International Day Against Racism and Discrimination
March 21 is the International Day Against Racism and Discrimination. You are invited to join an event and share your experiences!
On 21 March, the National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism (NCDR) will tour the Netherlands to engage in discussions and listen to experiences. You can see the full agenda here and a video about the day here.
As part of this tour, the NCDR will be stopping in Zwolle to discuss the theme of “Discrimination and racism in education.” The University of Groningen therefore invites all interested students and staff to join.
Date: 21 March 2024
Time: 9:30-11:30
Location: Poppodium Hedon (Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7), Zwolle
Language: Dutch
This event is held by the Dutch government. It is not organized by the University of Groningen.
The University of Groningen will also be meeting with the National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism, the Minister of Education, and other universities on 26 March to discuss issues around racism and discrimination in Dutch academia.
We welcome your input! If you would like to raise an issue or share your experience regarding racism and discrimination at the UG, you are welcome to email the D&I Office at diversity rug.nl . You can also always raise an issue with the confidential advisor or ombudsperson .
| Last modified: | 12 April 2024 11.55 a.m. |
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