Political-Activism
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Jerusalem: A Queer and Feminist Reading of the City
The session tackles several layers, questions, and issues given rise to by the political reality of the city, including our daily lived experiences as LGBTQ+ …

A Rallying Cry for Queer Liberation 2021
We call on queer Palestinians, allies, friends, comrades, political and social movements, groups, organizations, families, journalists, and activists to join us …

Our Queer Life: The Latest Uprising
We share and reflect on our mixed emotions, our presence in the street, our complicated relationship with society, our roles, and different oppurtunities that …

Feminist and Queer Reflections on the Latest Palestinian Uprising
What is our definition of "justice" as feminists and queers? How do we challenge gendered power structures in society, while working as a society to resist …

alQaws Fellowship 2021: Palestine Through the Lens of Queer Politics
alQaws is seeking a fellow for a three-month political education program focused on cross-border networking, knowledge-sharing, and movement building for LGBTQ …

[Webinar] Beyond Propaganda: Reorienting Anti-Pinwashing Organizing
Join this community conversation between alQaws and Adalah Justice Project discussing the work of the Palestinian queer movement, how to reorient our …

alQaws' Speech at the "Rallying Cry for Queer Liberation" in Haifa
Watch alQaws' speech at the "Rallying Cry for Queer Liberation" protest held in Haifa on Wednesday July 29th, calling out patriarchal, colonial, and capitalist …

Queer Palestinians gather in Haifa calling for safety and liberation
alQaws is organizing a queer protest in Haifa on Wednesday July 29th, calling out patriarchal, colonial, and capitalist powers oppressing our bodies and lives.

Boycott Eurovision in Israel and Tel Aviv Pride
New call from Pinkwatching Israel - a global movement for queer powered BDS - to boycott Eurovision in Israel and Tel Aviv Pride.

Boycott the Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival 2018
New boycott call from Pinkwatching Israel - a global movement for queer powered BDS.

BOYCOTT TEL AVIV PRIDE 2018!
SAY NO TO PINKWASHING OF ISRAELI APARTHEID! Pinkwatching Israel – a global movement for queer powered BDS – is launching its new campaign "Boycott …

Boycott the Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
New boycott call from Pinkwatching Israel - a global movement for queer powered BDS.

BOYCOTT TEL AVIV PRIDE 2016
Pinkwatching Israel – a global movement for queer powered BDS – is launching its new campaign "Boycott Tel Aviv Pride."

alQaws' Opinion Piece about the Documentary "Oriented"
The film in question, Oriented (Witzenfeld, 2015), recently debuted at multiple international film festivals.

alQaws Takes Part in Israeli Apartheid Week Activities in London
alQaws Takes Part in Israeli Apartheid Week Activities in London alQaws activists took part in several "Israeli Apartheid Week" activities, organized by …

Palestinian Civil Society Demands Urgent Action on Gaza
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn Israel's unlawful targeting of civilians, civilian areas, and civilian property, which is illegal under …

In Solidarity Against India’s “Section 377”
The Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) is deeply disappointed with the December 11 ruling of the Indian Supreme Court reversing …

From Pinkwashing to Pinkwatching
One of alQaws' major political activities over the last few years has been our effective response to the Israeli government's PR campaign commonly known as …