Immigrant Council calls on Irish businesses and schools to wear red against racism

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is calling on schools, businesses and community groups in Ireland to wear red against racism this week. 

As part of Wear Red Day, which takes place on Friday March 31, people are encouraged to wear the colour and make a donation to the charity. 

All funds raised through the initiative will be used by the ICI to continue their work on tackling racism in Ireland. 

Commenting ahead of the event, Integration Manager at the Immigrant Council, Valeria Aquino, said, "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." 

The ICI is also encouraging participants to share their Wear Red Day activities on social media using the hashtag #WRD23.

Wear Red Day is part of the Show Racism the Red Card anti-racism programme, which is operated by the ICI.

The programme provides educational resources, workshops, trainings and awareness-raising activities for primary and secondary schools, youth groups, workplaces and sporting stakeholders nationwide.