A gay rights demonstration will take place outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin today.
Students groups say they want to show solidarity with LGBTQ communities in Russia, ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympic games.
The Union of Students in Ireland is calling on the Irish government to take a stand against the Russian Government and their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Laura Harmon is Vice President for Equality and Citizenship with the USI:
