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How does the voice of Palestinian women artists resist Israeli occupation and patriarchal hierarchies? How does the telling of life stories become art and an act of resistance?

In an interview with Professor Laura Junka-Aikio, Palestinian researcher, writer and curator Shahd Wadi (PhD), discusses the intertwining of art, feminism, and resistance in exile. Join us for a discussion on the Night of Science!

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

Organisers: Sumud, Palcif, Suomen Rauhanpuolustajat

Program will include Palestinian stories and poems and also craft and banderol workshops. In sale there will be Palestinian pastries, desserts and warm bevarage. Also Crafts4gaza’s wide selection of products and Sumud merch will be in sale

Organisers: Crafts4Gaza, Sumud Helsinki
Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiI-YetgZJ/?igsh=MTdpaGgxYmNienUxYw==

Program will include Palestinian stories and poems and also craft and banderol workshops. In sale there will be Palestinian pastries, desserts and warm bevarage. Also Crafts4gaza’s wide selection of products and Sumud merch will be in sale

Organisers: Crafts4Gaza, Sumud Helsinki
Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiI-YetgZJ/?igsh=MTdpaGgxYmNienUxYw==

Anti-Zionist learning circle

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

Stop the Scholasticide – a protest against the destruction of education in Palestine.

Join us in protesting the destruction of education in Palestine, showing respect for Palestinian education, and expressing our unwavering support for the BDS movement and Palestinian resistance. Bring your friends, fellow students, and student organizations.

Organiser: Turku with Palestine

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE-EKBTt1LL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Come march with us together for humanity on Saturday 25.1.2025! The demonstration will begin at 15:00 at Rautatientori in Helsinki. We demand that the Finnish government must uphold human rights and international law by ending its arms trade with Israel and do everything in its power to ensure self-determination for Palestinians

Organiser: Sumud

📎 Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE99rzRsXwE/?igsh=MWluMXc2YW53Z2s4YQ==

Crafts4Gaza, Aseistakieltäytyjäliitto, Arabikansojen ystävyysseura AKYS ja Sumud Helsinki kutsuvat sinut Kohtaamiskahvila Salamiin Helsingin Rauhanasemalle sunnuntaina 26.1.2025.
Kahvila on avoinna klo 13-18.

Ohjelmassa:
14:00 Tietoa Kööpenhaminassa helmikuussa järjestettävästä Mask Off Maersk -kampanjasta
15:00 Alustus EU:n ja Israelin assosiaatiosopimuksesta
16:00 Laki Särmään -kampanja ja Suomen ja Israelin välinen asekauppa
17:00 Crafts4Gazan toiminnan esittelyä

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFIq1oPNyKx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Our first book in the SfP Book Club is going to be Zionist Colonialism in Palestine by Fayez Sayegh. For this first book, we will have three virtual/online sessions on 29.1., 12.2. and 26.2.

Remotely, registering due mon 27.1.
🔗Registering form: https://forms.gle/6NgnzsFvLzaR2X616
📖Book club book:
https://liberatedtexts.com/reviews/the-cause-of-anti-colonialism-and-liberation-is-one-fayez-sayeghs-zionist-colonialism-in-palestine/

It is encouraged that, before the first session, the participants read till the end of the first chapter. This recommendation is to encourage discussions during sessions, but all are welcome to participate.

freepalestinejkl invites you to donate clothes or accessories for an upcoming fundraising event for palestine. We will organise a donation stand in front of Bar Vakiopaine (Kauppakatu 6) on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st of January from 12pm to 6pm. These items will be on sale at an upcoming event, where people can donate to organisations supporting Palestine in exchange for the items.

If these donation times don’t suit you but you would like to donate, please be in contact and we will find an alternative! You can bring the items you want to donate in a bag.

The fundraiser Vol. 1 will be held this Saturday, at Bar Vakiopaine from 4pm. to 6pm. Bring your friends and family along and come check out what you can get for donating for Palestine.

