Southend UNISON joined thousands of anti-racists campaigners in London to mark the World Against Racism global day of action on Saturday 16th March.
Thousands of people in Britain marched in unity against racism and fascism following the murderous attack on Muslim worshippers in Christchurch, New Zealand, by a far-right adherent.
Demonstrators marched in London, Cardiff and Glasgow along with those in 60 cities across the world on United Nations Anti-Racism Day.
Roger McKenzie (UNISON Assistant General Secretary) said:
Today is an opportunity to take action against the resurgent racism and fascism that has consequences for us all. It’s a chance for every one of us to increase our efforts to build a better world. On UN Anti-Racism Day, UNISON recommits to fighting hatred wherever it exists.
UN Anti-Racism Day Demonstration, London in pictures.
More pictures from the event can be found on Twitter at: @antiracismday, #WorldAgainstRacism, #NoRacismNoFascism and #Unions4Unity
At the rally in Whitehall Diane Abbott (Shadow Home Secretary) stated:
We are still in shock after the Christchurch attack. We have to fight fascism and white nationalism wherever it rears its head. And we have to fight the enablers of anti-Muslim hatred wherever we see them.
… and Frances O’Grady ((General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC)) said:
Now more than ever we must promote our values of tolerance and diversity. Racism and fascism have no place in our society. As trade unionists we’ll continue to stand up to the forces of hatred and division and won’t flinch in our campaign against the far right.