Sydney Ideas: Leadership for good - combating viral panic, misinformation and racism

2 March 2020

The outbreak of disease is always accompanied by fear. But amid the threat of the novel coronavirus – which first emerged in Wuhan, China – this fear has taken on a racial dimension, which is creating further division in our society.

Australian doctors have warned of the rise of racial abuse; Asian-Australians have reported experiencing discrimination in workplaces, public spaces and online. The spread of misinformation campaigns have fueled renewed xenophobia, and suspicion towards Chinese and Asian Australians.

The speakers: 

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, join us for this critical conversation unpacking the systematic issues in combating racism today. 

Event details

• When: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
• Where: MacLaurin Hall, University of Sydney
• Cost: Free
• Contact:

  Sydney Ideas

  sydney.ideas@sydney.edu.au

  (02) 9351 2943

• More info: Registration essential

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