Organiser: Free Palestine Jyväskylä

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYb_xINRxb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

freepalestinejkl invites you to donate clothes or accessories for an upcoming fundraising event for palestine. We will organise a donation stand in front of Bar Vakiopaine (Kauppakatu 6) on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st of January from 12pm to 6pm. These items will be on sale at an upcoming event, where people can donate to organisations supporting Palestine in exchange for the items.

If these donation times don’t suit you but you would like to donate, please be in contact and we will find an alternative! You can bring the items you want to donate in a bag.

The fundraiser Vol. 1 will be held this Saturday, at Bar Vakiopaine from 4pm. to 6pm. Bring your friends and family along and come check out what you can get for donating for Palestine.

Organiser: Free Palestine Jyväskylä

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYb_xINRxb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The Finnish Palestinian community – PALCIF invites you to participate in the Memorial event that will be held to offer condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the martyrs who were killed in Gaza.
The event will be held for men and women in the same address, but separated halls.
The place is near the Redi complex in Kalasatama and parking can be easily found.

Organiser: PALCIF

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFZwkuRCNuT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Monthly Café Palestine event where you will get information about how to get involved in pro-palestinian activism, campaigns and event planning. You can also just come and enjoy the apartheid free space and good company.

We offer tea and coffee with snacks, bring your friend with you! Welcome!

Organiser: Sumud Helsinki

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEuCuArNah4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Welcome to Students for Palestine newcomers evening to Lymy on Monday 3.2. at 18.
During the event we’ll be introducing SfP movement and discuss of ways you can take part to action for academic boycott and Free Palestine. Join us!

Tervetuloa Students for Palestinen uusien iltaan Lymyyn maanantaina 3.2. Tapahtumassa kerromme SfP-liikkeen toiminnasta ja keskustelemme tavoista, joilla voi ottaa osaa toimintaan, joka vaatii akateemista boikottia ja vapaata Palestiinaa. Liity mukaan!

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFPmPgDNflV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

Social work discussion event for Palestine. In the event, we will hear presentations about social work as part of Palestinian resistance in Libanon and social work in the West Bank. After the presentations social work professionals will discuss how promoting the rights of Palestinians is related to social work, and what Finnish social welfare professionals can do for Palestine.

Presentations by
-Evelina Sironen, social work doctoral researcher
-Nour Shehada, social worker and leader of a Palestinian social work organization Extreme Poverty Combat Association, KARAM

Speakers in the panel
-Koko Hubara, VTM, doctoral researcher, founding member for Jews for Justice in Palestine org and Sumud board member
-Sandra Hagman, AMK lector and social worker (PhD., VTM)
-Sofia Zidan, Finnish-Palestinian social worker
-Evelina Sironen, social work doctoral researcher.
The host of the panel is Inka Söderström, social work university teacher

Organisers: Konflikti – Political social work network, Global Social Work ngo, Sumud – The Finnish Palestine Network

In the event you can buy coffee and pastries, and the income is donated to the Palestinian social work organization KARAM (Extreme Poverty Combat Association).

NOTE: Presentations are in English. Otherwise the event is in Finnish.

Accessibility information tekstintalo.fi/tilat

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE4de08N06w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The 8.2. Eurovision demonstration will take place at 17:00 starting from Keskustori. There we will hold speeches and sell Palestine themed products to help Gaza. After that we’ll be marching on the streets. The speakers for this demo will be announced at a later date.

On the same day at 12:30 @sumud.tampere will be holding a panel discussion about cultural boycott at Teatteri Telakka! The panelists are published on their account. We all hope to see you at Tampere on 8.2. Saturday!

Please keep in mind that only the Palestinian flag should be raised at our demos.

Note! The march route may change. We will announce the route at the demonstration.

