The following article is a comment piece from the Peace and Justice Project
Racists are attacking people and communities up and down our country. People, places of worship, shops, community centres, homes and hotels have been targeted by far-right mobs in race riots. We must stand against this violence and for the kind of united society we want to live in.
There are reports that over 30 locations will be targeted tomorrow evening and groups including Stand up to Racism are organising counter-protests to protect cultural institutions and our diverse communities.
So, the list of proposed counter demonstrations is HERE. We encourage you to attend only if you feel it is safe to do so.
Instead of pandering to those who have helped foment the ugly racism behind these protests, we expect our government to call-out the bigotry and Islamophobia behind them and stand shoulder to shoulder with its victims.
We reject any narrative that seeks to blame asylum seekers and immigrant communities for the decades of austerity and the subsequent decline in stable and well paid jobs that has eroded the fabric of once secure communities.
Our movement must be united in calling out hate, discrimination, and Islamophobia and tell fascists they are not welcome in our communities.
Featured image via Stand Up to Racism
