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Nationwide - 'who owns the holy land' pien forums 2025
A series of forums held across Australia hosted by PIEN with funding from the Community and Cohesion Support Program. We are partnering with Palestinian Christians in Australia and Friends of Sabeel Australia.
At each event Muslim, Jewish and Christian voices share their stories and visions for peace. The moderated panel discussions will include a Q&A. Topics include:
- “What is the role of religion in the ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians?”
- “Are Jews and Muslims historic enemies?”
- “What is the role of Palestinian Christians in the Palestinian national movement?”
Wed, 21 May, 6:30pm - 8pm- 'Who Owns the Holy Land?' - Brisbane'
At St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann St, Brisbane City.
Panelists:
- Omar Ashour: Palestinian from Gaza. organiser in the Palestinian and the pro-Palestinian communities in Brisbane. Former president of Falesteen Inc, the Palestinian Community in Queensland.
- Sophia Duckor-Jones: former Zionist Jew, who is now a member of the Jewish Council of Australia.
- Suzan Wahhab: President of Palestinian Christians in Australia, who was raised in Ramallah following the expulsion of her family from Jaffa and Ramallah in 1948.
Moderator:
- Rouba Rayan: Human rights lawyer with family in Gaza who are currently experiencing the genocide.
Wed, 28 May, 6:30pm - 8pm - 'Who Owns the Holy Land?' - Canberra
At Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACCC), 15 Blackall St, Barton ACT.
Panelists:
- Reem Borrows: Board Director of Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) and author of From the River to the Sea: Humanising Freedom.
- Peter Slezak: Jewish advocate for a just peace, speaker and author, Honorary Associate Professor at the University of NSW. Key role in recent documentary film, Palestine under Siege.
- Ahmed Alabadla: A Palestinian from Gaza, co-founder of Palestine Justice movement Sydney and creator of Red Inverted Triangle Palestinian podcast.
Moderator:
- Michael Shaik: PIEN Project Officer and founding member of Free Palestine Melbourne.
Thu, 29 May, 6:30pm - 8pm - 'Who Owns the Holy Land?' - Wagga Wagga
At CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St, Wagga Wagga.
Panelists:
- Reem Borrows: Board Director of Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) and author of From the River to the Sea: Humanising Freedom.
- Peter Slezak: Jewish advocate for a just peace, speaker and author, Honorary Associate Professor at the University of NSW. Key role in recent documentary film, Palestine under Siege.
- Ahmed Alabadla: A Palestinian from Gaza, co-founder of Palestine Justice movement Sydney and creator of Red Inverted Triangle Palestinian podcast.
Moderator:
- Ros Harper: hails from the Riverina. Previous humanitarian aid worker in Gaza, and PIEN Secretary.
Tue, 3 Jun, 6:30pm - 8pm - 'Who Owns the Holy Land?' - Adelaide
At U City Function Centre, level 1/43 Franklin St, Adelaide.
Panelists:
- Yousef al-Reemawi: Palestinian musician and scholar. Founder of the Averroes Centre of Arab Culture and the Palestine Remembered program on Radio 3CR.
- Nachshon Amir: former Israeli army combat officer who was raised in a religious nationalist family but has been an active member of Free Palestine Melbourne for the past four years.
- Reem Borrows: Board Director of Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) and author of From the River to the Sea: Humanising Freedom.
Moderator:
- Christa Christaki: Chairperson of the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA)