International Anti-Racism Protest @ Dept.of Justice 22/3

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Friday March 07, 2003 03:34

by Jon. G - Residents Against Racism

issues at eircom dot net

087 666 2060

A demonstration by Residents Against Racism will be held at 1pm at the Department of Justice, Stephens Green. This is a call for support......

Who amongst us does not know of at least one racist attack in our local area....

Attacks like these will continue to occur until the day comes that we say enough is enough.

In this period of Governmental/Tabloid hysteria it's time to reflect on the real issues that warzones or oppression create. War and oppression causes displacement of civilians be that in Yugoslavia, Ethiopia, Nigeria or Iraq. The real victims of war or oppression are always the displaced victims who have no home to return to.

Residents Against Racism are organising a protest outside the Dept. of Justice in solidarity with those who have chosen to settle in Ireland for whatever reason they choose. Unfortunately a lot of these migrants face day to day racial abuse just because they differ somewhat than this islands inhabitants.

We call this demonstration in solidarity with all those who are facing Deportation orders or are at risk of the same. In the last week our so called Government has unleashed an aggressive attack on those who have chose to settle here. Over 300 deportation orders have been issued by the Dept of Justice in the last week contrary to European Laws on migrants.

As such in this International Week against Racism we call upon all interested parties to support us in this demonstration and make it as big as possible.

I believe that it is only in demonstrating our solidarity against racism that we can send a message to those who wish to oppress us all.Under the umbrella of Residents against Racism I encourage all to attend regardless of political persuasion.

This is not a party political issue I welcome all those who are opposed to racism or such like to affiliate to this protest and look forward to your contribution.

If you have any suggestions as to how to make this as large as possible please contact us or contribute to this thread....

The message must resound...All are welcome here..

cead mile failte....