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Here is a summary of the events we have organised:
2007
In cooperation with Leichhardt
Peace Group, the Coalition for Justice and
Peace in Palestine screened the film VISIT PALESTINE at Leichhardt Town Hall on Monday
19 February, 2007. The film was introduced by Senator Kerry Nettle who
had just
returned from Palestine.Visit Palestine
What drives a young, well-educated Westerner to volunteer as a “peace activist” in the Middle East?
Caoimhe Butterly, recipient of Time magazine European Hero award, is one of a growing number of volunteers who risk their own safety to minimize the brutality against the Palestinians. We see her here working, suffering & showing solidarity with the people of Palestine.
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‘An astonishing piece of work, a wonderful film, quite unlike anything I've seen' John Pilger
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‘VISIT PALESTINE is both a devastating account of daily life for Palestinians and a fine portrait of a brave and selfless Irish woman who lives with them.’ Ken Loach
2006
CJPP End-of-Year Fundraiser
Dinner for Palestine December 2006
Jasmine Restaurant, 224 The Boulevarde, Punchbowl.
This dinner was a great success and we again have to thank the Jasmine Restaurant for good food and great hospitality.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
29 November 2006
Australian launch of the Civitas project
Film "Visit Palestine" at the Tom Mann Theatre
Ms Rawan Abdul-Nabi launched the Civitas project in Australia and the film was introduced by Mr Paul Lynch, MP.
This event was attended by over 100 people and thanks to the generosity of those attending, we were able to donate $900 to the emergency appeal for Gaza organised by APHEDA-UnionAid Abroad.
Our thanks to the AMWU for their assistance and support.
Remember Sabra & Shatilla
2pm, Sunday 17 September
CFMEU Auditorium, Lidcombe
Speakers:
Mr Izzat
Abdulhadi, the Head of General Delegation of Palestine to
Australia,
Dr Andrew Vincent, Centre for Middle East and North African Studies at Macquarie University
Dr Andrew Vincent, Centre for Middle East and North African Studies at Macquarie University
CJPP Public Meeting: Courage to Refuse,
Sunday, 6 August 2006 at the LHMU Auditorium .
Speakers: Rotem Mor and Phil Reiss.
Rotem Mor an Israeli refusenik who spent a year and a half in the Israeli Military. He became a conscientious objector and spent a month in jail for refusing to continue his service to the Israeli army.
Phil Reiss, Sydneysider
just returned from the West Bank, is the second speaker. Phil was shot
in the head by an Israeli "Rubber Bullet". He was at a peaceful
demonstration against the Apartheid Wall Israel is building in Occupied
Palestine.
Our thanks to Phil and Rotem and to the Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Workers Union for allowing us to use their Auditorium.
Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine Fundraiser
Dinner for Palestine 7 pm Friday 28 July
Jasmine Restaurant, 224 The Boulevarde, Punchbowl.
Everyone enjoyed the great meal, the chance to meet other members, email addresses turned into real people!
A big "thank you" for the delicious food and great hospitality to our hosts, Jasmin Restaurant in Punchbowl.
At the end of the a fabulous night out we had a $362 net profit to be shared between CJPP and the APHEDA emergency appeal for Gaza.
An additional $350 was donated directly to APHEDA's emergency appeal.
STOP CATERKILLAR DEMOLISHING PALESTINE
WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2006 - DAY OF ACTION
RALLY 5pm MARTIN PLACE, cnr Elizabeth Street
The Caterpillar Corporation's machinery is directly implicated in grave abuses of human rights and humanitarian law by the Israeli army in Occupied Palestine.
On Wednesday June 14th, Caterpillar, Inc. shareholders will meet in Chicago to discuss the future of their global corporation. However, this year, like the two previous years, CAT shareholders will be challenged with the question of how it can reconcile its bulldozer sales to Israel, to be used in contravention of international humanitarian and human rights law with its own code of corporate conduct which declares "as a company, we strive to contribute toward a global environment in which all people can work safely and live healthy, productive lives, now and in the future."
