Media Release for Immediate Release:
Date: 17/1/2010
Occupation and Resistance: from Palestine to Wellington
“Occupation and Resistance- Photos from Palestine”
2-7 February 2010
Thistle Hall, Wellington
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A devastatingly courageous photo exhibition is opening at Thistle Hall in Wellington on February 2nd. Showcasing the
daily experience of Palestinians living under occupation, the exhibition features bold images from the front line of the
struggle for justice in Palestine.
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This exhibition is a rare opportunity for New Zealanders to see a different side of the conflict. “We want to show the
different ways in which Israel destroys people’s livelihoods, homes, land and hope” says Israeli peace activist and
exhibition organiser Kerem Blumberg. “But we also want to emphasise that Palestinians and Israelis continue to work
together towards real peace and justice, through non-violent resistance to the Israeli state and military. Now that I am
living in New Zealand, it feels like something that I can share.” continues Kerem “I have found other people here who
have been witness to the occupation who wanted to make the exhibition happen”
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These moving images are the work of the widely published group ‘ActiveStills’ a collective of photographers, based in
Israel, who believe in the power of photography as a tool for social justice. Formed in 2005, they have since held and
participated in exhibitions in Munich, Olympia, Bil’in (West Bank), Tel Aviv, Toronto, Montreal, Malmo, Lund and
Amsterdam.
Events will be held during the week of the exhibition to raise awareness and mobilise solidarity with Palestinians.
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For more info: http://wellingtonpalestinegroup.blogspot.com/
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