Ethnicity and race encompass a huge range of issues that affect all of us in Australia. In working closely with the Indigenous and International students department, we aim to promote cultural harmony through understanding and valuing the differences not only within UNSW but in Australian society’s running. Plus, we strive to combat racism that marginalises or exploits people.
Be part of the discussions on race issues on campus and off:
- Indigenous sovereignty
- Fighting racism in the many ways and situations it manifests itself
- Cultural and linguistic diversity
- Refugees
- Human rights
Collectives
You can get involved through the following groups:
Anti-Racism Collective: We meet every Thursday 12-1pm on the Quad Lawn, you can subscribe to the e-list by emailing: UNSW_ARC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
And/Or
Women of Colour Collective: As women of colour, we are often torn between 'race' issues and 'gender' issues, and find ourselves participating in either male-dominated anti-racist groups or white-dominated feminist groups. This network will hopefully become a space where we can begin discussing the intersections of race and gender (and class, sexuality, ability, etc.) in our lives. To subscribe to the e-list email UNSW_WOC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
These collectives are empowering spaces that can be spent learning, discussing and generating creative ideas and actions to address topics you are passionate about - anything from doing spunky street theatre to running campaigns. You can create workshops, work on specific projects, or work with other groups and organisations on common social justice issues.
Upcoming Events
This year look forward to:
- Regular Visits to Villawood Detention Centre to meet and potentially support these real people
- Acceptance Week between 18-22 August
Contact
Angie Rozali – Anti-Racism Convenor
Feel free to email ethnic@arc.unsw.edu.au.
Or visit the Activist room on the 1st Floor, East Wing, Blockhouse, Lower Campus to collect information. Angie is usually there on Wednesday and Friday mornings.