Glasgow Actions For Palestine
With the heartbreaking situation in Palestine continuing, we wanted to round up some of the events and actions that are happening locally and across Glasgow.
Know of something happening that we should include here? Email newsroom@greatergovanhill.com
Upcoming Actions
Big Ride for Palestine
20 Jan at 12pm: Every other week. Cycle around Queens Park with flags and banners to show support for Palestine. For people pf all abilities, including families and young children. Read more.
Stand up With Thales 3
23rd Jan at 9am 24 Jan at 10am: Support actionists fighting in the courts to prove weapons manufacturers complicit in genocide are guilty, not those who act to stop them!
PACBI
CALLING ALL CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS, ARTS WORKERS & AUDIENCES: Pledge your support for The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) Read More
GMAC Short Film Screening - Medical Aid Palestine Fundraiser
Friday 26th Jan at 6.00pm -7.30pm,GMAC will be hosting a fundraiser screening of short films at GMAC Film (Trongate 103), in partnership with the Scottish Documentary Institute and Short Circuit with all proceeds being donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Get tickets here.
Maz and the Phatasms
26 Jan at 8pm. Join Maz and the Phantasm and other artists at The Rum Shack for an evening of music. Proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestine. Get tickets here.
Movement Assembly: Glasgow Palestine
Join us for our first Glasgow-Palestine assembly of the year! No political ed this week so we can dedicate the entire first session to the assembly. Read more here.
Benefit for Medical Aid for Palestinians
31 Jan at 8pm: With host Jay Lafferty, Chris Forbes, Josie Long , Kathleen Hughes, Christopher MacArthur Boyd and Mark Nelson more acts TBC. Tickets here.
Women Don't Cycle - Screening
1 Feb at 7pm: Join us for the screening of the documentary Women Don't Cycle, a film about what it means to be a woman cycling in different countries. Tickets are available here.
Woodlands Community Anti-Racist Film Club Screening of Human Flow (2017)
30 Jan at 5:30pm: Screening of Ai Weiwei's film, Human Flow, followed by discussion. Tickets are available here.
Freedom to Run film screening
9 Feb at 7pm: Palestinians in the West Bank cannot travel more than 10 kilometres without being stopped by Israeli restrictions. Checkpoints, demands for permits and the apartheid wall surrounding the occupied territories are all part of the struggle of daily life. Tickets are available here.
Peace for Palestine Fundraiser gig
9 Feb at 7pm: Come join us to see talented Scottish artists come together for "Peace for Palestine" Fundraiser gig. Tickets are available here.
Charity Clothes Swap at Sylvan
4 February at 12pm: Entry is suggested £5+. All ticket money will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians. BRING clothes you want rid of but are good enough quality that other people will want. TAKE clothes you find and suit you - try to take only as much as you bring. Tickets available here.
The Thales 3
20-24 Nov from 9am each day • Protestors are needed to support activists being tried at Glasgow Sherrif’s Court for shutting down Thales weapon factory in Govan last year. Read more
Action Alert Demo
21 Nov from 11am • The Gaza Genocide Emergency Committee are calling for a ceasefire outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Free Palestine: A Public Discussion
21 Nov 6:30pm • Join a discussion on the history of Palestinian solidarity and ask how to further challenge British support for Israeli violence. With guest speeches from anti-war activists and Stop the War coalition. Read more
Glasgow-Palestine Assembly
22 Nov 6-8:45pm • Open assembly at The Ark on Coplaw Street that bring together people across the Palestinian Solidarity Movement to create a space to advance solidarity efforts. Read more
Cathkin Blazes Fundraiser for Palestine
25 Nov 3:30-5:30pm • The local women and non-binary football team are hosting a fundraiser tournament with a raffle — all money raised will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestine. Read more
Red Sunday School for Palestine
26 Nov 11:30am-1:00pm • Join us this Sunday 26th Nov to celebrate Palestinian arts, culture and resistance. Drop in 11.30-1 for craft activities, stories and music. With Palestinian food made by SAWA. Read more
Art Workers for Palestine Open Meeting
28 Nov 6-7pm • Come along and get involved with our work and find out about different ways you can help like research, flyering, freelancers, resources for children, and a disabled, d/deaf and neurodivergent group. Read more
Print Clan: Fundraiser for Palestine
8 Dec, 11am-6pm & 9 Dec, 2-5pm • An art sale fundraising for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians). With some amazing donations from artists across Glasgow. Read more
Plays From Palestine at The Glad Cafe
16 Dec, 7-9pm • A regular event bringing people together to share stories of Palestinian playwrights and artists, all calling for an urgent ceasefire now. Donations for Medical Aid Palestine will be collected during these events. Read more and book tickets here.
Greater Glasgow School Strike for Palestine - Family Friendly Fundraiser
17 Dec, 1-7pm • Bouncy castle, face painting and kids crafts will be available for the wee ones at this family friendly fundraiser for Palestine. Authentic Palestinian food will also be served along with sweets and cakes. Read More.
Dardishi Shop Reopened
‘All the products in our shop are limited edition designs made by Arab and North African women and gender minorities! Our clothing is also all made of organic cotton and the dye used to print our designs is vegan. There’s something for everyone, with products starting at £5! Help spread the word!’ Click here to visit the shop.
Reading Group Rumpus Room: Palestine History and Culture
Rumpus Room are starting a new reading group next month at the studio with @hussmitha & @mayalikethemonth exploring Palestine's History & Culture.
These sessions are for POC young people and their peers aged 16-25 and will take place on Friday 8th Dec & 15th Dec 4-6pm at the studio.
For more info click here
Palestinian Food Glasgow
Our Menu! 50% of proceeds will be donated to families in Palestine. Prices will vary depending on quantities. We use the best highest quality ingredients and olive oil. Orders are freshlay made, so we require 1 day notice! Thank you for supporting! Let’s keep the Palestinian culture thriving! Read more
Global Justice Youth
Global Justice Youth has organised several events for We Rise 2024. Expect interactive and lively workshops, a dive into activist history, zine and poster making, climate justice organising, an exploration of anti-colonial struggles with a focus on Palestinian solidarity and more. The gathering will feature international activists addressing global issues, with the following + more to be announced:A few of which will take place in Scotland. More information can be found here.
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