Hear Antony discuss his global investigation that revealed how, as ethno-nationalism grows in the 21st century, Israel has built the ultimate tools for despots and democracies.
Followed by Q&A
AFOPA’s 2023 Quiz Night is on 2 June. Join us at the Goodwood Community centre for a night of fun and friendly competition.
May 2023 brings the 75th year since the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their land to establish the state of Israel. Australian Palestine solidarity groups are holding a national day of commemoration on Saturday 13 May.
JOIN US for a day of events in Adelaide to mark this occasion
Presenting international comedian Amer Zahr in his first visit down under at this special AFOPA comedy event in Adelaide!
Amer Zahr live on stage - one night only!
7.00 pm - Friday 3 March
Piccadilly Cinema, 181 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide.
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Come along and enjoy yourself at this unique event supporting Palestine during the wonderful Adelaide Festival and Fringe season.
Imagining a Palestinian Future:
Re-internationalising the Palestinian Struggle
Dr Yara Hawari
"As we enter into the eighth decade of the ongoing Nakba (also known as the Israeli settler colonial project), Palestinian land continues to be annexed whilst Palestinians themselves continue to be displaced, incarcerated and ghettoized. All of this is in addition to a global shift towards the far right which has made it increasingly harder to imagine a liberated Palestine and a decolonial future. Yet it is possible. The first step is recognising that Palestine is not an exceptional case – rather it is an example par excellence of how (settler) colonialism, patriarchy and capitalism come together to oppress an indigenous population. Palestine must thus be situated as an integral part of the international struggle for a just world.”
Dr Yara Hawari is a Palestinian academic and writer. She completed her PhD in Middle East Politics at the University of Exeter, where her research focused on oral history and Indigenous Studies. She currently works as a senior analyst at Al-Shabaka, a Palestinian think tank. She is a frequent political commentator for various media outlets, including The Guardian, Foreign Policy and Al Jazeera English. She is also the author of The Stone House, her debut novella and the host of the podcast Rethinking Palestine.
Dr Hawari's lecture will be streamed via Zoom at 7.00 pm (ACDT) on
Sunday 13 November 2022.
SA 7.00 pm / Qld 6.30 pm / NSW, Vic, Tas, ACT 7.30 pm / NT 6.00 pm / WA 4.30 pm
Hear guest speaker Sophie McNeill, award-winning investigative journalist and former Middle East correspondent for the ABC and SBS. Sophie is currently the Australia Researcher for internationally respected Human Rights Watch. Sophie is dynamic, informative and unforgettable!
Proceeds from the evening will assist AFOPA's work and that of Military Court Watch in the West Bank. Military Court Watch monitors the treatment of children in Israeli military detention, and advocates, litigates and educates for equal rights and protections for Israeli and Palestinian children under the law.
Expect an inspirational night...as well as beautiful food, an exciting auction, raffles and entertainment.
Tickets $125 pp
Join us to remember the Nakba at the Migration Museum, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Would a democratic one state solution offer justice for Palestinians and deliver a sustainable peace? Hear Michael Wood, former career diplomat in the Australian foreign service and Chair of the Friends of Palestine WA, on what might work for a just future for Palestinians.
We know you’ll love this warmhearted award winning piece from Palestine's pre-eminent film maker, Elia Suleiman. In this delightful comedy Suleiman travels to different cities around the world and finds unexpected parallels to his homeland of Palestine.
Author of The Case for Palestine, Barrister and founding Chairman of Australian Friends of Palestine, Paul Heywood-Smith will speak on the suppression of proper debate on the Palestine/Israel issue in the Australian press, and the means by which criticism of Israel is deflected.
We are honoured to invite you to a personal conversation with Noam Chomsky where he will offer his latest reflections on Palestine.
Dr Sam Shahin, immediate past Chair of AFOPA speaks with Chomsky, renowned political philosopher and one of the most influential thinkers of our time. Chomsky has long been a leading voice in advocating for human rights, and for the Palestinian people.
A special screening of the award winning documentary FROM UNDER THE RUBBLE at the Mercury Cinema. We'll be joined by the film maker, Anne Tsoulis. All welcome.
A high impact feature length documentary that prompts us to examine the personal, emotional and psychological toll of armed conflict on defenseless civilian populations, in particular, women and children. "...powerful and moving... the human face of Gaza during a major Israeli assault."
At the beginning of 2020 the Covid 19 virus rapidly progressed across the world. The first case was recorded in Palestine in March last year. The pandemic has stressed every country’s culture and political system revealing strengths and weaknesses. This talk will give an overview of the impact of the virus on Palestine There have been many obstacles challenging Palestinian health services, the most significant, of course, the Israeli rocket attacks on Gaza in May. John will also illustrate how Palestinian resilience and ingenuity have met these challenges. The talk, illustrated with pictures and video, will focus principally on Gaza.
Without freedom of speech the struggle for justice in Palestine becomes almost impossible. Labor leader, Anthony Albanese's recent endorsement of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism and its illustrative examples has outraged supporters of Palestine in Australia.
Mike Khizam will speak about the likely consequences of the adoption of this definition of anti-Semitism in Australia and how the definition is more about silencing critics of Israel.
AFOPA’s famous Quiz Night is coming up...
Come along for a fun night of fierce competition and awesome prizes!.
Bring food and snacks for you and your table. Wine, beer, tea, coffee, and soft drink available for purchase on the night.
$20 per person, $200 for a table of 10
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When booking, please specify your table name and/or table organiser to ensure you are placed on the correct table
Hear Dr Francis and Merlin Nathan talk about their personal experience providing healthcare in Palestine…
AFOPA is delighted to invite you to the launch of Bishop George Browning’s book ‘Not Helpful’ - Tales from a Truth Teller. As President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN), Bishop Browning has long advocated for peace in Palestine. He has been a frequent visitor to Palestine and host to Palestinian leaders in Australia.
Light supper and refreshments provided.
Free, but please RSVP to help us plan catering.
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