Irish Stand, an event to promote diversity and universal human rights, will be taking place this Friday, St. Patrick's Day, at the Riverside Church in New York City. There will be speeches and performances from activists and artists, such as author Colum McCann, comedian Maeve Higgins, actor Richard Schiff, NYCLU representative Terry McGovern, and playwright Lisa-Tierney-Keogh.
In an online statement, organisers defined the event as an opportunity to "remind this new administration, many of whom are Irish-American descendants of immigrants themselves, that the international community rejects the politics of division and fear. By working together, we can lead by example and make a difference in America and across the world."
The event quickly garnered support across social media from many Irish and American citizens alike, including Rosie O'Donnell, Hozier, and Liam Neeson.

#IrishStand is proud to have @Hozier behind us! Take a stand 17 March 17 at Riverside Church! https://t.co/lEEKsIglsR pic.twitter.com/s3cxGcMpmG

— Irish Stand (@irishstand) March 15, 2017

Proud to have @Rosie O'Donnell supporting #IrishStand and the @ACLU ! Get tickets at https://t.co/Hwq9sRiqgq for 17 March 17 in #NYC pic.twitter.com/uBe26uhDPK

— Irish Stand (@irishstand) March 15, 2017

#IrishStand is proud to have the support of Liam Neeson behind us #StPatricksDay #NYC @AodhanORiordain @lisatk @_cheafey @ACLU pic.twitter.com/sNbMKD0yfK

— Irish Stand (@irishstand) March 14, 2017

Tickets are available to Irish Stand online here.