Breaking the Silence – Critical Discourse on Palestine in Frankfurt
Emma Reimann | 22 January 2025 | Peoples Dispatch
In the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian freedom fighters, the conference “Talking about (the Silencing of) Palestine” held in Frankfurt on January 16-17 provided a vital platform for critical discussions on apartheid, occupation, and the repression of Palestinian voices. The event emphasized that a just peace in the region can only be achieved when these injustices, along with the silencing of Palestinian narratives, are brought to an end.
The conference was organized by a student-academic coalition with support from Jewish Voice for Peace and Students for Palestine Frankfurt. Medico International provided the venue, hosting more than 350 attendees in person and drawing approximately 7,000 online streams. Over €12,000 in donations were raised during the event….