Webinar: Women and Racism in Ireland

AkiDwA is partnering with the National Women’s Council of Ireland and the National Traveller Women’s Forum to host a webinar on the impact of racism on women in Ireland.
What: Women & Racism in Ireland Webinar
When: 21st October, 11.15am -1pm
Where: Online, via Zoom
This webinar is jointly organized by three organisations; National Womens Council, National Traveller Womens Forum and Akidwa. The purpose is to focus on the experiences of women and racism in Ireland. We will discuss how we can come together as women’s organisations to collectively combat racism and emerging racism trends.
Our Speakers will include:
• Oluchi Porter (AkiDwA board member)
• Gabi Muntean (Pavee Point)
• Eileen Flynn (National Traveller Womens Forum)
• Ola Mustapha (Campaigner on Direct Provision)
More to be announced
The webinar will be co- chaired by Orla O’Connor, Director, NWC and Maria Joyce, Coordinator, National Traveller Womens Forum
The event is free.
You will receive the Zoom link to our webinar before the event.
The webinar will be supported by ISL Interpreters . If you have any other accessibility needs, please get in contact with Susan McCormack susanmcc@nwci.ie by Thursday 15th Oct
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