Organisers: Tampere with Palestine, PALCIF
Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFPoETFsztI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

When: Monday, 17.00-19.00

What: Welcome to have a cup of coffee or tea with us. We will be happy to tell you more about SumudKouvola.

Topic: BDS Movement. Salla will come and talk about BDS Finland’s work and upcoming campaigns.

Follow @sumud.kouvola_ in instagram for more info.

Welcome!

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE73X2xNgO1/

Welcome to meet Kassem Aina, the Executive Director of the Beit Atfal Assumoud organization, who is visiting Finland from Lebanon.

This is a great opportunity to join them for a guided tour of the Tatreez exhibition, showcasing beautiful Palestinian embroidery, on Wednesday, February 12, at 5:00 PM.

After the tour, at 6:00 PM, Kassem Aina will be interviewed and will share insights on the current situation in Lebanon, particularly regarding the Palestinian community.

Warm drinks and light snacks will be served!
The exhibition will be on display at Pasila Library until February 28.

Online link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF52w7sN6ok/

Accessibility info of Pasila library (english/finnish/swedish): https://helmet.finna.fi/OrganisationInfo/Home?_=1739273013037&lng=en-gb#84924

Our first book in the SfP Book Club is going to be Zionist Colonialism in Palestine by Fayez Sayegh. For this first book, we will have three virtual/online sessions on 29.1., 12.2. and 26.2.

Remotely, registering due mon 27.1.
🔗Registering form: https://forms.gle/6NgnzsFvLzaR2X616
📖Book club book:
https://liberatedtexts.com/reviews/the-cause-of-anti-colonialism-and-liberation-is-one-fayez-sayeghs-zionist-colonialism-in-palestine/

It is encouraged that, before the first session, the participants read till the end of the first chapter. This recommendation is to encourage discussions during sessions, but all are welcome to participate.

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

We’re thrilled to welcome an activist from BDS Sweden for a powerful and inspiring lecture on the BDS Movement! This is your chance to learn, engage, and be part of an important conversation about justice and solidarity.

What: 1,5h lecture and after that an interactive Q&A and discussion hosted by BDS
When: Saturday February 22nd, 14–16.
Where: Museum of Impossible Forms (Aallonhalkoja 9L 1, Helsinki) or Online.

‼️ More info and online link here: https://www.sumud.fi/events/helsinki-online-lecture-on-the-bds-movement/?occurrence=2025-02-22&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYXB_pPPLp_saUYEFyrvNknINUMhIy4VOCdIO9JttoLL6BTjs-9cwBAbu8_aem_TgU0StRELA64D_uQ06zOxQ

Since 1948, Israel has denied Palestinians their fundamental rights, refusing to comply with international law. It maintains a regime of settler colonialism, apartheid and occupation over the Palestinian people. This is only possible because of international support. Governments fail to hold Israel to account, while corporations and institutions across the world help Israel to oppress Palestinians.

Because those in power refuse to act to stop this injustice, Palestinian civil society has called for a global citizens’ response of solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice and equality.

In this lecture, we will try to outline some of the ways you can support Palestinian liberation and end apartheid and settler colonialism. From the shopping basket to the ballot box. From home and from work. At universities and in the playing field.

Demonstration: Hands off West Bank
When: February 22 – Saturday
What time: 15.30
Where: Central Railway Station, Helsinki
Organizers: Palcif, Sumud, Akys and Rauhanpuolustajat

We’re excited to host an activist from BDS Sweden for a hands-on workshop on strategic campaigning for Palestine! 🇵🇸✊ This is your chance to gain practical skills, exchange ideas, and strengthen the movement.

What: 4-hour workshop
When: February 23rd, 14–18
Where: Museum of Impossible Forms (Aallonhalkoja 9L 1, Helsinki) or Online

‼️ Register to the workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-campaigning-for-palestine-workshop-tickets-1231034620689?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaat1k7FVEGw5Ndcex-vCnJV-fTKNedcrJ_1tznkEUVK0fzMv-Jh1E-k03U_aem_2cCzW_gVpfMm5Q8h7u9I3w
The Zoom link will be sent to those who register to the event.

