Support anti-racism - Paul Kelly (Mar 26)

Calling on everyone to support the National Anti-Racism Awareness
Programme, Cllr Paul Kelly is asking Irish people to be more tolerant of
refugees and asylum seekers.
 
“I’m sure there isn’t a family in Ireland who doesn’t have a
relative who emigrated to find a better life for themselves,” said
Cllr. Paul Kelly.  “Wouldn’t we have wanted them to be treated
humanely?”
 
“I ask people to imagine what it must be like to have to uproot your
family and seek asylum in a foreign country.  These people must
experience a lack of control over their lives and deep feelings of
isolation” said Paul.  “I strongly feel that it is within our powers to
help them overcome these feelings by treating them with the same respect
which we show to our own.”
 
“We shouldn’t prejudge or label people because of their cultural or
ethnic origin and we should make sure that our children learn to respect
different cultures.”
 
“We have an opportunity now to build on the perception of Ireland as
a welcoming country”, says Paul.  We have a duty to fight against all
forms of racial discrimination and we must challenge anyone who engages
in racist behaviour.  It is hurtful and offensive and sometimes can lead
to injury.  Lets show good example – dignity and respect are basic
human rights we should show everyone”.

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