Talk: New book ‘State of Terror’
| May 11, 2017 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Organised by Cambridge Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Thomas Suarez will talk about his new book ‘State of Terror - How Terrorism Created Modern Israel’
How did terrorism originate in Palestine and what was its outcome? To help answer this Thomas Suarez draws on previously neglected declassified documents from the British National Archives, covering the period of the British Mandate for Palestine 1920-1948.
Venue change - fully booked - no further places available
Israeli Apartheid Week
| February 21, 2017 5:00 pm | to | February 25, 2017 9:00 pm |
Organised by Cambridge University Palestine Society
Tues 21st Feb Professor Ilan Pappe
‘Why Palestine is still the issue’
Keynes Hall 17.00 King’s College
https://www.facebook.com/events/854072654735408/
Weds 22nd Feb Palestinian Film Screening
‘Obliterated families project’
Photo Exhibit 19.15 SG1 ARB Building
Thurs 23rd Feb Omar Barghouti (BDS co-founder)
‘The case for BDS: Why boycott Israel?’
17.15 -18.45 Mill Lane Room 1
https://www.facebook.com/events/1865343023711708/
students and staff only
Fri 24th Feb Refugees and Resistance in Palestine
Panel discussion: Dr Ruba Salih, Dr Teodora Todorva
19.30-21.30 Pembroke Old Library
Sat 25th Feb Resistance through art
Spoken word with MC/singer/poet
Melissa Melodee details tbc
Film: Palestinian Short Films
| February 17, 2017 | ||
| 7:15 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Nihon Room
Pembroke College
Organised by Cambridge University Palestine Society
https://www.facebook.com/events/956096327860414/
An evening showing 4 short films
Ave Maria 15 mins
Between a Garden and the Sea 16 mins
Though I Know the River is Dry 19 mins
Gaza: a Gaping Wound 13 mins
Film: The Wanted 18
| February 10, 2017 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
The Nihon Room
Pembroke College
Cambridge CB2 1RF
Organised by Cambridge University Palestine Society
https://www.facebook.com/events/167278467095158/
Join Palsoc for a film screening of the creative masterpiece ‘The Wanted 18′ .Snacks and drinks provided. showing 7pm at the Nihon Room, Pembroke College.
Directed by Amer Shomali and Paul Cowan
Through a clever mix of stop motion animation and interviews, The Wanted 18 recreates an astonishing true story: the Israeli army’s pursuit of 18 cows, whose independent milk production on a Palestinian collective farm was declared “a threat to the national security of the state of Israel.” In response to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, a group of people from the town of Beit Sahour decide to buy 18 cows and produce their own milk as a co-operative. Their venture is so successful that the collective farm becomes a landmark, and the cows local celebrities- until the Israeli army takes note and declares that the farm is an illegal security threat. Consequently, the dairy is forced to go underground, the cows continuing to produce their “Intifada milk” with the Israeli army in relentless pursuit. Recreating the story of the “wanted 18″ from the perspectives of the Beit Sahour activists, Israeli military officials, and the cows, Palestinian artist Amer Shomali and veteran Canadian director Paul Cowan create an enchanting, inspirational tribute to the ingenuity and power of grassroots activism.
Letter Writing: Amnesty Group
| February 7, 2017 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Burleigh Arms 9 Newmarket Road
Cambridge CB5 8EG
Organised by Cambridge City Amnesty
https://www.facebook.com/events/1239092432843864/
Join supporters and members of the Amnesty International Cambridge City group to make campaign plans and write letters to support individuals whose Human Rights have been violated in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The first part of the meeting we will talk about current issues and what campaigning actions we could organise. The second part of the meeting will be spent on writing letters. By writing a letter, you can challenge the practices that lead to human rights violations and bring about change. All welcome - no previous letter writing or campaigning experience required! If you are interested in joining the subgroup, but cannot make the meeting, please contact Sheila Hakin on smh1003@cam.ac.uk.
Talk: With My Own Eyes
| January 12, 2017 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Friends Meeting House
Jesus Lane
Cambridge CB5 8BA
Organised by Cambridge City Amnesty Group
https://www.facebook.com/events/133167630515432/
Paul Clark served recently as an Ecumenical Accompanier (*EA*) with *EAPPI* (the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel). It included standing as a human rights monitor at Israeli military checkpoints when Palestinians were trying to get to work, places of education/worship, etc.; providing a (nonviolent) protective presence for Palestinian children going to school/shepherds and farmers working in their fields; and, working with Israeli peace activists who want to see an end to Israel’s brutal occupation of Palestine.
In addition, Paul spent a lot of time working with various Bedouin communities who face *forcible transfer* which is illegal under international law. What affected him most, however, were the *house demolitions* carried out by the Israeli military; Paul’s team were called out to dozens of them while they were in Jerusalem. Such demolitions are also illegal under international law.
Come and listen to Paul share his experiences.
After the talk there will be an opportunity to discuss any future actions and campaigns by the Cambridge City Group’s Subgroup which focuses on Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories. If you would like to be involved in the subgroup, but cannot make the meeting, please e-mail Sheila Hakin on smh1003@cam.ac.uk .
Around 9-9:30pm the Cambridge City Group’s campaign meeting will start. We will discuss current campaigns and events. All are welcome to stay and contribute.
There will also be letters for signing, including with regards to human rights abuses in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories, but also elsewhere.
In Concert: Garth Hewitt
| November 19, 2016 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Halstead Baptist Church
Hedingham Road
Halstead Essex CO9 1PG
Well-known gospel singer Garth Hewitt http://www.garthhewitt.org/ is also a patron of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Tickets £8 or £10 on the door
To reserve phone 01787 47780 or email Elaine at ecj5@hotmail.com
Car parking at the Church, Halstead hospital, or High Street Sainsburys
Concert: Reem Kelani
| October 21, 2016 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
St Paul’s Church
Hills Road
Palestinian singer and activist Reem Kelani www.reemkelani.com will be accompanied by Bruno Heinen on piano.
Tickets: £12, £6 concessions, on the door or through eventbrite.co.uk
Event supported by Cambridge PSC and CU Palestine Society.
Talk: The ICC and Palestine
| October 14, 2016 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Bateman Room
Gonville & Caius College
Organised by Cambridge University Palestine Society
https://www.facebook.com/events/1772659859667990/
contact cambridgepalsoc@gmail.com
Speakers:
Ardi Imseis - Visiting Research Scholar at the American University of Cairo
Tareq Shrourou - Director of Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights
Detention of Awad Abdel Fattah
We condemn in the strongest terms the recent detention of Awad Abdel Fattah and other high-ranking Arab politicians of the Balad Party by Israeli authorities. Awad has recently been a vocal supporter of the idea of One Democratic State (ODS) and spoke about his views in Cambridge last May.
We view these detentions as politically motivated and an attempt to silence Palestinians actively seeking to have a voice in Israel, including those campaigning for equality and human rights.
These actions represent a dangerous escalation and another stage in the political persecution of the Arab minority and political movements. They further undermine Israel’s claim to be a liberal democracy and mark a worrying move towards it becoming a “police state”.
We call on the Israeli authorities to release those detained for political reasons and stop the detention of individuals on political grounds. Under international human rights law, no one should be detained without a legitimate reason and, anyone accused of a crime has the right to a fair trial.
Cambridge Palestine Solidarity Campaign
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