This weekend Londoners will show their solidarity with Palestine by attending Palestine Pop-Up, a 2-day interactive event in lively Shoreditch. 

This exciting event will exhibit 21 illustrations from the new Injustice Illustrated collection, each highlighting a certain aspect of Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine. There will be interactive installations (including a 2.5 metre pencil!) to show the injustice taking place under Israeli apartheid and to raise awareness of key BDS campaigns, including #BoycottPUMA and #BoycottCocaCola. There will also be competitions and prizes to be won throughout the weekend.

This 2-day event is aimed at anyone interested in learning about Palestine, no matter what their age or background.

A Palestine Arts and Crafts session for kids will take place on Saturday morning, at which children can learn about Palestine through designing, making and decorating badges, tote bags, bracelets and cupcakes (places are limited, book here now).

On Saturday night the venue will transform into a hub for like-minded people to connect, exchange ideas and get inspired to build a stronger movement for Palestine in 2023. (This is a free event but places are limited, so register now to avoid disappointment!)

“Last year Israel brutally attacked Gaza, murdering 67 Palestinian children in May. Israeli forces also attacked peaceful worshippers at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan. This year, 2022, has been the deadliest year for Palestinian children since 2007, and this Ramadan over 250 worshippers were once again attacked by Israeli forces.

Even when Palestine isn’t making headlines, Israeli apartheid continues. Just this week 16-year-old Jana Zakarneh was the latest victim of Israeli violence. Palestine Pop-Up will galvanise supporters to create stronger campaigns for Palestine in 2023, the 75th year of the ongoing Nakba” says Shamiul Joarder, Head of Public Affairs at FOA.

The weekend event has been organised as part of FOA’s Silver Anniversary celebrations and the launch of its new website.