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The World as Palestine: On Advocacy, Activism, and Justice
January 23, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm PST
Register here: forms.office.com/r/91zmnL3jYm
All morning sessions in Thomson Hall 317
9-9:30am | Welcome | Coffee/tea and light refreshments
9:30-11am | PANEL
Policing Dissent: Reflections from Eastern Washington’s Palestinian Liberation Movement
Panelists:
Andrea Brower (formerly Gonzaga University)
Kathryn DePaolis (Eastern Washington University)
Majid Sharifi (Eastern Washington University)
This panel examines academic dissent, critical thought, and resistance with reflections from Eastern Washington’s Palestinian liberation movement.
11-11:30am | BREAK
11:30am-1pm | WORKSHOP
People’s Justice: Lessons from the Palestinian and Filipino Struggles for Liberation
Panelists: Anna Beyette and Troy Osaki, recent participants in the International People’s Tribunals
International People’s Tribunals (IPTs) are quasi-judicial forums convened to serve as a platform for victims and advocates and their organizations to present evidence and legal arguments related to international humanitarian law. Join this workshop to hear directly from delegates who traveled to participate both in the recent IPTs on genocide in Palestine and war crimes under former Philippine president Duterte and learn about the interconnections between people’s struggles for national liberation and more just futures.
Allen Auditorium
2:30-4:30pm | FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
The Palestine Exception
Filmmaker in attendance: Jan Haaken (Portland State University)
Join filmmaker Jan Haaken for a screening of The Palestine Exception. The film follows professors and students from across the country as they demand a ceasefire and divestment from companies that do business with Israel and face crackdowns from administrators, the media, the police and politicians.
Thomson Hall 317
5-5:30pm | Light refreshments
5:30-7pm | WORKSHOP
Activism and Civic Engagement in Washington State
Facilitator: Laila Taji (Washington for Peace and Justice)
This workshop examines the vital role of state-level legislative advocacy in protecting civil liberties and ensuring access to truthful, accurate education. Participants will explore how state policies influence individual rights, public discourse, and the integrity of educational systems. Join Laila Taji from Washington for Peace and Justice to discuss current legislative challenges and the importance of civic engagement.
