Week Against Racism 2024

"Week Against Racism 2024"
Leena Koskela
Kuvaaja: Leena Koskela
"Trainers' Days 2020"

Welcome to join in organizing the Week Against Racism 2024 and taking action against racism!

On this page, you will find campaign instructions tailored for Red Cross branches and volunteers. We will update this page as the campaign planning progresses.
You can find the general campaign page for the Week Against Racism at the following address: https://redcross.fi/week-against-racism/.

Week Against Racism 18th-24th March 2024

This year, the Week Against Racism campaign challenges us all to identify instances of raism and take action against it.

For a person experiencing racism, the world looks different than for someone who has never been a target of racism or discrimination. How would you feel if no one ever sat next to you on a crowded bus? Or if you had to endure offensive remarks while waiting in line at the grocery store?

Racism manifests itself through street or field harassment, threatening and offensive writing, and indifferent treatment. As the Red Cross, we stand for humanity, and that's why we act against racism. The Week Against Racism campaign provides low-threshold opportunities to participate in anti-racist activities. Branches, action groups, and individual volunteers can participate in the campaign on social media, local events, and through national online events. Events will be announced on 'Oma,' https://oma.punainenristi.fi. Remember to update your branch and action group events on Oma!

Not yet involved? Contact your nearest district and get ideas how to join the campaign.