Human Rights Day on 10 December saw representatives of immigrant led-organisations, community groups and human rights activists organise a candlelight vigil to remember all victims of racism.
The vigil took place beside the statue of social activist James Larkin on O’Connell Street in Dublin city centre. Organisers said the vigil was very significant as Irish society continues to struggle in the fight against racism and inequality.
The event was also staged in memory of Moses Ayanwole, the Nigerian-Irish taxi driver who died on 23 November from injuries he sustained following a brutal assault on Pearse Street in the city.
Ken McCue of Sport Against Racism Ireland (Sari), who co-ordinated the event, told Metro Éireann: “As a member of the Industrial Workers of the World whose slogan is ‘an injury to one is the concern of all’, it is appropriate that I remember Moses at the statue of this great defender of human rights.
“Whoever killed Moses violated articles 1 and 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and must be brought to justice without delay.”
