A rally to celebrate the contribution of immigrants, refugees and migrant workers is set to take place in Derry later this month.
It's been organised by the campaign group United Against Racism Derry and North West, who said they hope to oppose the "far right conspiracy theories that have become commonplace".
The rallly is set to take place at 12.30pm in Guildhall Square in Derry city centre on April 27.
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Spokesperson for the group, Davy McAuley says the event will be a celebration of diversity.
"We want to celebrate the invaluable contributions that immigrants make to our community and stand united against the rising tide of racism and scapegoating being spread online," he said. "Immigrants have enriched every aspect of life in Derry. Our NHS would fall apart of it were not for the workers who come from all over the world to staff our hospitals and care homes.
"New medical technologies are being developed by teams of scientists from around the world at Ulster University, ground breaking, life saving work carried out by immigrants."
He continued: "Beyond these sectors, immigrant communities bring diverse perspectives, cultures, and traditions that make Derry the vibrant and inclusive city we cherish. However, as we celebrate these contributions, we must confront the growing challenge of online racism and the scapegoating of refugees.
"Far right conspiracy theories have become commonplace, making social media a dark and depressing place."
Mr McAuley added: "We want to create an event that gives people hope away from the hate filled algorithms of Facebook and Tiktok. This celebration is an opportunity for the people of Derry to come together to affirm their commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and diversity. "
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