If you can't make it to Chicago join the Sydney Rally, 5pm in Martin Place to demand that Caterpillar stop selling bulldozers to Israel until Israel stops using these machines to destroy Palestinian lives and livelihoods in contravention of human rights and humanitarian law.
STOP CATERKILLAR...
...demolishing peace ... demolishing Palestine
Nakba Day Vigil
1 pm Sunday 14th May,
Circular Quay, Sydney
We brought GIANT KEYS to the vigil to show your support for the Palestinian refugees as the key is a symbol of Palestinians' "Right of Return" to their homeland.
Launch of Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine
2nd April 2006 at the CFMEU auditorium 12 Railway St., Lidcombe
The launch coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day, which commemorates the killing of six Palestinians in Galilee on March 30, 1976 by Israeli troops during peaceful protests over the confiscation of Palestinian lands.
The coalition will be a new voice for all friends of Palestine In Sydney to help in raising the awareness of Australians about the issue” said Donna Mulhern, a human rights activist and member of the coalition.
At the launch there will speakers on the issues (including Kerry Nettle (Greens), Andrew Ferguson (CFMEU) and Nejmeh Habib (Palestinian author)), a film about the Palestinian Struggle for independence and freedom and some refreshments at the end of the launch.
Our thanks to Phil and Rotem and to the Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Workers Union for allowing us to use their Auditorium.
Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine Fundraiser
Dinner for Palestine 7 pm Friday 28 July
Jasmine Restaurant, 224 The Boulevarde, Punchbowl.
Everyone enjoyed the great meal, the chance to meet other members, email addresses turned into real people!
A big "thank you" for the delicious food and great hospitality to our hosts, Jasmin Restaurant in Punchbowl.
At the end of the a fabulous night out we had a $362 net profit to be shared between CJPP and the APHEDA emergency appeal for Gaza.
An additional $350 was donated directly to APHEDA's emergency appeal.
STOP CATERKILLAR DEMOLISHING PALESTINE
WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2006 - DAY OF ACTION
RALLY 5pm MARTIN PLACE, cnr Elizabeth Street
The Caterpillar Corporation's machinery is directly implicated in grave abuses of human rights and humanitarian law by the Israeli army in Occupied Palestine.
On Wednesday June 14th, Caterpillar, Inc. shareholders will meet in Chicago to discuss the future of their global corporation. However, this year, like the two previous years, CAT shareholders will be challenged with the question of how it can reconcile its bulldozer sales to Israel, to be used in contravention of international humanitarian and human rights law with its own code of corporate conduct which declares "as a company, we strive to contribute toward a global environment in which all people can work safely and live healthy, productive lives, now and in the future."
If you can't make it to Chicago join the Sydney Rally, 5pm in Martin Place to demand that Caterpillar stop selling bulldozers to Israel until Israel stops using these machines to destroy Palestinian lives and livelihoods in contravention of human rights and humanitarian law.
STOP CATERKILLAR...
...demolishing peace ... demolishing Palestine
Nakba Day Vigil
1 pm Sunday 14th May,
Circular Quay, Sydney
We brought GIANT KEYS to the vigil to show your support for the Palestinian refugees as the key is a symbol of Palestinians' "Right of Return" to their homeland.
Launch of Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine
2nd April 2006 at the CFMEU auditorium 12 Railway St., Lidcombe
The launch coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day, which commemorates the killing of six Palestinians in Galilee on March 30, 1976 by Israeli troops during peaceful protests over the confiscation of Palestinian lands.
The coalition will be a new voice for all friends of Palestine In Sydney to help in raising the awareness of Australians about the issue” said Donna Mulhern, a human rights activist and member of the coalition.
At the launch there will speakers on the issues (including Kerry Nettle (Greens), Andrew Ferguson (CFMEU) and Nejmeh Habib (Palestinian author)), a film about the Palestinian Struggle for independence and freedom and some refreshments at the end of the launch.