Global Migration Film Festival

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Online, Friday 18th December

Join us for three excellent short films to mark International Migrant Day!

The IOM – UN Migration Agency in Ireland, in collaboration with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum will have the online premiere of two short films created by IOM Ireland along with a short movie from the official selection.

Drive it in!– Shairoze Akram is a GAA player of Pakistani origin that talks about how the sport helped him during his integration process in Ireland.

I Would Never– Through this short film we explore what microaggressions are and the negative impact that can have on people's mental health.

Our Only Home– This short film focuses on a group of Afro Turks and their experiences with racism.

Our screenings will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Ms Lalini Veraassamy, Chief of Mission of IOM Ireland.


Date:
Friday 18th December
Time:
6.30pm
Price:
Free

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