Canberra Refugee Action Campaign

🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 29 March 1pm Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Imam Adam Konda, Imam of the Canberra Islamic Centre and Chair of the Imams Council of the ACT, calls for all Canberrans to come together to say “Refugees and Migrants Welcome Here”.

He risked his life at Bondi. But this Iranian refugee failed our character test AB ran into danger during Bondi's terrorist attacks to save lives. Four months on, he faces deportation after failing Australia's refugee character test. His family is urging the Albanese government t...

There are hundreds of Iranian people, people just like you and me, in Australia seeking asylum but who are refused any hope of permanent protection because of the cooked policies of Labor, the Coalition and their mates One Nation. Let them stay www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Iceland and the Netherlands join South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel - The Jewish Chronicle The two nations filed arguments in favour of South Africa’s allegations against the Jewish state, including claiming that Jerusalem’s aid policies in Gaza could constitute genocidal intent

Iceland and the Netherlands have joined South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of committing genocide. www.thejc.com/news/israel/...

Kasey Tomkins, Secretary of Unions ACT, calls for all union members to stand in solidarity with the Palm Sunday Rally in Canberra and proudly say that refugees and migrants are welcome here.

🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 29 March 1pm Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Banner for Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees and Migrants situated on a fence at a local community garden with sunflowers behind it.

First banner spotted in the community 😭🧡

For Angela Burroughs, President of the ACT Branch of @aeufederal.bsky.social, the Palm Sunday Rally has a deeply personal meaning and is an opportunity to support a kinder, fairer society.

🌴 CANBERRA PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓️ March 29, 1pm, Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

#Breaking Albanese Government with the support of the Coaliton has just passed the bill in Parliament to prevent Iranians with valid visas for Australia, from entering Australia for the next 6 months.

Remember today as the day Labor and the Liberals teamed up to rush through new powers to block refugees from fleeing to safety, from the very conflicts Australia is following the US into.

🌴 CANBERRA PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 March 29, 1pm, Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Lyndal Ryan, National Vice-President of @unitedworkers.org.au explains why union members should join her at the Palm Sunday Rally.

We’re thrilled to announce the first of our Palm Sunday Rally speakers.

Former Wallabies Captain @davidpocock.bsky.social is a tireless advocate for refugee & migrant communities.

Senator Pocock sees Palm Sunday as a chance for the Canberra community to come together & reject divisive politics.

🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 29 March 1pm Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Imam Adam Konda, Imam of the Canberra Islamic Centre and Chair of the Imams Council of the ACT, calls for all Canberrans to come together to say “Refugees and Migrants Welcome Here”.

Thank you for this 🧡

☎️ CALL YOUR SENATOR TO BLOCK THE BILL ☎️
The Albanese Government's new Migration Bill aims to place entry bans on people with valid tourist visas, who are fleeing conflict and danger in Iran and Lebanon. Call your Senator. Find them here: https://pulse.ly/0linq8yiuk

For Angela Burroughs, President of the ACT Branch of @aeufederal.bsky.social, the Palm Sunday Rally has a deeply personal meaning and is an opportunity to support a kinder, fairer society.

🌴 CANBERRA PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓️ March 29, 1pm, Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

The Australian Government's newest Migration Amendment Bill sits in sharp contrast to the welcome and safety rightly provided to some of the Iranian women’s soccer team mere hours before.
www.refugeecouncil.org.au/government-w...

🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 29 March 1pm Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

We are excited to announce our second Palm Sunday Rally speaker. Rev Belinda Groves, Senior Pastor of Canberra Baptist Church and Chair of Open Baptists, is joining us to say loud and clear: Canberra chooses welcome over fear.

Iran’s brave players have stood tall. Now Australia must stand with them Both Australia and the Asian Football Confederation are being tested, not just on the pitch, but on whether they will protect the basic rights of athletes who have already shown immense courage.

Our best wishes go out to the members of Iran’s women’s football team granted protection in Australia.

Team members could face serious repercussions at home after acts seen as dissent. @sydmorningherald.bsky.social @danghez.bsky.social @maryannekenny.bsky.social

www.smh.com.au/national/ira...

Thank goodness for that!

Live: Australia grants five Iranian football players asylum Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he met with the women last night and told them they were "welcome to stay in Australia". Follow live.

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five players from the Iranian women’s soccer team www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

🌴 CANBERRA PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 March 29, 1pm, Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Lyndal Ryan, National Vice-President of @unitedworkers.org.au explains why union members should join her at the Palm Sunday Rally.

🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 29 March 1pm Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Bishop Mark Short, Anglican Bishop for Canberra and Goulburn, in this time of division and narrowing horizons, calls on all people of faith to support the Canberra Palm Sunday Rally.

SOS: Hand signal as bus drives Iranian women’s soccer team from final match Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has called on the Australian government to ensure the women’s safety

Iranian women’s soccer team have given what appears to be an SOS signal as they were transported from their final match. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

🌴 CANBERRA PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 March 29, 1pm, Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Trudy from the Refugee Action Campaign at ANU explains why she will be at the Palm Sunday Rally.

There was a cameraman and rig near where we were seated, so hopefully footage will be available!

🌴 CANBERRA PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 March 29, 1pm, Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Trudy from the Refugee Action Campaign at ANU explains why she will be at the Palm Sunday Rally.

Blue, white and orange graphic saying “Refugees & Migrants Welcome Here. PALM SUNDAY RALLY 29 MARCH • 1PM • CIVIC SQ #RefugeesWelcome”

SAVE THE DATE CANBERRA #RefugeesWelcome

Shoutout to the legends at Dendy Canberra who are screening this locally.

She was five years old and under fire. In this film, we hear her last words The Voice of Hind Rajab uses the real voice of a Palestinian girl who could not be saved. Some call it exploitative, but its director is unapologetic.

The Voice of Hind Rajab opens nationally in Australian cinemas today. www.smh.com.au/culture/movi...

🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY
🗓 29 March 1pm Civic Square
📣 #RefugeesWelcome

We are excited to announce our second Palm Sunday Rally speaker. Rev Belinda Groves, Senior Pastor of Canberra Baptist Church and Chair of Open Baptists, is joining us to say loud and clear: Canberra chooses welcome over fear.