Category: Interactive Post
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The People’s Conference for Palestine in Copenhagen: organising and repression in Europe
Hey Reader, I hope things are well in your world right now. I’ve been looking forward to writing up this post following my attendance at the People’s Conference for Palestine, organised by the IF (International Forum) Palestine, which took place across two days on December 7th and 8th earlier this month. The conference featured talks,…
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Voices of Resistance: Pro-Palestinian Queer Activists on Repression
In an increasingly interconnected world, digital platforms have become crucial spaces for activism, particularly for marginalized communities fighting for justice and equality. Together with the physical space, these platforms are contested arenas where activists face forms of surveillance, censorship, and repression. This interactive post was inspired by current conversations on social media surrounding the global…
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A brief (over)view on how Greece reacts to the developments in the Middle East
Greece’s relations to Israel and Palestine over time There are several reasons why Greece has a close interest in the developments in the Middle East, and especially between Israel and Palestine. First of all, the proximity to the area. As Europe’s easternmost place along with Cyprus, it is very close to the Middle East and…
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This Week in Sweden: The Forced Removal and Shutdown of The Last Pro-Palestinian Encampment in Europe
↓ “Dear all, With great sorrow, we must announce that after nearly 200 days of resistance at Gazaplatsen – Europe’s last tent camp – we have been forced to leave the site in our fight against the University of Gothenburg’s veto and the ongoing genocide.” – GU Students For Palestine Last week, on Thursday…
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Grassroots Activism for Palestine in Athens
Over a year has passed since October 7, 2023, a day marked by devastating violence and widespread suffering in Gaza following Hamas’ attack and Israel’s retaliatory measures. This has ignited a global wave of pro-Palestinian activism, with grassroots movements worldwide taking to the streets in solidarity. In Athens, the response has been particularly resonant, demonstrating…
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Solidarity in Action: A Physical and Digital Gathering for Palestinian Liberation and Global Resistance
Pro-Palestinian activism has been a part of the European political scene for decades. Since the start of the latest Palestinian resistance on October 7, 2023, people, particularly those involved in progressive politics, have been closely following and showing solidarity with the Palestinian people. However, activism and actions in Europe are often out of touch with…
