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Some ways to take action for Palestine

Check out this resource list (please allow a few moments for it to load) created by a colleague in the UK – LINKED HERE

Education:

Being educated about the issue is foundational to doing any activism. It might feel cool and exciting to do an action, but that action must be grounded in understanding the kaupapa, understanding the aims of the movement, and doing your activism in ways which BENEFIT the movement and honours the people most affected. This is not a complete list, if you have suggestions of links, actions, or education to add please get in contact. Here are some resources to get you started.

Broadcast Channels

Buy E-Sims

Keep people in Gaza connected buy purchasing them mobile data – it is easy to buy these e-sims and they are needed to report war crimes and keep people connected. Find out how to purchase an e-sim for people in Gaza at https://gazaesims.com/

Individual Boycott

Divest

Sanction

Boycott, Divestment, Sanction movement Demands:

  • The end of Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.
  • The right of return to their land and homes for Palestinians expelled by Israel.
  • The end of apartheid laws discriminating against Palestinians who have Israeli citizenship.

Protest

  • Get in contact with the organisers and volunteer your skills
  • Work with Palestinians in your area to support the protest they want to see.

Get Organised:

SAFETY & REPRESSION RESOURCES

ORGANISING TOOLS

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  • Make Banners and Props for protests
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Community Organising

  • Talk to your local board and ask them to endorse a ceasefire motion. Find your local board then arrange to speak at their next meeting.
  • Form solidarity group among people you trust – such as an affinity group.
  • Learn about decision making processes which empower marginalised perspectives and do not perpetuate majority-rules mentality – Consensus Decision Making.
  • Connect with your local community through a community forum/noticeboard such as a facebook group.
  • Hold a stall at your local market and raise awareness and funds for Palestine.

Digital Activism

Political Pressure

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Donate

Join a group

and more.

Support Palestinian businesses

Please get in contact through social media, @aucklandpeaceaction on telegram, or aucklandpeaceaction(at)gmail.com if you have any further suggestions or feedback for this list of actions.

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