Grassroots groups are often campaigning with limited time and energy. Being strategic helps us make actual change – by thinking things through and analysing our situation first, we can make conscious decisions about the way forward that is most likely to work. A clear plan enables everyone to pull together, predict issues that might arise and make the most of opportunities. Looking ahead means we can plan our capacity realistically, and keep going for the long haul.

Join us for a workshop on developing our strategic campaigning skills in the fight for a free Palestine!
Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFlKuoLI8lD/

Our first book in the SfP Book Club is going to be Zionist Colonialism in Palestine by Fayez Sayegh. For this first book, we will have three virtual/online sessions on 29.1., 12.2. and 26.2.

Remotely, registering due mon 27.1.
🔗Registering form: https://forms.gle/6NgnzsFvLzaR2X616
📖Book club book:
https://liberatedtexts.com/reviews/the-cause-of-anti-colonialism-and-liberation-is-one-fayez-sayeghs-zionist-colonialism-in-palestine/

It is encouraged that, before the first session, the participants read till the end of the first chapter. This recommendation is to encourage discussions during sessions, but all are welcome to participate.

Seminar The Silencing of Palestine Solidarity in Germany

Time: 27.2.2025 at 11:15 – 13
Venue: Lecture hall Suomen laki, 1st floor, Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, University of Helsinki

Please register for the seminar latest 25.2. with link in bio!

This seminar will explore the particularities of the German case. Through two lectures and discussion, we will examine the challenges created by various resolutions and legal actions that constrain the expression of criticism of Israel and solidarity with Palestine.

The speakers:
Prof. Dr. Schirin Amir- Moazami, Free University of Berlin
Dr. Nahed Samour, Radbound University
The event will be moderated by Dr. Liina Mustonen (University of Helsinki).

Organized by the project The Middle East in Berlin (Kone foundation, 2024–2027) and CEREN.

Registration and more information through link in bio 💌

Link to online post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFco98QKD-9/

What: Life Under Occupation: Palestinian Youth in Jerusalem
📅 When: February 27
🕔 What time: 5-7 PM
📍Where: Ulrika (Leppäsuonkatu 11)

For Palestinian youth in Jerusalem, daily life is shaped by systemic restrictions, surveillance, and the constant threat of displacement. From barriers to education and movement to the erasure of Palestinian identity, growing up under occupation means navigating a reality designed to suppress and control.

To learn more, join us for a conversation with three young Palestinian women from Jerusalem as they share their personal experiences of resilience and resistance.

The discussion, hosted by @studentsforpalestinefinland with delegates from GENARRATION, will be an informal space for dialogue, questions, and exchange.

There will be a space for prayer.

�� Spread the word & join the conversation!

Online link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGaNaj9OePz/?img_index=1

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

What: The Development Days 2025 conference
When: Friday, February 28
What time: 11.00 AM -12.30 PM
Where: Small Hall of the University of Helsinki (Main Building, F4050, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki

Additional Information:
What can academia learn from students’ response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine? What is the reality of decolonizing the university, beyond course contents and pedagogical approaches? How does the University enable and restrict active solidarity with Palestine?

Welcome to a student-led panel discussion on the necessity and outlook of decolonizing academia in the wake of the Palestinian genocide. Our invited panelists are active members in the Students for Palestine movement. The discussion is organized and moderated by Keho ry, the student association for Global Development Studies at the University of Helsinki.

The panel discussion will take place in the Small Hall of the University of Helsinki (Main Building, F4050, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki) on Friday, February 28, 11-12:30 PM. The space is accessible.

