Global reports: united struggles against racism and the far-right

We are publishing here a series of accounts of effective united struggles against racism and the far-right in different countries. They include some very varied examples of the effectiveness of united, broad based movements. These have not only shown their potential to push back hate; they also confirm the capacity of ordinary people —in many …

J23 in Minneapolis: mass stoppage against ICE

Summary On Friday, 23 January 2026, Minneapolis, USA, was the centre of what became a de facto general strike against racism. There was an enormous day of action, mainly led by the local trade union movement, against an ongoing “surge” by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the paramilitary anti-migration force. Many people didn’t go to …

Argentina: LGBT+ movements mobilise millions against Milei

Summary There were massive united protests against Argentina’s far-right President, Javier Milei, on Saturday 1 February 2025. These were initiated by the LGBT+ movement in response to homophobic declarations made by the President in Davos. However, the estimated 2 million participants in demonstrations across the country included individuals and movements with many other demands against …

Kopanang: working together against xenophobia in South Africa

Summary In the face of the growth of xenophobia against Black African migrants in South Africa, Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia brings together diverse forces in a united campaign that fights on many different fronts. In a very difficult context, where hostility to Black migrants is very widespread and often violent, they play an important role …