{"id":53702,"date":"2024-06-29T13:05:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T07:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=53702"},"modified":"2024-06-29T13:05:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T07:35:35","slug":"study-abroad-new-campaign-empowers-international-students-to-fight-racism-on-campus-news-2024-06","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-abroad-new-campaign-empowers-international-students-to-fight-racism-on-campus-news-2024-06\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad: New Campaign Empowers International Students to Fight Racism on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>International students in Ireland, are you ever feeling isolated or unwelcome on campus? You&#8217;re not alone. A new initiative took place on 27 June that called &#8220;Speak Out Against Racism&#8221; has launched to support you and create a more welcoming and inclusive campus environment. This campaign, run by The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS), aims to empower you to fight discrimination and build a stronger sense of community.\u00a0 With &#8220;Speak Out Against Racism,&#8221; you&#8217;ll have the tools and resources you need to feel confident and supported throughout your studies in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Join us in Cork tomorrow as we launch our new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpeakOutAgainstRacism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpeakOutAgainstRacism<\/a> Campaign. The launch will be followed by a panel discussion on racism in Ireland.<br><br>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UCC<\/a> \ud83d\udccd<br>When: Thursday 27 June \ud83d\udcc6<br>Time: 2:00pm &#8211; 4:00pm \u23f2<br><br>See full information here \u27a1 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lGDZT4JpoQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/lGDZT4JpoQ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KCJL4TGQOu\">pic.twitter.com\/KCJL4TGQOu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) (@ICOSirl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ICOSirl\/status\/1805989886098350318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 26, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-this-important\"><span id=\"why-is-this-important\">Why is this important?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that a significant number of international students, roughly two-thirds, have experienced racism while studying in Ireland. This can be anything from verbal abuse to feeling unwelcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-in-uk-regents-university-london-robert-mckee-international-screenwriting-scholarship-open-for-applications-news-2024-06\/\"><strong>Study in UK: Regent\u2019s University London&nbsp; Robert McKee International Screenwriting Scholarship Open for Applications<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-the-campaign-help\"><span id=\"how-did-the-campaign-help\">How did the campaign help?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) is behind this campaign. They&#8217;re providing resources like videos and booklets to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand what racism is&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize and report incidents of racism (against yourself or others)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the importance of speaking out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to ensure everyone has access to the information they need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"640\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Study Abroad: New Campaign Empowers International Students to Fight Racism on Campus\"  class=\"wp-image-52031 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_.webp\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/22091130\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/22091130\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/22091130\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/22091130\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/22091130\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/22091130\/Leverage-Edu-News-Covers-_28_-150x94.webp 150w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-than-resources\"><span id=\"more-than-resources\">More than resources!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The campaign goes beyond just resources. They held a panel discussion at University College Cork to explore topics like showing support for victims of racism, legal protections against discrimination, and practical ways to deal with racist situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-abroad-work-visa-rules-for-new-zealand-accredited-employers-modified-news-2024-06\/\"><strong>Study Abroad: Work Visa Rules for New Zealand Accredited Employers Modified<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standing-together-against-racism\"><span id=\"standing-together-against-racism\">Standing Together Against Racism<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders from ICOS and Black Professionals Ireland emphasized the importance of open communication and speaking out against racism. This campaign is a chance to create a more inclusive and welcoming society for all students, regardless of background.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-for-the-resources\"><span id=\"looking-for-the-resources\">Looking for the resources?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more information on how to access the &#8220;Speak Out Against Racism&#8221; resources from ICOS. Together, we can create a better learning environment for everyone! For more <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/category\/news-updates\/\"><strong>daily news updates<\/strong><\/a> follow Leverage Edu and start your<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/\"> <strong>study abroad<\/strong><\/a> journey today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"International students in Ireland, are you ever feeling isolated or unwelcome on campus? You&#8217;re not alone. 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