Tag: protests
A reminder of what is possible in community empowerment – ‘survival pending revolution’
This book launch speech was delivered today for Ponsonby People’s Union: At the Frontline of Community Activism in the 1970s, by Roger Fowler, whānau...
Protesters condemn Luxon govt for failing to condemn illegal war on Iran
By David Robie, Asia Pacific Report
New Zealand’s government was taken to task today for its lack of a principled stand against Israel’s Gaza genocide...
Herzog’s visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion
By Wendy Bacon
On the eve of his Australian tour, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog faces huge opposition to his visit.
In a “National Day of Protest”,...
Luxon ‘grow a spine’ chants as big rallies call for NZ to recognise Palestine state
Asia Pacific Report
“Grow a spine for Palestine!” was a frequent theme among about 5000 people protesting in the heart of New Zealand’s largest city...
100 children killed or wounded every day since Gaza ceasefire broken
Asia Pacific Report
The chief of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has described Gaza as “no land” for children, as two rallies were held...
NZ protesters honour killed Gaza journalists – ‘targeted’ say press freedom groups
Pacific Media Watch
Global press freedom organisations have condemned the killing of two journalists in Gaza this week, who died in separate targeted airstrikes by...