City University Friends of Palestine

Swipe to read on who we, City Friends of Palestine Society, stand for, our aims, framework and purpose🙌🇵🇸

We are committed to emphasise the importance of our roles as students and academics in the fight for Palestinian liberation.

🔗‼️Become a member of the Friends of Palestine Society:
https://www.csgsu.co.uk/community/societies/society/palsoc/

— City Friends of Palestine Society

City, University of London

Join us for our first event of the year, “Meet Your Palestinian Society”! 🇵🇸

Whether you’re a fresher or a returning student (open to all!), this is your chance to meet the committee, make new friends, and get to know the pro Palestinian community at City!🙌

🗓️: Friday 11th October
⏰: 6:30 - 8:00pm
📍: C316, Tait Building, City, University of London
🔗: BOOK TICKET HERE: https://events.csgsu.co.uk/event/meet-your-friends-of-palestine-society/235113

We’ll have delicious food and drinks, introduce ourselves, and a take part of a fun quiz with exciting prizes.
It’s the perfect way to kick off the year, so come along and see what we’re all about, our goals and mission, and how we can create a loving pro-Palestinian community on campus 🇵🇸

Cant wait to see you all, tell a friend to tell a friend!

— City Friends of Palestine

Make sure you visit our stall at freshers! (goodies available)🇵🇸🛍️

🔗Book your ticket here:
https://events.csgsu.co.uk/event/city-st-georges-freshers-fair/228886

🔗‼️Become a member of the Friends of Palestine Society:
https://www.csgsu.co.uk/community/societies/society/palsoc/

🚨STARBUCKS HAS SUCCESSFULLY SHUT DOWN AT CITY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON 🇵🇸

A powerful step forward in our BDS campaign at our university.

Our collective choice on choosing to not buy from Starbucks have made an impact, and thus have closed its doors.

We will continue our fight in implementing BDS.

CALLING ALL CITY STUDENTS📣
🇵🇸Join Friends of Palestine Society for 2024/25 🇵🇸

Are you passionate about supporting Palestinian rights and fostering a deeper understanding of Palestinian culture within our University? 🍉

If yes, we’re looking for enthusiastic members to join the Committee 🙌

Who are We❓:
- We’re a group of students committed to raising awareness, promoting peace, and organising events that aims to spread awareness and celebrate Palestinian culture while supporting the cause.

Who we are looking for❗️:
- City students who shares our passion for Palestinian rights and culture. Looking for an opportunity to make a difference, and develop many skills🇵🇸

🔗 How to Join?
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqfdC2zit9_QUunE-Sjri2654dQvPEgPna6j40YmV9zlalQA/viewform

Good luck and DM if you have any question🫀
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5hNw7NtQRV

*‼️DEADLINE: 25th APRIL‼️*

City, University of London

🇵🇸 Want to be part of the Friends of Palestine Committee? 🇵🇸

We are currently recruiting new committee members for the roles above. Please consider this opportunity if you feel you or a friend is suitable!

Applications are made here:

https://forms.gle/xgwoMBWzJLerYDc69

We hope to hear from you soon!

‘Should City University of London Reject The IHRA Definition?”

City Friends of Palestine are pleased to announce that City Students’ Union has officially called a referendum on whether the University should reject the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

We live in a time where speaking a word of truth and seeking justice is criminalised. For decades, the Palestinian people have endured ethnic cleansing, occupation of their land, bulldozed homes and forced displacement, lived under an oppressive apartheid regime to list some of the struggles they face.

For far too long, Pro-Palestine activists across the globe, especially on campuses, have been accused of antisemitism for calling out the crimes of the state of Israel.

We want to make it crystal clear: the society opposing the definition does not question the existence of antisemitism or the need for the University to do more to tackle discrimination. Rather, we hope to challenge the politicised nature of this definition which does not provide clear guidance on whether or not criticism of the state of Israel and Zionism are antisemitic, which leaves the definition vulnerable to being interpreted in a way that curtails freedom of speech.

Let's be loud and clear, this definition crudely claims to protect people of the Jewish faith when in reality it seeks to shut down all forms of advocacy for the people of Palestine and the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions movement. Students cannot let the education sector be bullied into adopting a repressive definition.

To protect truth and justice, vote YES between 22 - 24 March!

For now, get the word out and let’s

In this week’s Factfiles we are exploring Israel's use of disproportional force against Palestinians, and more specifically, reports of severe injuries caused by "expanding ammunition" to protesters at the Great March of Return, Gaza.

We want to introduce our Factfiles series where we aim to share weekly updates on Palestine and educate you on the country’s history.

As it is now olive season in Palestine, this week we will be focusing on the history and significance of olive trees in Palestine. 🌳🕊️