Library says it is ‘deeply distressed’ about incident and ‘does not condone discrimination on grounds of cultural dress’
Unknown person wearing a keffiyeh. A student wearing the traditional scarf was asked to leave by a State Library of NSW guard.Unknown person wearing a keffiyeh. A student wearing the traditional scarf was asked to leave by a State Library of NSW guard.The State Library of NSW has apologised after a high school student who was wearing a keffiyeh was asked to leave by security.
Eva said that what happened to her is “just one of many recent instances of anti-Palestine actions carried out by Australian institutions” and that she would continue to wear her keffiyeh despite the “distressing experience”, as it is a “symbol of peace and solidarity”. “The library does not condone discrimination on the grounds of cultural dress … We have taken immediate action and have spoken to the security guard about this incident.”In a statement to Guardian Australia, a library spokesperson said: “We support free and open access to books and information, and we strive to create a space where everyone feels safe and welcome.
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