The event is a part of the program of the Development Days 2025 conference. Participation in the Keho x Students for Palestine panel is free of charge for students, however, we kindly ask participants to register via the following link: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/133991/lomakkeet.html

Topics for the panel discussion will include activism and advocacy work at the University, calls for academic boycott, and the connection between local and global demands for decolonization in academia. Who has a say in the university’s decision-making? What is the role of universities in supporting Palestine and advancing broader decolonization?

We warmly welcome you to join us in discussing these and many more questions.

If you have any questions about accessibility or the panel, you can contact kehonhallitus@gmail.com

When? Friday, February 28, 11-12:30 PM
Where? Small Hall (F4050), Main Building of the University of Helsinki, Fabianinkatu 33

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Kutsu: Keho x Students for Palestine -paneelikeskustelu, Development Days 2025

Mihin toimiin opiskelijaliike on ryhtynyt Palestiinan kansanmurhan edessä? Miltä dekolonisaation todellisuus näyttää yliopistolla? Miten akateeminen yhteisö mahdollistaa ja rajoittaa aktiivista solidaarisuutta Palestiinaa kohtaan?

Tervetuloa opiskelijoiden järjestämään paneelikeskusteluun, jossa pohditaan yliopiston dekolonisaation nykyisiä ja tulevia suuntaviivoja Palestiinan kansanmurhan varjossa. Panelistit ovat Students for Palestine -liikkeen aktiivisia jäseniä. Keskustelun järjestää ja moderoi Keho ry, Helsingin yliopiston globaalin kehitystutkimuksen opiskelijoiden ainejärjestö.

Paneeli järjestetään Helsingin yliopiston päärakennuksen Pienessä juhlasalissa (F4050), Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki, perjantaina 28.2. klo 11-12:30. Tila on esteetön.

Tapahtuma on osa Development Days 2025 -konferenssin ohjelmaa. Keho x Students for Palestine -paneeliin osallistuminen on opiskelijoille maksutonta, mutta pyydämme osallistujia ilmoittautumaan oheisen linkin kautta: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/133991/lomakkeet.html

Keskustelun aiheina ovat muun muassa aktivismi ja vaikuttaminen yliopistossa, akateemisen boikotin edistäminen sekä tiedeyhteisön dekolonisaation paikalliset ja globaalit yhteydet. Kenen ääni pääsee kuuluviin yliopiston päätöksenteossa? Mikä on yliopistojen rooli Palestiinan tukemisessa ja laajemman dekolonisaation edistämisessä?

Lämpimästi tervetuloa keskustelemaan näistä ja monista muista kysymyksistä!

Jos esteellisyydestä tai paneelista herää kysyttävää, voit laittaa viestiä kehonhallitus@gmail.com

Milloin? Perjantaina, 28. helmikuuta, klo 11-12.30
Missä? Pieni juhlasali (F4050), Helsingin yliopiston päärakennus, Fabianinkatu 33

What: Voices of Young Palestinians from Jerusalem

When: February 28, Friday

What time: 6-8 PM

We invite you to a unique opportunity to hear directly from three young Palestinian women from Jerusalem as they share their personal stories and experiences of life under occupation.

Uniarts students for Palestine invites you to flashdemo practice every Saturday of March!

🍉WHEN: Every Saturday of March
14-15.30 Practice at Teak
15.30-16.30 Flash demo in Helsinki center

🍉WHERE: Meetingpoint in Teak lobby (Haapaniemenkatu 6)

🍉LANGUAGE: Finnish and English

🍉FOR WHO: Anyone interested in demonstrating for Palestine and getting more confidence in doing actions in a public space. You don’t need to be a student or have prior experience in activism to participate!

Idea of flashdemo practice is to meet together and do some exercises together that strengthens our connections with our bodies and each other. After that we go out to a public space in Helsinki center to do a short demo for Palestine.

The purpose of these demos is to remind the public that despite the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine is far from free.

