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On Revolution – in Palestine, Syria and beyond (VIC)

Bringing together Palestinian, Jewish and Syrian voices, this conversation will weave together the stories of Holocaust survivors, Syrian activists and Palestinian poets. Together, our panelists will explore what it means to fight for freedom, justice and dignity when the odds are stacked against you.

What is a revolution, exactly? Where and how does it begin, and, perhaps more importantly, how does it end? This event is not the usual story of revolution: one of Kings and Generals, grand military or revolutionary acts, Che Guevara or Ahmed al-Sharaa style military fatigues and the storming of the capital. Rather, this event is about small “r”  revolution and revolutionary acts done by “ordinary” people in extraordinary times.

Hosted by the Jewish Council of Australia and chaired by Dr Louise Olliff, join panelists Dr Samah Sabawi, Louna Ghawi and Dr Marika Sosnowski as they discuss revolution in Palestine, Syria and beyond.

Brunswick Bound will be selling Marika’s new book 58 Facets: on law, violence and revolution (MUP) and Samah’s award-winning book Cactus Pear for My Beloved (Penguin) at the event. All profits from book sales on the night will go to Palestine Australia Relief and Action and the Karam Foundation.

Bookings:

Bookings are required, with tickets starting at $15 for concession/unwaged/First Nations/Palestinian/Syrian. Please book here. 
  • When Thu 16 October at 6:00PM
  • Where The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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