Justice for Palestine: An Evening with Jamil Sawalmeh | Melbourne
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ActionAid Australia is proud to present an exclusive evening hearing from Jamil Sawalmeh, ActionAid Palestine Country Director, as he brings to light the current situation for everyday people in Gaza amidst ongoing attacks and humanitarian aid blockages.
For two and a half years, Jamil and his team have led ActionAid's humanitarian response to Israel's war on Palestine.
We'll hear about his personal experiences as someone living and working in the West Bank, of Israel's settler violence, and restrictions on movement.
If you've found yourself asking what we can do now to continue to show solidarity with Palestinians - and to hold Israel truly accountable under international law - I hope you can join us and hear from Jamil directly.
You won't want to miss this event. RSVP now to save your seat. Share with friends, family, and community - we welcome all.
Stay afterwards for refreshments and to continue this important conversation.
Accessibility information: the Next Wave theatre is on the ground floor of a wheelchair accessible venue, with accessible and gender neutral bathrooms.
There are no stairs, steps or lifts within the building, however flooring can be uneven in places.
In Sydney? Click here to hear from Jamil in Sydney on Tuesday 12 May.
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For inquiries, email supporter.au@actionaid.org or call 1300 66 66 72.
We acknowledge Traditional Owners and Elders past and present across Australia, especially the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the lands upon which this event will take place. ActionAid Australia pays particular acknowledgement to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the Traditional Owners of the lands where our national office is located.
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Jamil Sawalmeh
Jamil has over 20 years of experience working in the humanitarian and development sector. Being born and raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank, Jamil experienced the harsh political realities of Palestine at an early age. The life experience of the refugee camp turned Jamil into an activist and advocate for the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, children and especially refugees. Jamil chose a career focused on international development and humanitarian assistance with Right To Play, the Norwegian Refugee Council, UN Volunteers and currently with ActionAid. Jamil has previously held the positions of Country Director and Program Manager with Right To Play over a period of ten years. He has had extensive experience working in humanitarian and recovery settings with the Norwegian Refugee Council as a Program Manager. He is a member of the Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection Network (PHAP) and certified in Health and Safety and Food Safety by the British Chartered Institute for Environmental Health. Jamil has a passion for working issues relating to education and children in the humanitarian and development context. Jamil has a passion for social entrepreneurship and last couple of years he invested time in building an eco-friendly enterprise focusing on agricultural tourism. He has specific interests in Middle Eastern politics/contexts and reading books on literature and philosophy.
Noura Mansour
Sarah Baarini
Michelle Higelin
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