How effective are initiatives like the AFL Peace Team about to visit Sydney? Friends of Hebron Forum, with: Wendy Bacon, Australian Centre for Independent Journalism; Ron Witton, Jews Against the Occupation; Kolin Thumbadoo, South African Anti-Apartheid veteran
Our speakers deconstruct “peace initiatives” that fail to challenge the political status quo in Palestine/Israel and help us delve deeper into the idea that only “people-to-people” projects can bring peace. If these projects fail to challenge the political status quo, refuse to speak out on the need to end the occupation, fail to advocate for the right of return of refugees or for equal rights for Palestinians in Israel proper, how effective are are they really? Cost: Free
Venue: Addison Road Art Centre, 142 Addison Road , Marrickville