Dinner & Forum with Ms Haneen Zoabi M.K.
 6 for 6.30pm, Sunday 17 May 2009
Summerland Restaurant, 457 Chapel Rd (north), Bankstown
Booking essential:
RSVP Thursday 12 May. events@coalitionforpalestine.org  or ring 0432 917 474
 
Haneen Zoabi is the first Arab female representing an Arab party to be elected as a Member of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament). Ms Zoabi was elected in February 2009 as a member of the al-Tajamu' al-Watani al-Dimuqrati (National Democratic Assembly), which is known for its Palestinian nationalist platform and advocating for Israel to reform from a Jewish State into a state for all its citizens. 
 
Ms Zoabi was born in Nazareth and is one of the 1.2 million Palestinian citizens of Israel (one fifth of Israel's population). Prior to becoming a Member of the Knesset, she founded and headed the I'LAM Media Centre for Arab Palestinians in Israel, an organisation aimed at exposing Israeli media bias. Now, her priorities as a Member of Knesset are to advance the cause of Palestinian citizens of Israel.
 
This is an opportunity to meet Haneen and hear her speak in an informal setting.
Tickets $40 each which includes a three course dinner with tea/coffee & non-alcoholic drinks.


Public Meeting with Ms Haneen Zoabi M.K.
6.30pm Monday 18 May,
NSW Teachers Federation Auditorium, 23-33 Mary St (entrance Reservoir St), Surry Hills. (5 mins from Central)
 

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Other Events

Al Nakba Day Rally - May 15
Free Palestine, Protest Israel - 61 years of Palestinian dispossession
When: Friday May 15, 5.30pm
Where: Parramatta Town Hall, (Church Street Mall), Parramatta
More information: Kerrie 0408 292 256

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The Seymour Centre presents a BITE and Bareboards production
"My Name is Rachel Corrie"
Seymour Theatre Centre, The University of Sydney, Corner of City Rd and Cleveland St

In 2003, 23 year old Rachel Corrie left her hometown of Olympia, Washington, and went to Palestine. She was part of the International Solidarity Movement, encouraging peaceful demonstrations in the Gaza Strip to stop the demolition of civilian homes by the Israel Defense Forces. In March that year she was killed by an IDF bulldozer.
The story of one individual's journey in the global struggle for sense and justice, My Name Is Rachel Corrie offers a deeply personal insight into the core of another human being through her extraordinary journals, e-mails and writings.
Performance and Booking Information
Preview: Wed 27 May, Season Dates: 28 May - 20 June


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