We Choose Non-violence - conversations with Palestinian activists

We Choose Non-violence - conversations with Palestinian activists

A Conversation between Palestinian activist and academic Mahmoud Zwahre and Andrew Rigby, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies

By SPARK Social Justice -

Date and time

Saturday, May 17 · 3 - 5pm GMT+1

Location

Wheeler Hall, St.Annes Street, Leeds LS2 8BE

Wheeler Hall, St Anne's cathedral, Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 8EE Leeds United Kingdom

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About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join a conversation on the issue of non-violence with Palestinian activist and academic Mahmoud Zwahre and Andrew Rigby, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies

Illustrated with film by West Bank filmmakers

Includes updates from the West Bank and the significance of ‘Sumud’ in the Palestinian struggle.


Mahmoud Zwahre is a leading activist and organiser in popular non-violent resistance against settler violence in the West Bank and currently a scholar at Coventry University

Andrew Rigby has researched and written about unarmed resistance in the Occupied Palestinian Territories since the 1980s, activities informed by his deep commitment to nonviolence as practice and principle.

Doors open & refreshments 2.30


In Conversation

This is the first in a series of events which aim to provide a safe space where you can listen, talk, ask questions and find out more.

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SPARK Social Justice -

SPARK Social Justice is a project of the Diocese of Leeds Justice & Peace Commission.

We are about enabling younger Catholics in the Yorkshire region to better understand issues of social justice and supporting them to take action on those issues.