International Day Against Racism 2009
On the 21st March, members of the Galway Anti racism strategy including
GRSG and the Galway City Partnership came out to Eyre square to
celebrate
and mark International Day against Racism.
Michael D. Higgins took to the stage at approximately 2.30pm to
highlight the importance of standing together against racism. He
stressed that during
times of economic difficulties, attitudes toward those from minority
groups can often turn negative, which makes it even more important for
us to stand together in solidarity. He also stressed the importance of
people registering to vote in the up coming local elections and
exercising their right to vote.
The Galway City Anti-Racism Strategy Group who organised the day were
delighted with the number of people who showed solidarity with the
Galway City Anti Racism Strategy ‘Towards a City of Equals’, which
calls on people to reject racism in Galway by signing a declaration for
Galway to become a city of
equals.
Pictures from the day