Anti-Racism Advisory Group (ARAG)

Who we are?
IASW Anti-Racism Advisory Group (ARAG) 

Vision Statement: 
Our Vision is to promote an anti-racist culture in all areas of social work 

Mission Statement:
The ARAG’s mission is to raise awareness of the negative impact of Racism in Social Work highlighting how Racism has no place in a profession which purports to have human rights and Social Justice as its core practice principles.  

Objectives:
To implement the objectives set out in the ARAG’S Anti-Racism Strategy Objectives 2021-2023 under the three key areas: 1) Education and Research,2) CPD and Practice and 3) Policy and Advocacy  

Committee Members: 

• Chair - Nisarg Nagwadia
• Secretary - Hilda Loughran

How often meetings take place:      

In accordance with our Special Interest Group Terms of Reference, SIG’s shall:

• Hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year and elect a new committee.
• The Committee shall meet not less than four times per year and can include the AGM, but more frequently if considered necessary by the committee. The quorum for all meetings of the Committee shall be four (4) members.

Current Activities/Plans/Projects:   
We plan to continue progressing implementation of the Anti-Racism Strategy Objectives engaging with both internal and external stake holders 

How to join:
Please contact administrator@iasw.ie who will put you in contact with ARAG SIG Secretary