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SUMMARY:Sydney launch and exhibition - The Wall of Tears
DESCRIPTION:The Sydney launch of the Wall of Tears is at 7pm\, Friday 9 October 2026\, at the Pitt St Uniting Church\, 264 Pitt St Sydney. Speakers are Chris Sidoti\, international law expert\, Dr Saira Hussain\, volunteer doctor in Gaza\, and Suzan Wahhad from Palestinian Christians in Australia. \nThe Wall of Tears will be on display until 28 October. Please check opening times on the attached flyer. \nThe Wall of Tears by American artist Phil Buehler\, is a heartbreaking memorial to 18\,457 children killed in Gaza. The installation lists the names of children in the order in which they were killed between October 2023 and July 2025. First is Wesam Iyad Mohammed Abu Fsaife\, a 14-year-old boy. Last is Sabah Omar Saad al-Masri\, an eight-year-old girl. \nThese names of two children mark the beginning and end of the Wall of Tears\, a massive art installation measuring 15m by 3m\, which was first unveiled in Brooklyn on 29 January this year\, marking the anniversary of the death of Hind Rajab. The memorial was brought to Western Australia by a group of local doctors keen for their community to bear witness and to remember these innocent children whose lives were cut short by conflict. \nThe rows and rows of names are punctuated by photos and stories of individual children\, drawing on reports by the Guardian and Washington Post newspapers. \n“If you approach from a distance\, it looks like almost an abstract painting and that draws people in to see\, what is that?” according to the artist Phil Buehler. “Then you’ll see they’re names of the children killed in Gaza since 7 October and there are thousands of them stretching down the block. \n“Then you’ll be drawn in further\, I hope\, to see the faces\, read the stories of some of the few dozen I’ve scattered throughout the fence. That’s the part that gets me when I look at it. You see these faces full of joy and hope\, snapshots from graduations and birthday parties and family gatherings and knowing that these kids’ lives were just cut short.” \nThe artist reflects: “You can’t not think about your own kids and your own families. I hope that might lead people to think about how they might help\, even if it’s just\, take a photo of the mural and pass it along on their social media or to their friends.” \nThis is a heartbreaking and powerful work that speaks to our shared humanity\, and we would be honoured to welcome you to experience it.
URL:https://apan.org.au/event/sydney-launch-and-exhibition-the-wall-of-tears/
CATEGORIES:Forum/ Discussion Panel
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday October 10th for APAN’s annual Melbourne Dinner\, an evening of community\, solidarity\, and collective action for Palestine. \nGathering on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land\, the evening will bring together community members\, advocates\, organisers\, and supporters for a night of connection\, hear from leading voices for Palestine\, and raise vital funds to sustain APAN’s work. \nThis year\, we are honoured to welcome Professor Michael Fakhri\, Professor at the University of Oregon and former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food (2020-2026). Professor Fakhri is a leading international voice on food sovereignty and has been outspoken in exposing Israel’s use of starvation against Palestinians in Gaza.  \nWe will also hear from Hiba Farra\, APAN Vice President\, who will share more about APAN’s work and the importance of sustaining advocacy\, campaigning and movement-building for Palestinian justice and liberation in Australia. \nAcross the evening\, guests will hear from our speakers before sharing dinner and conversation\, followed by a live auction\, raffle and silent auction. We’ll close the evening together with Knafeh and Dabke.  \nThis year’s auction will feature significant Palestinian works and items\, including art prints by Sliman Mansour\, a limited-edition signed print by Nabil Anani donated by Zawyeh Gallery in Ramallah\, alongside artworks\, clothing and pieces by Palestinian artisans. \nEvery ticket\, bid and donation directly supports APAN’s ongoing advocacy\, campaigning\, and grassroots organising efforts for Palestinian justice and liberation. \nGet your tickets here \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://apan.org.au/event/melbourne-fundraising-dinner/
LOCATION:Aurora Receptions\, 149 Donald Street\, Brunswick East\, Victoria\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Fundraiser
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