre, College Street, Carlow.
TIME : 1 PM
CONTACT : smcdermott@carlowdevelopment.ie 086 3843361 www.carlowdevelopment.ie
ORGANISER : Carlow College. Visual Theatre. Carlow County Development Partnership
Carlows Migrant and Intercultural Strategy includes a Charter where businesses, NGO’s, Schools, Community Groups, the Local Authority and others are invited to sign the Charter. By signing the Charter, a committment will be given by the signatories to abide by the Charter as a guide in inclusiveness, anti discrimination and actively working towards an intercultural Carlow for all.
28 MARCH
SALAAM & Racism Awareness
LOCATION : Migrant Rights Centre, Nano Nagle, T12VRC8
TIME : 12 NOON – 2 PM
CONTACT : f.naheed@doras.org
ORGANISER : Cork Migrant Centre
Talk on the joint work of the Immigration Council, Doras and INAR on a research initiative led by the University of Limerick on knowledge of the legal rights and entitlements of the muslim communities in Ireland.
29 MARCH
Migration and Inclusion in Ireland: A Community Work Response
LOCATION : F2 Centre, Reuben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin 8
TIME : 10:30 – 15:30
CONTACT : racheldoyle@cwi.ie
ORGANISER : Community Work Ireland
A learning exchange for community workers and leaders working with and in migrant communities and groups.
Are you a community worker or in a leadership role in your community or project?
Are you from a migrant background and playing a leadership role in your community?
Are you working with people and communities from a migrant background?
Don’t miss out on this highly participative and interactive learning exchange.
What to expect:
Sharing practice, skills and expertise with other community workers and leaders
Upskilling on information, tools and analysis
Networking and building contacts and solidarity
Building a call to action
Email racheldoyle@cwi.ie to register or for further information
Speak Out Against Racism Report Launch
LOCATION : Leinster House
TIME : 10:30 – 11:30
CONTACT : ICOS
ORGANISER : International Council for International Students
On Wednesday 29 March, the Irish Council for International Students will launch its Speak Out Against Racism Report which explores international students’ experience of racism in Ireland. A photo call will take place at Leinster House at 11.15am.