Palestine Awareness Week (PAW) at UCLA
Please join Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UCLA for a week of educational events and activities highlighting the Palestinian cause and discussing how UCLA students can support Palestinian rights. This week will feature both day and evening events, and speakers from both in and outside the UCLA community. The events are co-sponsored by the Afrikan Student Union, Muslim Students Association, Queer Alliance, Incarcerated Youth Tutorial Project (IYTP), United Arab Society, Pakistani Student Association, Empowered Arab Sisterhood, and Bruin Feminists for Equality.
Monday, 25 February
6:30pm: Facts on the Ground: Who’s Afraid of the Apartheid Analogy?
With Nada Elia. (Humanities 135)
- This event will provide an introduction to Palestine focused on conditions on the ground today and an examination of the structures and policies that have created them.
Tuesday, 26 February
7am-5pm: Mock Apartheid Wall & Write a Note to Gaza.
(Bruin Plaza)
6:30pm-8:00pm: Justice is Universal: Common Struggles for Human Rights
With Robin DG Kelley, Saree Makdisi & David Shorter. (Humanities A51)
- This event will highlight the similarities and intersections between social justice movements in the United States and Palestine.
Wednesday, 27 February
7am-1:30pm: Palestinian Testimonies & Mock Checkpoint.
(Bruin Plaza)
6:30pm-8:00pm: Do UC What I See?: University Investments in Israeli Apartheid
With Bakr Teebi (Irvine Divest), Sondra Hale, & others. (Humanities A51)
- This event highlights and challenges UC investments in corporations that enable and profit from violations of Palestinian rights and international law.
Thursday, 28 February
7am-5pm: Mock Apartheid Wall & Cultural Celebration.
(Bruin Plaza)
6:30pm-8:00pm: Existence is Resistance: Celebrating Palestinian Life and Culture
(LA Tennis Center Clubhouse).
- This event will feature Palestinian music, literature, poetry and dress and will celebrate the rich heritage of the Palestinian people. Dinner will be provided.
Contact Info
- SJP Website: sjpbruins.com
- SJP Twitter: @sjpatucla
- PAW Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/482872268438514/
