Speak Out Against Racism Campaign Launch & Panel Discussion

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) wishes to invite you to our Annual Seminar which takes place in person on Thursday 27 June 2024 (2:00pm - 4:00pm) at University College Cork, Western Gateway Building G.01.

This year, ICOS will launch a new anti-racism campaign, Speak Out Against Racism, and host a panel discussion on racism in Ireland.

The Speak Out Against Racism campaign includes the publication of a new handbook in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for students on what racism is, how to report it, and where to get support, as well as an anti-racism video featuring students and experts which will be screened at the launch.

Attendees will include ICOS Members from 26 higher education institutions across Ireland, students, experts, local organisations, and the media.

Speakers confirmed for the Panel Discussion:

• Amanullah De Sondy (Chair), Head of the UCC Study of Religions Department and globally renowned broadcaster and academic
• Olivia Teahan, Policy and Communications Manager, Nasc
• Maura Carola Tangara, ICOS Student Advisory Group
• Patricia Munatsi, Black Professionals Ireland
• Majorie Laville-Pain, ICOS Programme Officer
• Laura Harmon, ICOS Executive Director
• Holly Cowman, ICOS Chairperson and Director of International Engagement at Mary Immaculate College
  

Pease register through Eventbrite and feel free to invite friends and colleagues.

The Speak Out Against Racism campaign is funded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and follows on from research conducted by ICOS recently:

Speak Out Against Racism_Final.pdf (internationalstudents.ie)

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)