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The Anti-Racism Advisory Group is delighted to invite all members of the IASW to join us in this important event, in which we aim to come together, as a community, to reflect and plan together to address racism, and how we, as social workers, can contribute to meaningful change. This event promotes critical reflection on the work done until now, to promote efficiency and support new ideas and approaches to implement the anti-racism in social work.

Last year, our group wrote our second Anti-Racism Strategy, which we wish to discuss with you, in order to strive forward and push for anti-oppressive practices. A lot of our work has been contributing to anti-racism education through CPD events, conferences and in social work courses. We have created a safe space online, our monthly ‘Time Talk Sessions’, to provide social workers a space to share experiences and learn together about racism. You will hear about this and more in this CPD.

But most importantly, we want to hear from the community itself, what is missing, what can be done better, what contributions would be valuable?

We are committed to anti-racist practices in social work and we hope you will join us in this important movement to promote human rights and social justice for all.

This member only event will be facilitated by Nisarg Nagwadia (ARAG Chairperson)

Learning Outcomes

• Active reflection on current anti-racism approaches and issues faced by social workers in Ireland.
• Reflection of past and current actions of the current Anti Racism strategy.
• To engage with the social work community regarding anti-racism and promote group reflection and action.
• To improve the ARAG’s approach and efficiency in regards to its’ strategy goals.

Event Outline

9:30 to 9:40 am - Welcome and set the context for the event  

9:40 am to 10:20 am - Presentation on ARAG - Then and Now! 

10:20 am to 10:45 am - Small group discussion (vignettes/ aspects of ARAG strategy) 

10:45 am to 11:00 am - Feedback from each group to the wider group 

11:00 am to 11:20 am -  ARAG SIG members reflecting on their participation

11:20 am to 11:30 am - Feedback from the wider group: What's Next? and closing the event

Nisarg Nagwadia

Nisarg is an Indian Irish Social Worker. He is a human rights and social justice advocate. He is a chairperson for the Anti-Racism Advisory Special Interest Group. He graduated with a Master's in Social Work from the National University of Ireland Galway. His other qualifications are Master's in Addiction Studies, PG Dip. in Social Policy and Practice, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. He is currently developing a social work role within the Dublin North-East Inner City School Age Multi-Disciplinary Team. He has a wealth of social work experience in working with various mental health settings namely Homeless, Community and Forensic Mental Health Services. Over the last ten years, Nisarg has worked with marginalised and deprived communities such as the homeless and people living in direct provision centres and other institutions. He has expertise in working with people with dual diagnosis and neurodiversity. Nisarg’s understanding of systematic racism and discrimination comes from lived experiences, professional education and representing people on the margins. He has been involved with the Anti-Racism Advisory Special Interest Group for the past five years. He was one of the core members of the drafting committee of IASW’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-25."