Hundreds gather for anti-racism rally
· BBC NewsBernie Allen
BBC News NI
Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Belfast city centre for a demonstration against racism.
The Belfast For All Rally has been co-organised by a collective of organisations, including the Belfast Islamic Centre, Amnesty International and the trade union, Nipsa.
Organisers said the march was to show solidarity with ethnic minorities who experience racism on a daily basis.
Saturday's march coincides with a march in London organised by Stand Up to Racism.
Northern Ireland has seen disorder and a spate of racist attacks over the last number of months.
In August, a number of businesses were targeted and attacked after an anti-immigration protest in Belfast.
Data released later that month by the Police Service of Northern Ireland showed the number of reported racially-motivated incidents was at an all-time high.
The Belfast for All march began at Writer's Square in the city's Cathedral Quarter at midday, and is due to end at Belfast City Hall.
There is a normal police presence at the rally.
Organisers say that since the race-related violence in Belfast during the summer, people continue to face racism every day in the city.
One protestor taking part said they will continue to march until they see robust change.