Moved by the horrific suffering of the people of Palestine, particularly in Gaza, the Quaker Peace & Legislation Committee (QPLC) have taken up a suggestion to coordinate and support a month of action for Palestine by Australian Quakers from 15 May-15 June.
The 15 May has been chosen as it is commemorated as Nakba Day for Palestinians, where they remember the catastrophe of their displacement, beginning in the 1940’s and ongoing until today.
These actions could include simple actions like writing to your newly elected federal MP or Senator or a letter to the editor of a newspaper; calling a parliamentarian or talk back radio; attending solidarity events identifiable as a Quaker; writing to your superannuation company or a company profiting from Israel’s occupation; inviting other Friends to sign-up; organising an event with other Friends. QPLC will offer support and ideas for Friends along the way. While people can make the commitment as significant as they feel led, with 6 hours someone could do ten quicker actions.
When Friends pledge to take action, you’ll be added to an email list that will receive further details about how to take actions and helpful links.