SABEEL AUSTRALIA Who are we? We are not simply a group of Australians who support the Sabeel Center in Jerusalem and Nazareth. Rather, we are the Sabeel community in Australia. In our own context, we look to Scripture and tradition for insights and encouragement as we face down the tentacles of empire. We serve as… Continue reading Who are we?
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Food sovereignty in Palestine
Join Nasser Mashni, 3CR presenter & Vice President of APAN (the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network), as he hosts a global discussion on food sovereignty in Palestine. Coinciding with World Food Day, Saturday the 16th, this conversation will feature guests & voices from an international network of food justice champions & agencies. REGISTER
In conversation with Noam Chomsky
In this year’s tribute to Edward Said, Noam Chomsky talks with Dr Sam Shahid from Australian Friends of Palestine Associastioon (AFOPA) about Palestine, in a conversation that can be viewed from anywhere. In conversation with Noam Chomsky will be streamed online at 7.00 pm ACDT on Sunday 7 November. Register to view In Conversation with… Continue reading In conversation with Noam Chomsky
Beyond two states
Jonathan Kuttab on Beyond the two-state solution – The role of the UK – 28 October – 3.00PM LONDON time register here Jonathan Kuttab is co-founder of the Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq and Nonviolence International. He is also Executive Director of Friends of Sabeel North America. A well-known international human rights attorney, Jonathan practices… Continue reading Beyond two states
Beyond Self-Censorship
An edited extract from Dateline Jerusalem: Journalism’s Toughest Assignment by John Lyons, published on October 1 as part of Monash University Publishing’s In the National Interest series. SMH OpEd Dateline Jerusalem book
When prison is a weapon
Earlier this month, six Palestinians placed the plight of the Palestinian prisoners at the centre of the Palestinian struggle, through their successful escape from high-security Gilboa prison in Israel. The escapees became instant heroes to all Palestinians, while Israel launched a massive manhunt, mass arrests, and collective punishment to mask their fallibility. This forum by Free… Continue reading When prison is a weapon
Sliman Mansour
This website offers a wide variety of original art prints of Sliman Mansour’s work, ranging from his earlier pieces in the 1970s all the way to his most recent compositions. Just as Palestinians all over the world did in the 70s and 80s, you will be hanging in your home or office a piece of… Continue reading Sliman Mansour
Peace Advocacy Fellowship
The Balfour Project (UK) invites applications for its peace advocacy fellowship program. This paid fellowship (now in its third year) is aimed primarily (but not exclusively) at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students who are committed to the Balfour Project ethos. The successful applicants will advocate for peace and equal rights on the basis of the… Continue reading Peace Advocacy Fellowship
Public Speaking & Advocacy Training
Would you like an opportunity to develop your public speaking skills and become a more confident and persuasive advocate for Palestine? APAN is excited to be offering a 7-week online course in Public Speaking and Advocacy for Palestine. The sessions will be conducted by local and international trainers with extensive expertise in public speaking, debating,… Continue reading Public Speaking & Advocacy Training
Wi’am
Wi’am Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center “Wi’am” in Arabic means “cordial relationships,” and developing relationships is the essence of the Wi’am Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre’s mission. The Centre helps to resolve disputes within the Palestinian community by implementing the traditional Arab form of mediation, known as Sulha, as well as Western models of conflict resolution.… Continue reading Wi’am