KEEP LEFT 2018 – IDEAS TO BUILD THE FIGHTBACK
A two day conference of socialist ideas, debate and discussion. International speaker: David Albrich Austrian socialist and anti-fascist activist. Check out the timetable here Check out speakers here
We Are Not Afraid
Speakers: Joseph Gerson, experienced anti- nuclear and peace activist from the USA, A/Prof Jake Lynch (Dept Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney) and other invited guest speakers. Bookings: Eventbrite before Thursday 9 August - book here Access the flyer on Joseph Gerson. Organised by: Peace and Justice Committee Quakers NSW with the support from the Exodus Foundation (Rev Bill Crews) and the Hiroshima…
Hiroshima Day Public Meeting
Pax Christi Victoria has convened a coalition of peace groups including ICAN, the Medical Association for the Prevention of War, the Society of Friends and several others, to campaign for the Australian government to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Public forum: Banning Nuclear Weapons? Australia Must Act! Speakers include: Dr Tilman Ruff - Co-founder of ICAN…
Olfat Mahmoud – Fundraising Dinner – Sydney
Sydney Fundraising Dinner with Dr Olfat Mahmoud Olfat, a Lebanon-based Palestinian refugee, is on a speaking tour to highlight the plight of Palestinian refugees in the camps in Lebanon over the last 70 years. Olfat will also talk about the Palestinian Right of Return as well as Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Her autobiography ‘Tears for Tarshiha’ will also be available…
Olfat Mahmoud – Fundraising Dinner – Melbourne
Melbourne Fundraising Dinner with Dr Olfat Mahmoud Olfat, a Lebanon-based Palestinian refugee, is on a speaking tour to highlight the plight of Palestinian refugees in the camps in Lebanon over the last 70 years. Olfat will also talk about the Palestinian Right of Return as well as Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Her autobiography ‘Tears for Tarshiha’ will also be available…
Rally Against Weapons Export Industry
Rally at Queen Victoria Statue, QVB, Sydney CBD, Sat 30th June, 12 noon Protest Government using $3,8 billion promoting arms export industry. A rally against Australia spending $3.8 billion to promote the sale of weapons to overseas countries (including Saud Arabia and Israel) is planned for Saturday June 30 at 12.00 outside the Queen Victoria Bulding (near the Queen Victoria…
Keeping Australia out of U.S. Wars
Public meeting: Keeping Australia out of U.S. Wars Three authoritative speakers on the need for an independent foreign policy for Australia. Korea, prospects for peace and Australia’s role - Michael Pembroke, NSW Supreme Court Judge and author of the acclaimed book, Korea: Where the American century began. The urgent need for an independent foreign policy - Lee Rhiannon, NSW Senator…
Muslim Collective Interfaith Iftar
Muslim Collective Interfaith Iftar As-salam-alaikum & Ramadhan Mubarak! Ramadhan brings together friends, families and the community. It reminds us of our collective responsibility towards looking after each other and our planet. At this Iftar, we look forward to breaking the fast with you, sharing a meal and having a conversation on how we interact with and care for our environment.…
Pax Christi NSW – Monthy Meeting
Pax Christi NSW - Monthly Meetings We normally meet on the first Monday of each month at 6.00pm for shared meal that members bring and the meeting follows at 6.30 pm. All welcome.