There is no place for discrimination in our society
Patrick Harvie MSP, Co-convener of the Scottish Greens, will today (19 March) address crowds in George Square in Glasgow at an anti-racism demonstration - part of a global day of action on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The event has been organised by Unite against Fascism Scotland and the Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees.
Patrick said:
"Europe faces its biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, and some of the responses have been shocking. There are those who seem happy to allow desperate people to drown in the Mediterranean and we see fences and walls being put up to deny fellow human beings safety.
"By contrast, here in Scotland, we have seen an outpouring of compassion from people saying refugees are welcome. On this international day against racism, Scottish Greens stand with others who believe in the principle of free movement of people, and who believe there is no place for discrimination in our society."
The rally is due to assemble in George Square at 11am, with speeches beginning at 12.30.