We hope you join us in these practices and flash demos! If you have any questions, you can contact us via dm. (Instagram: @uniartsstudentactivism)

Link to online post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPw3uXNYIK/?img_index=1

Monthly Café Palestine event where you will get information about how to get involved in pro-palestinian activism, campaigns and event planning. You can also just come and enjoy the apartheid free space and good company.

We offer tea and coffee with snacks, bring your friend with you! Welcome!

Organiser: Sumud Helsinki

Accessibility info (ENG): https://oranssi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Accesibility-Information_OranssiRy.pdf

Esteettömyys (FIN): https://oranssi.net/esteettomyys/

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEuCuArNah4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

What: Author interview: Samah Sawabi
When: friday 7.3. at 15.00
Where: Central library Oodi, 3rd floor, Saarikoski-matto

Join us for a discussion of memory, history and colonialism between the author, playwright and poet Samah Sabawi from Palestine and Anaïs Duong-Pedica, teacher and researcher from Kanaky/New Caledonia. The event is organised in the central library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki), 3rd floor, Saarikoski-matto.

Samah Sabawi is originally from Gaza and now lives in Australia. Her new book, Cactus Pear for my Beloved, is a memoir of her family over the past 100 years. It has been described as “a magic lantern and an elegant mosaic and a reclaiming and a reassertion of memory and history”.

The book was born out of Samah’s PhD research into memory in the context of generational trauma and exile. She last visited Gaza in July 2023, and much of the landscape described in the book has now been turned to scorched earth.

Yet, her book is a story of optimism, and belief in the strength of art, family and community.

The event is organised by Sumud – The Finnish Palestine Network. The discussion will be held in English.

Uniarts students for Palestine invites you to flashdemo practice every Saturday of March!

🍉WHEN: Every Saturday of March
14-15.30 Practice at Teak
15.30-16.30 Flash demo in Helsinki center

🍉WHERE: Meetingpoint in Teak lobby (Haapaniemenkatu 6)

🍉LANGUAGE: Finnish and English

🍉FOR WHO: Anyone interested in demonstrating for Palestine and getting more confidence in doing actions in a public space. You don’t need to be a student or have prior experience in activism to participate!

Idea of flashdemo practice is to meet together and do some exercises together that strengthens our connections with our bodies and each other. After that we go out to a public space in Helsinki center to do a short demo for Palestine.

The purpose of these demos is to remind the public that despite the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine is far from free.

We hope you join us in these practices and flash demos! If you have any questions, you can contact us via dm. (Instagram: @uniartsstudentactivism)

Link to online post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPw3uXNYIK/?img_index=1

What: Women’s Day March
When: 8.3.2025
What time: Gathering at 1 PM, march starting at 2 PM
Where: Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki

On International Women’s Day, we march for equality and human rights to show the strength that wants Finland to move forward in its work for equality – not backward. The program at Senate Square starts at 1 PM, and the march departs at 2 PM. Senate Square is located in front of Helsinki Cathedral.

The route goes from Aleksanterinkatu via Mannerheimintie to Kansalaistori. The march is approximately 1.3 km long. It is also possible to join the march along the route. The march route is accessible, and the streets are heated. However, some parts of the path may have cobblestones and paving stones.

You can find more information and updated instructions about the march on the organizers websites and social media channels.
https://naisjarjestot.fi/tapahtumat/naistenpaiva/

More info about SfP block TBA 🔻

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

Uniarts students for Palestine invites you to flashdemo practice every Saturday of March!

🍉WHEN: Every Saturday of March
14-15.30 Practice at Teak
15.30-16.30 Flash demo in Helsinki center

🍉WHERE: Meetingpoint in Teak lobby (Haapaniemenkatu 6)

🍉LANGUAGE: Finnish and English

🍉FOR WHO: Anyone interested in demonstrating for Palestine and getting more confidence in doing actions in a public space. You don’t need to be a student or have prior experience in activism to participate!

Idea of flashdemo practice is to meet together and do some exercises together that strengthens our connections with our bodies and each other. After that we go out to a public space in Helsinki center to do a short demo for Palestine.

