GALLERY: Monash students against xenophobia

Students of Monash South Africa showed their disgust at the recent violent xenophobic/afrophobic attacks.

Last week, Monash South Africa (MSA) staff and students participated in a solidarity march on campus to celebrate diversity, multiculturalism and A United Monash South Africa for a United Africa.

MSA Academic President, Professor Alwyn Louw said, “We have to commit ourselves that we’re going to leave here today and live

the ideals of respect, freedom, transparency, and tolerance. This is our responsibility.”

He added, “We are committed to make sure that our academic programmes and what we [Monash] offer as an institution will allow people to be prepared for a world in which they can go and make this contribution. Monash South Africa stands for respect, tolerance, multiculturalism; to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to access those broader opportunities that exist in society.”

All students and staff were invited to join in celebrating the multiculturalism and internationalism of Monash South Africa. In addition to the march the students also hosted an open mic session to discuss the topic.

During the solidarity march students and staff added their hand prints to a banner representing A United Monash South Africa for a United Africa.