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Belfast anti-racism rally taking place
Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Belfast city centre for a demonstration against racism.
The Belfast For All Rally has been co-organised by a collective of organisations, including the Belfast Islamic Centre, Amnesty International and the trade union, Nipsa.
Organisers said the march was to show solidarity with ethnic minorities who experience racism on a daily basis.
Saturday’s march coincides with a march in London organised by Stand Up to Racism.
The Belfast for All march began at Writer’s Square in the city’s Cathedral Quarter at midday, and ended at Belfast City Hall.
Ivanka Antova, member of United Against Racism Belfast, said it was important for the people to come together to show solidarity.
“The attacks have disappeared from the headlines, but that doesn’t mean attacks on individuals have stopped,” she said.
“It’s important for the diverse community of Belfast to come together, united against racism, to demand that we all live our life free from fear, intimidation, harassment and bullying.”
Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray said Belfast was a “diverse, welcoming city”.
“We need to get that message across that we are a city that refugees and asylum seekers, and anyone from across the world, can feel safe and build a home here,” he added.
South Belfast assembly member Deirdre Hargey said there was still “more that can be done” when it comes to addressing racism.
“The incidents over the past few months have shown that we just can’t sit and think that everything is ok,” she said.
“We all need to read up on our references to ensure we are doing anti-racism training, that we are looking at education within schools, but also within family homes, within communities and looking at those structures within society.”
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