Every year, the number of international students going to foreign countries is increasing exponentially. But even then, the number of cases related to physical or verbal abuse against international students has not decreased. According to new data, around 2/ third of international students in Ireland have faced some kind of verbal or physical abuse during their study abroad period. Out of every 10 reported cases, eight students are satisfied with the action taken in general.

Most of the students reported verbal racism at workplaces, universities, and during visiting different places in the city. Around 12% of the students even reported physical racism in which the person would approach the student to do something harmful. Some students have also faced online hateful comments from other students or known people. Most of these cases revolve around racism. It happens both in urban and rural settings. The ICOS has commented that the situation is alarming. The government needs to take active measures before it's too late and international students stop coming to the country at all.

Every year, the number of international students going to foreign countries is increasing exponentially. But even then, the number of cases related to physical or verbal abuse against international students has not decreased. According to new data, around 2/ third of international students in Ireland have faced some kind of verbal or physical abuse during their study abroad period. Out of every 10 reported cases, eight students are satisfied with the action taken in general.

Most of the students reported verbal racism at workplaces, universities, and during visiting different places in the city. Around 12% of the students even reported physical racism in which the person would approach the student to do something harmful. Some students have also faced online hateful comments from other students or known people. Most of these cases revolve around racism. It happens both in urban and rural settings. The ICOS has commented that the situation is alarming. The government needs to take active measures before it's too late and international students stop coming to the country at all.