Civil society & Palestinian freedom: analyses, resistances, solidarities, activisms.
Temperatures are rising with the uncertainty of government in Lebanon, the overthrow of the dictators in Tunisia and Egypt, the ever-widening intifada across North Africa and West Asia, the leaks which show the world the intransigence of the Israeli government… all of which interact with the deepening conflict in Palestine. 2011 is a time of decisive changes.
A two day conference to analyse current political dynamics in the Middle East and help strategise how to make Australian solidarity with Palestinian self-determination more effective. The conference will take place on the 63rd anniversary of the Nakba, and include talks, panel discussions and workshops. Taking part will be academics, activists, community members, students, and civil society advocates.
Guest speaker will be Ms Ghada Abu Ghalyoun, representing the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions, based in Nablus.
Initiated by the Coalition for Justice & Peace in Palestine (Sydney) and Cosmopolitan Civil Societies, University of Technology (Sydney)
University of Technology, Sydney