The NGO Alliance Against Racism (NAAR)

has started the process of compiling a Shadow Report in response to the Irish Government’s (combined 3rd & 4th) Report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). NGO, Community, Traveller, Black and minority ethnic groups have a major opportunity to provide feedback to the United Nations on issues relating to racism in Ireland. We would like to involve as many people as possible in the NGO consultation process, particularly minority ethnic led groups and organisations and individuals concerned with racism in Irish society. To this end we have organised a seminar on participating in NAAR’s Shadow Report – please see below for details. NGO Alliance Against Racism (NAAR) Racism in Ireland: Ensuring an NGO Voice at the UN Date: Thursday 15thApril, 2010Time : 9.30am – 2.00pmVenue: EPS (European Public Space), European Union House, 18 Dawson St., Dublin 2. Seminar on participating in the NGO Alliance Against Racism (NAAR) shadow report to the UN CERD. There will be inputs on the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the CERD process and how to carry out effective consultations with members. Contact: For further information on seminar, bookings or getting involved in NAAR please contact Marian Tannam at E: justiceop@eircom.net T: (01) 857 4654 The event is open but as places are limited booking is advised. Marian Tannam on behalf of the NGO Alliance Against RacismCoordinatorDominican Justice OfficeAll Hallows CollegeDrumcondraDublin 9 T (01) 857 4654F (01) 857 4652