The purpose of these demos is to remind the public that despite the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine is far from free.

We hope you join us in these practices and flash demos! If you have any questions, you can contact us via dm. (Instagram: @uniartsstudentactivism)

Link to online post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPw3uXNYIK/?img_index=1

Organisers: Palcif, Sumud, Akys, Palivoices
Location: Zionist embassy, Yrjönkatu 6 – Helsinki
Time: 17.00-18.00

The zionist entity with US and EU backing has continued relentless bombing in Gaza, killing over 400 Palestinians and injuring hundreds.

We can not be silent! Join us to stand against genocide, join us to stand against zionism!

Social media post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHVVHz7tptM/?igsh=NXhmd3I1am8zZW14

What: Panel discussion on anti-racism
When: 19.03.2025 Wednesday
What time: 18-20
Where: Kalliolan Settlemetitalo, Sturenkatu 11, 00510 Helsinki
Additional information: No registration. Join our fruitful discussion on dismantling structural racism. During the panel, we will seek answers to how we fight racism actively in our communities.

🇵🇸 WELCOME TO THE SFP ANTI-ZIONIST LEARNING CIRCLE part 5 – the Palestinian Resistance ✌🏼

Join us in the next session on Thursday 20.3 to learn about the different types of the Palestinian resistance.

📚 WHAT? Facilitated co-learning session with learning materials varying from easy to approach – more time and dedication demanding.

📍 WHERE? Meeting in Porthania lobby 17:45, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki

❣️ FOR WHO? Freshmen, students and faculty, SfP friends and members, anyone interested in genuine anti-zionist learning

✏️ HOW to participate? Ideally familiarize yourself in advance with at least one of the materials listed below and join us at Porthania on Thursday. If you don’t have a chance to prepare but would like to take part, you are still welcome. List of materials from link in bio!

🔻 Please note: While this is a co-learning session to advance understanding, ability to discuss and political consciousness on anti-zionism, this is also a counter-event for a lecture hosted by a zionist organization at Porthania the same time, which means there most likely will be zionists in the building at the same time. For this session, we are planning to hold the circle in Porthania lobby, so please be aware that contact with zionists is possible. As organizers, we are doing our best to prepare accordingly for de-escalation and wellbeing. Join us to learn together and host an anti-zionist space on Thursday!

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

What: Demonstration: March for an anti-racist Finland
When: 21.03.2025 Friday
What time: 16.00
Where: Senate Square
Additional information: We march for an equal and discrimination-free future!
We demand that the government respects the Finnish Constitution and the international agreements Finland has signed, ensuring an equal society for all.

What: Film Screening: Jenin, Jenin (2002)
When: 21.03.2025, Friday
What time: 17.00
Where: Otaniementie 14 – Väre screening room (F005)
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine Aalto

Uniarts students for Palestine invites you to flashdemo practice every Saturday of March!

🍉WHEN: Every Saturday of March
14-15.30 Practice at Teak
15.30-16.30 Flash demo in Helsinki center

🍉WHERE: Meetingpoint in Teak lobby (Haapaniemenkatu 6)

🍉LANGUAGE: Finnish and English

🍉FOR WHO: Anyone interested in demonstrating for Palestine and getting more confidence in doing actions in a public space. You don’t need to be a student or have prior experience in activism to participate!

Idea of flashdemo practice is to meet together and do some exercises together that strengthens our connections with our bodies and each other. After that we go out to a public space in Helsinki center to do a short demo for Palestine.

The purpose of these demos is to remind the public that despite the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine is far from free.

