| Sharyn Lock - Beneath The Bombs book tour | |
All repeats Sharyn Lock, author of the "tales to tell" blog is touring her book of writings based on her experiences in Gaza.
"The Israeli offensive in Gaza was described by Amnesty international as ‘22 days of death and destruction’. Defying an international press ban, Sharyn Lock’s eye witness blogs became crucial reading for anyone following the conflict. Gathered here, they are a unique account of the reality of life in Gaza beneath the bombs. Sharyn Lock arrived in Gaza with the Free Gaza Movement, making it past the Israeli sea blockade in a fishing boat. Soon afterwards, Israel attacked Gaza’s 1.5 million inhabitants by land, air and sea. With others from the International Solidarity Movement, Sharyn volunteered with Palestinian ambulances, assisting them as they faced overwhelming civilian casualties. "
Radical Projections:
Films to inform and inspire action in Bradford and Leeds February & March 2010
10 tactics for turning information into action - GLOBAL LAUNCH
Sun 7 Feb, 7pm - The Common Place, Leeds
Sun 14 Feb, 5:30pm - 1in12 Club, Bradford
The film features stories from 25 “rights advocates” from around the world who have successfully used information and digital technologies to create positive change. We hear the stories of people like Noha Atef whose blog led to the release of illegally detailed prisoners in Egypt and the activists who upset the government in Tunisia when they used Google Earth and to highlight stories of rights abuses. There is a free set of set of hands-on cards, one for each of the 10 tactics explored in the film, to create and implement your own “information-activism”.
www.informationactivism.org - 90 mins, 2009, Not rated
FREE entry - suggested donation ￡3. Please stay for a friendly discussion after each film screening. To see these films you need to be a member or signed-in guest of either The Common Place or 1 in 12 Club. It is easy and cheap to join, but it takes a couple of days to process your membership. See the membership sections of www.1in12.com and www.thecommonplace.org.uk for more details. Wheelchair users can access The Common Place but unfortunately not the 1 in 12 Club.