Introduction
A short zine celebrating grassroots action for a free Palestine, in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia), between October 2023 and January 2024.
Judy Kuo (she/they) is a queer Asian-Australian unionist, artist and activist living on unceded Wurundjeri Land. Judy is a member of the Workers Art Collective and passionate about worker power, anti-racism, disability justice and refugee rights.
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Excerpt
Since mid-October 2023, Uncle Ihab has been sitting outside the Parliament of Victoria every day, creating a welcoming community touch point to collectively mourn, educate, and express solidarity for Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation.
20 December 2023 – About 60 protestors staged a “die-in” outside Nine’s Melbourne office to highlight the murder of over 95 Palestinian journalists by Israel, as well as the failure of Australian media outlets to accurately report on genocide in Palestine.
21 December 2023 – Pro-Palestine activists on kayaks blocked the path of Vela, chartered by Israel-owned ZIM, forcing a temporary suspension of shipping activities in the port of Melbourne.
The artwork in the zine is based on photo references from:
- Free Palestine Melbourne
- Whistlelowers, Activists & Communities Alliance
- Block the Dock
- The Sit-Intifada
- Black Peoples Union
- Disrupt Wars
- Unionists for Palestine
Access Zine
- Defiance Creates Hope (PDF – 8 pgs)
- Purchase a printed copy of the zine – Funds raised support Judy Kuo’s pro bono art for Palestinian solidarity.
Explore Further
- Download Free Palestine posters from the author, Judy Kuo’s website
- Board Members, We Need to Talk About Palestine
- 3 Key Insights for Building a Powerful and Loving Movement against Oppression in Palestine-Israel
- Four Roles in Palestine Solidarity Activism
- Looking for guidance for planning effective actions? See the Tactics Star tool and Creative Action Design video.
