Rally for refugee rights and peace this Sunday
29 March 2023
Section: News
Federation is proud to endorse and support the 2023 Palm Sunday rally and march, to be held this Sunday, 2…
Show your support for refugees
5 April 2022
Section: News
Federation is proud to endorse, support and promote the 2022 Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Refugees, to be held on Sunday, 10 April, 2pm at Belmore Park, Sydney, adjacent to Central Station. A march to Victoria Park will follow, leading off at 3pm.
Join us to rally for refugees
24 March 2021
Section: News
As a social justice union, Federation rejects racism, xenophobia and intolerance and aims to demonstrate these values with a strong presence at this weekend’s Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees.
Join Palm Sunday online action for solidarity with refugees
1 April 2020
Section: News
Spare a thought for refugees in detention where crowded conditions make it difficult to practise social distancing and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, says Federation Multicultural Officer/Organiser Mandy Wells.
Join the Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees
16 March 2020
Section: News
This year’s Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees will call on the Federal Government to offer permanent protection and the chance of family reunion to all refugees and those seeking asylum.
Federation members stand with refugees
10 April 2019
Section: News
Federation is again proud to endorse, support and promote this years’ Palm Sunday Rally and March. It comes at a time that is critical to both refugees and asylum seekers themselves seeking our humanity and compassion, as well as the continuing discussion in Australia and context of a looming federal election.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Harmony Day
The 21st March takes its rise from the Sharpeville massacre that took place during Apartheid South Africa which occurred on this date in 1960. This saw a military response to a civil rights movement and since that date has been acknowledged as the day that freedom from racial discrimination is maintained as a human right.