We hope you join us in these practices and flash demos! If you have any questions, you can contact us via dm. (Instagram: @uniartsstudentactivism)

Link to online post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPw3uXNYIK/?img_index=1

What: Anti-imerialist barbeque
When: 22.03.2025, Saturday
What time: 16.00
Where: Stoanaukie (Turunlinnantie 1)
Additional Information: By Anti-imperialists Helsinki and Lumon Lukion Anti-imperialistit

What: Film Screening: Present (2020) and Where should the birds fly? (2013)
When: 23.03.2025, Sunday
What time: 19.00
Where: Ulrika (Leppäsuonkatu 11)
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine Helsinki and Researchers for Palestine

What: Protest for the academic boycott & discussion on university democracy
When: 24.03.2025, Monday
What time: 14.00
Where: Porthania lobby, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine – Helsinki.

The University leadership is meeting behind closed doors to discuss: “What can the university to take a stance on”.
🇵🇸🔥Let’s practice what we preach and cultivate grassroot level University democracy! 🇵🇸🔥

What: Film Screening: Paradise Now (2005)
When: 24.03.2025, Monday
What time: 17.00
Where: Otaniementie 14 – Väre screening room (F005)
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine Aalto

What: Film Screening: Divine Intervention (2003)
When: 24.03.2025, Monday
What time: 17.00
Where: Otaniementie 14 – Väre screening room (F005)
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine Aalto

What: Film Screening: 5 Broken Cameras (2011)
When: 26.03.2025, Wednesday
What time: 17.00
Where: Otaniementie 14 – Väre screening room (F005)
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine Aalto

What: Film Screening: No Other Land (2024)
When: 27.03.2025, Thursday
What time: 17.00
Where: Otaniementie 14 – Väre screening room (F005)
Additional Information: By Students for Palestine Aalto

What: Film Screening: Where Olive Trees Weep (2024)
When: 27.03.2025, Thursday
What time: 19.00
Where: Museum of Impossible Forms (Aallonhalkoja 9 L1)
Additional Information: By Nahlieli

* When: Every Friday
* What time: 8.30 AM
* Where: Near of the Israel Embassy (Yrjönkatu 36 A, 00100 Helsinki)
* Organiser: Amnesty International
* Additional Information: Calling for permanent ceasefire. Social media link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=839281095003929&set=pcb.839281121670593

What: Film Screening (London Recruits (2024)) & Panel Discussion
When: 28.03.2025, Friday
What time: 17.30
Where: Kulttuurikeskus Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B)
Additional Information: By Sumud. Ticket is required.

Uniarts students for Palestine invites you to flashdemo practice every Saturday of March!

🍉WHEN: Every Saturday of March
14-15.30 Practice at Teak
15.30-16.30 Flash demo in Helsinki center

🍉WHERE: Meetingpoint in Teak lobby (Haapaniemenkatu 6)

🍉LANGUAGE: Finnish and English

🍉FOR WHO: Anyone interested in demonstrating for Palestine and getting more confidence in doing actions in a public space. You don’t need to be a student or have prior experience in activism to participate!

Idea of flashdemo practice is to meet together and do some exercises together that strengthens our connections with our bodies and each other. After that we go out to a public space in Helsinki center to do a short demo for Palestine.

The purpose of these demos is to remind the public that despite the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine is far from free.

We hope you join us in these practices and flash demos! If you have any questions, you can contact us via dm. (Instagram: @uniartsstudentactivism)

Link to online post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPw3uXNYIK/?img_index=1

What: Land Day Demonstration
When: 29.03.2025, Saturday
What time: 15.00
Where: Rautatientori

Monthly Café Palestine event where you will get information about how to get involved in pro-palestinian activism, campaigns and event planning. You can also just come and enjoy the apartheid free space and good company.

We offer tea and coffee with snacks, bring your friend with you! Welcome!

Exact time will be announced later, and on Sumud Helsinki’s instagram account!

Organiser: Sumud Helsinki

Accessibility info ENG: https://oranssi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Accesibility-Information_OranssiRy.pdf

Esteettömyys (FIN): https://oranssi.net/esteettomyys/

Social media link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEuCuArNah4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D