Author: Elif Gulmen
One powerful tool has emerged to document the plight of the Palestinian people: photography. As the world grapples with watching a genocide on their phones, photographers are wielding their cameras as instruments of truth and advocacy. Since the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, the Gaza Strip also known as the world’s largest open prison […]
Ramadan is known as a time of reflection, renewal, and community. As the crescent moon graced the skies, Muslims around the world embarked on their spiritual journey with the commencement of Ramadan. Day one of this sacred month marks a period of deep reflection, renewal, and communal devotion for millions of believers worldwide. For Muslims, […]
From ‘the Tyne to Palestine,’ a beacon of solidarity and compassion illuminated the shores of North Shields on International Women’s Day. On the evening of March 8, 2024, the event, held at King Edward’s Bay, gathered a diverse group of individuals in a display of solidarity with Palestine. Participants, donned in black attire, carried lanterns […]
At Northumbria University, students and staff gathered for a candle-lit vigil organised by the Friends of Palestinian Society, demanding a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. Over 28,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war broke out. Similar vigils spanned across multiple cities globally for consecutive months, highlighting a unified plea for an end to the […]
Amid the stark realities of the ongoing Gaza crisis, a beacon of hope emerged in Newcastle as Jeremy Corbyn, a steadfast advocate for Palestinian rights, took centre stage. Newcastle played host to a fervent discussion on peace and solidarity amidst the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East. On February 11, PalesTyne, a Palestinian support group […]
Pro-Palestinian activists from the constituency seized the opportunity to confront MP Bridget Phillipson about the government’s financial support in light of the Gaza-Israel War. On the evening of February 4th, 2024, Houghton-le-Spring witnessed a heated community meeting hosted by Phillipson, the Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South. The focus of the […]
In the heart of the North East, the Action Foundation, a beacon of hope for refugees, now faces an alarming increase in homelessness referrals. And as winter’s icy grip tightens, the urgency of the situation intensifies. Action Foundation has now launched a winter appeal called Raise the Roof for Refugees to support the refugees and asylum seekers […]
A group of university students are passionately reaching out to empower refugees and asylum seekers through the gift of education – a tale of hearts bridging the gaps created by borders and backgrounds. North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T), a student-led volunteer initiative centred at Newcastle University Students Union, is dedicated to offering educational support […]
