Kerry People Asked To Show Racism The Red Card

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Pictured at a previous Show Racism the Red Card event is Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD at Midleton Educate Together National School.

SCHOOLS, businesses, community and sports organisations in Kerry are being encouraged to get involved in Wear Red Day, an initiative of anti-racism and education charity, Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC).

Show Racism the Red Card is calling on the public to wear red Friday, 24th November, and donate €2 to help raise much needed funds for the charity.

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All funds raised through Wear Red Day will be used by Show Racism the Red Card to continue to challenge racism by providing education resources, programmes and intercultural activities which support integration.

Speaking about Wear Red Day, Garrett Mullan, Coordinator of Show Racism the Red Card, said: “We are excited to be organising Wear Red day for a second year in a row. It is more important than ever that the topic of racism is addressed and that Kerry people of all ages are educated on how to tackle it.

““According to European Network Against Racism Ireland, in 2016 there were 435 incidents of racism reported through its iReport system. So far in 2017, 450 reports have been made.

“With racist incidents on the increase, we need to equip children and adults alike with the knowledge and skills to address and deal with racism.

“We are calling on Kerry schools, businesses, sports and community organisations to support our work by getting involved with Wear Red Day. As well as wearing red, schools and organisations can organize fun activities such as keepie-uppie competitions, bake sales to help boost donations. All funds raised will go towards helping us raise awareness of racism and stamping it out for future generations.”

Show Racism the Red Card are encouraging participants to share their activities on social media using the hashtag #WRD17.

For further information on how to get involved in Wear Red Day please contact info@theredcard.ie

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