We will hear talks from two speakers on Palestinian liberation through a queer lens. The speakers will discuss pinkwashing and Israel’s use of queer discourse, queer Palestinians and queer activism in Palestine, and links between the queer struggle and the decolonial struggle.
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Maria Zreiq is a Palestinian interdisciplinary artist and community organiser, born in Nazareth, and based in Haifa. Working predominantly with text and image-making through various forms including photography, documentary filmmaking, and poetry, her work examines notions of memory, longing, and resistance during times of political and social upheaval. As an organizer, Zreiq’s practice centers on revolutionary pedagogy, culture production, and queer imaginaries.
Robin Ludd is a Scouse artist and activist, based out of Manchester. She has experience in tenants union action, taking direct action to shut down Israeli arms factories, facilitating self-defense workshops, and queer community organising in England. She is co-director of The PRIDE Library, a queer-led project hosting communalised books, workshops and education programmes.
This event is sponsored by UMUCU. The event chair is Darcy Murphy. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time to allow time to check tickets and find a seat!
Manchester Universities Palestine Coalition 