Palestine Solidarity Campaign - National Conference in Birmingham

Palestine Solidarity Campaign —National Conference in Birmingham
Justice for the Palestinians —the moral issue of our time

Saturday 11 July 2009

Registration from 10amStart: 10:30am to 4:30pmCarrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham B4 7SX

Getting there: www.carrslane.co.uk/travel

Speakers include:Prof Manuel Hassassian • Dr Karma Nabulsi • Dr. Rita Giacaman • Richard Burden MP • Samia Botmeh • Daniel Machover • Victoria Brittain • Betty Hunter • Prof Haim Bresheeth • Hugh Lanning (DGS PCS) • Salma Yaqoob (B'ham Councillor)

PSC is pleased to announce a unique opportunity to hear speakers on the key issues on Palestine including:• 1948 and after — ethnic cleansing and the refugees• The Reality of Occupation: Politics, Economy and Health• War Crimes and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement• Lessons from the Anti Apartheid Movement• After Gaza — getting active on campus — student activist networking session• Taking solidarity action

Israel’s massacre in Gaza shocked millions of people worldwide, who came out on the streets to show their anger and commitment to supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom and justice. We have seen a massive growth in support for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, with people across the country joining one of the fastest-growing solidarity movements today.This conference will discuss not just the roots of the Palestinian struggle, but also the current political crisis, and the tasks facing the solidarity movement. Join us for a day of discussion, education and engagement.

In conjunction with HALLO JERUSALEM, Friday 10 July, 7:30pm at The Drum Theatre in Birmingham, to celebrate Jerusalem Capital of Arab Culture 2009. More info: www.the-drum.org.uk
Registration information
Entrance fee: £10 (£7 unwaged), includes lunch.
There are several ways you can register in advance for the PSC Conference:• Online via PSC website• By phone: 020 7700 6192www.palestinecampaign.org