International Migrants Day celebrations by the African Community in Mildura

International Migrants Day and International Human Solidarity Day are celebrated respectively on December 18th and 20th. The African Community in Mildura has organised a week of various cultural events and solidarity actions including African music, comedy , soccer, cricket and a fundraising event. One of the main organisers, Pacifique Ndayisaba who is a Burundian human rights activist speaks about the importance of celebrating unity, diversity while calling for respect and dignity for new migrants in Australia.

African Community soccer team in Mildura Source: Supplied