16/03/2012
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European Week against Racism
17th March to 25th March 2012
As part of the European Week against Racism, South Dublin County Council’s Social Inclusion Unit and Sports Officer along with the F.A.I. Football in the Community Development Officers, Rugby Officer and Cricket Officer will hold a Sports blitz in Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre on Friday 23rd March and Thursday 29th March utilising sport as a medium to highlight the anti-racism theme and to promote cultural integration and social inclusion through sport.
We are targeting 2nd Years in secondary schools in the county area and 6th class in primary schools with an emphasis on fair play and equality
One of the main objectives of the Council is to facilitate initiatives to promote integration in the county and it is one of the reasons why we have organised the sports blitz. The day is about having fun whilst being conscious of the need to promote cultural integration and social inclusion through sport. It is about participation together!
Discrimination, racism, the intolerance of others is borne out of ignorance. Be it in our workplace, our schools, our homes, our clubs a willingness to learn about others and to communicate with others is the key to a successful, fair and open society.
For further information contact:
Maria Finn Alison Casserly
Social Inclusion Officer Sports & Recreational Officer
Tel: 086 3803060 Tel: 086 8516669
Email:mfinn@sdublincoco.ie Email: acasserly@sdublincoco.ie