Category Archives: Human Rights

Salute: Brothers of the Fist

Posted on 1 July, 2009 by

The year was 1968, the occasion the Mexico City Olympics. In one of the most powerful moments in Olympic history, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos gave the Black Power Salute alongside their silent (but active) supporter, Australian Silver Medalist … Continue reading →

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Hiding behind civilians: The continued use of Palestinian civilians as human shields by the Israeli Occupation Forces

Posted on 28 April, 2009 by

The Al Mezan Center for Human Rights has released an important update to its July 2008 report on the IOF practise of hiding behind Palestinian human shields. The use of civilian human shields is customary Israeli practice in gross violation … Continue reading →

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Dr H. In The Holy Land V: Qalandia Check-Point

Posted on 27 July, 2008 by

Qalandia check point is the main check point into Jerusalem from Ramallah. It is worse than I remember it to be. A humiliating example of every day life for the Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories, in fact I think … Continue reading →

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Not In Our Name: We the People Respond To Australian Parliamentary Motion On Israel At 60

Posted on 15 March, 2008 by

In response to PM Rudd’s Motion on Israel’s 60th Anniversary year, many Australians, including this blogger, supported and signed an advertisement that appeared prominently on page 7 of The Australian national broadsheet on Wednesday 12 March. The statement reads: Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Australia, Human Rights, Israel, Justice, Lobby watch, Media, Occupation, Palestine, Palestine Peace, Peace and Justice, Peace education, Speeches | 4 Comments