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A week to show your opposition to racism

The European Week Against Racism is a series of events, run by people and organisations actively opposed to racism in Irish society.  It’s co-ordinated by ENAR Ireland.

From March 13–21, thousands of people, not just in Ireland but all across the EU will come together to promote and celebrate equal rights and diversity in Europe. Check out our calendar– and take part in a range of exciting and inspiring activities we’re helping to co-ordinate in Ireland.

March 21 – International Day Against Racism

These events culminate in the International Day Against Racism on March 21. This date was declared as a memorial by the United Nations in response to the murder of 69 anti-apartheid demonstrators in Sharpeville, South Africa, in 1960.

Who or what is ENAR Ireland?

The national network of anti-racist organisations, ENAR Ireland, is part of the European Network Against Racism.

ENAR brings together more than 600 organisations throughout the European Union, working to combat racism in all member states.

In Ireland, our members include: African Cultural Awareness Project, Akidwa, Cairde, Comhlamh, Community Workers Co-op, Cultúr, Donegal Fáilte Project, European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland, Galway Refugee Support Group, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Integration and Social Inclusion Centre, Irish Refugee Council, Irish Traveller Movement, Mayo Intercultural Action, Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, National Women’s Council Ireland (NWCI), New Communities Partnership, Pavee Point, Roma Support Group, Show Racism the Red Card, and Sport Against Racism Ireland.