Cork librarian support rally hears pledges to stand against racism, homophobia and transphobia

'What better way of creating empathy exists than a book written from a perspective other than your own?'

Honore Kamegni, Cllr Colette Finn and Louise Jordan of The Green Party attending the rally. Cork Says NO to Racism rally in support of library workers at Cork City Library, Grand Parade Cork on Saturday. Picture Larry Cummins

A rally in Cork in support of library workers has heard pledges to stand up against homophobia, racism, and transphobia following targeting of material in libraries across the country.

The event on Saturday took place outside the Cork City Library on Grand Parade and was attended by up to 100 people. It was organised by the Cork Says No to Racism umbrella group.