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APAN is growing as a movement

The last few years have seen a huge growth in support of Palestinian justice in Australia, with increasing numbers of people joining the movement. This video presents APAN’s work, and introduces many of those involved in the struggle for Palestinian self-determination.

2.1 minutes

Palestinian-Australians react to Amnesty’s apartheid report

In February 2022, Amnesty International released a report detailing the ways Israel has implemented apartheid policies against Palestinians. In response, younger Palestinian-Australians shared with APAN what apartheid means to them

1.5 minutes

Jerusalem Peace Prize awards ceremony

The Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize recognises an Australian who makes an inspirational contribution to Palestinian human rights. The winner of the 2021 prize is Aboriginal Gumbaynggirr intellectual, activist, academic, writer, storyteller and actor, Dr. Gary Foley, who is currently Professor of History at Victoria University. This online event includes an introduction, interview with Dr Foley, and a discussion among participants. An interview and presentation with Uncle Gary Foley as he receives the 2021 Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize

1 hour

Jewish Voice for Peace

This video from US group Jewish Voice For Peace is a solid introduction to Palestine.

6.5 minutes

Honoring Naji Al Ali

Have you ever wondered what is Handala turning his back on?

This video, produced by APAN is about the short yet rich life of the renowned Palestinian artist, Naji Al Ali, who was shot and fatally injured by an Israeli Mossad agent in London. Naji had succumbed to his wounds almost 40 days later, and was pronounced dead on 29th of August 1987.

2.5 minutes, August 2021

Honoring Ghassan Kanafani

49 years ago, the Israeli Mossad assassinated the prominent Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. They blew up his car killing him and his 17 year old niece, in Beirut.

Watch this video to understand his journey, impact and rich legacy.

This video, produced by APAN is about his journey, impact and rich legacy.

2.5 minutes, July 2021

The Book Room with Samah Sabawi and Dr Randa AbdelFattah

APAN is proud to be working with award winning Palestinian playwright and poet Samah Sabawi on The Book Room  – a series of monthly interviews with authors that highlight Palestinian and Australian Indigenous authors.
This event is with award-winning author and academic Dr Randa AbdelFattah who discusses her new book Coming of Age in the War on Terror. 

52 minutes, February 2021

Roger Waters on Palestine (short)

Former Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters shares his passion for Palestine at this event hosted by APAN. This is the highlights video, see below for full event.

3.5mins, February 2018

Noura Erakat in Melbourne (short)

US Palestinian lawyer and media commentator Noura Erakat on visions for the future. Event co-hosted by Australians for Palestine and APAN. Video of full event below.

2.5 minutes, July 2018

My Future Palestine

APAN asked young people what their ideal future Palestine looked like – and this is what they told us!

5 minutes, November 2020

The Book Room with Samah Sabawi and Tony Birch

APAN is proud to be working with award winning Palestinian playwright and poet Samah Sabawi on The Book Room  – a series of monthly interviews with authors that highlight Palestinian and Australian Indigenous authors.
This event is with award-winning author, academic, and activist Tony Birch who discusses his new book White Girl. 

63 minutes, January 2021

The Book Room with Samah Sabawi and Mohammed Morsi

APAN is proud to be working with award winning Palestinian playwright and poet Samah Sabawi on The Book Room  – a series of monthly interviews with authors that highlight Palestinian and Australian Indigenous authors.  This event is with Mohammed Morsi who discussed his new book The Palace of Angels.  The book is three stories which detail life in Palestine and Egypt, powerfully sharing the stories Morsi touched while working as a journalist.

65 minutes, November 2020

The Book Room with Samah Sabawi and Susan Abulhawa

APAN is proud to be working with award winning Palestinian playwright and poet Samah Sabawi on The Book Room  – a series of monthly interviews with authors that highlight Palestinian and Australian Indigenous authors.  The first event was with best-selling author Susan Abulhawa who talked about her newest book Against a Loveless World. She shared powerfully about how the themes of exile and belonging, so present in her work, are reflected in Palestinian lived experiences.

60 minutes, October 2020

Black Palestinian Forum: Countering Colonialism and Dispossession.

Hosted by BDS Australia and featuring Palestinian and Indigenous Australian commentators.

120 minutes, August 2020

Launch of Joint Statement on Antisemitism

Cohosted by APAN and the Australian Jewish Democratic Society, launching our Joint Statement on Antisemitism.

120 minutes, July 2020.

Virtual Nakba Commemoration

Featuring Dr Haidar Eid from Gaza; Bassem Tamimi from Nabi Salih in the West Bank; Fayrouz Sharqawi and Tarek Bakri from Jerusalem, and Dr Randa Abdel-Fatah from Australia.  This event is an initiative of the Palestinian Community Association of WA and Friends of Palestine WA.

130 minutes, May 2020

Dr Hanan Ashrawi on Annexation

Dr Hanan Ashrawi – spokesperson and member of the PLO Executive Committee -provides comments about Annexation.  Dr Ashrawi is interviewed by Australian Palestinians Hiba Farra and Dr Nahed Fraitekh.

This event was an initiative of the Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine.

29 minutes, May 2020

Narrating cultures of resistance and solidarity

Keynote address by Professor Rabab Abdulhadi at the Black Palestine Solidarity Conference, University of Melbourne.

75 minutes, November, 2019

Rule of Law or Ruled by Law?

Australian lawyer Gerard Horton of Military Court Watch, discussing the injustices of the military court system in Palestine.  Talk co-sponsored by Liberty Victoria; Muslim Legal Network and APAN.

80 minutes, August 2018

Palestine Futures

US Palestinian lawyer and media commentator Noura Erakat on visions for the future.

Event co-hosted by Australians for Palestine and APAN.

90 minutes, July 2018

Roger Waters on Palestine (long)

Former Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters shares his passion for Palestine at this event hosted by APAN. This is the video for the full event.

72 mins, February 2018

Gideon Levy – Israelis and the Occupation: A Story of Denial

Israeli journalist Gideon Levy speaks at event co-hosted by the Australian Jewish Democratic Society.

100 minutes, December 2017

Dr Salam Fayyad at the National Press Club

Former Palestinian Prime Minister, Dr Salam Fayyad addressed the National Press Club in Canberra.

Footage courtesy of ABC.

58 minutes,  September 2015

Dr Hanan Ashrawi at the ALP National Conference

Dr Ashrawi recorded this interview for an ALP Fringe event, hosted by the Australian Jewish Democratic Society and the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network.

17 minutes,  July 2015