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On Nakba Day, The Long History of Scholasticide and Sumud Dr. Nadia Naser-Najjab, University of Exeter   From the British Mandate to the Palestinian Nakba to the occupation of 1967, Palestinian education has been treated as a threat to be contained. The British authorities subjected Palestinian education to constant scrutiny throughout the Mandate, and British […]

Gaza Remains Under Siege: The Convergence of Scholasticide, Mindocide, and Futurocide Dr. Ibrahim M.I. Alsemeiri, Al-Israa’ University Gaza   Despite what may appear externally as a temporary pause or transformation of Israel’s genocide, Gaza remains under siege and persistent attacks. As we mark 78 years of the Palestinian Nakba, Gaza’s population is concentrated in extremely

UK Universities’ Surveillance Outsourcing Breaches Academic and Community Freedom Dr. Claire Launchbury, Visiting Scholar, University of Leeds ActforPal Media & Communication   A recently published investigation by Al Jazeera and Liberty Investigates uncovered evidence that twelve UK universities paid the private firm Horus Security Consultancy, run by former military intelligence officials, to scan the social

General Meeting Details Actions to Rebuild Palestinian Communities and Resilience The ActforPal members’ meeting on March 28 began with a screening of the Palestinian song “Stand up for the Revolution” followed by a welcome by Chair and co-founder Professor Dina Matar, who reminded attendees of the organic and activist nature of the network and its

ActforPal Webinar: Shaping Palestinian Narratives Through Resistance Music Wednesday April 8, 17:00–18:30 (UK time)   Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-role-of-resistance-music-and-song-in-shaping-palestinian-narratives-tickets-1986325535146   Join ActforPal for a timely and important conversation on the integral role of Palestinian music and song in the resistance movement, and in celebration of Palestinian voices and the preservation of collective memory and cultural heritage.

ActforPal General Meeting: March 28, 5pm (UK) ActforPal will hold a general meeting on Saturday 28th March, 17:00–18:30 UK time.   We hope to see all members there to share in the discussion of our recent achievements and future plans for supporting Palestinian academia, particularly in Gaza.   If you have not received a meeting

‘Archiving in the Present’ Webinar Now on YouTube In a recent webinar hosted by ActforPal, speakers Professor Dina Matar, Dr. Venetia Porter, and Dr. Claire Launchbury, with moderation by Professor Tahrir Hamdi, discussed the urgency of archiving in the present as a political and cultural process to confront Israel’s persistent genocidal erasure. The webinar, marking

ActforPal Launches Academic  Rifqa (Companionship) Programme ‘Choosing to journey together intentionally’   Worldwide volunteers, please complete the expression of interest form.   Arabic, French and Spanish text below   The new Academic Rifqa programme for Palestinian students and academics inside Gaza directly addresses ActforPal’s main objectives, to retain and motivate Palestinian talent and integrate Palestinian

ActforPal Webinar: Archiving in the Present – Power and Threat 24 February 2026, 5-7pm GMT Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/actforpal-webinar-archiving-in-the-present-power-and-threat-tickets-1982662336420 I recall during the siege of Beirut obsessively telling friends and family there … that they ought to record, write down their experiences; it seemed crucial as a starting point.                 

ActforPal Distributes Scholarships to 19 Master’s Degree Finalists in Gaza ActforPal announces the award of semester tuition scholarships to 19 postgraduate students at three universities in Gaza. Selected from almost 600 applications by highly qualified students on the basis of their grades, progress and personal statements, the scholarship winners are from diverse fields: management, finance