The essential weekly link to Palestine related events that are happening in the Glasgow area.
The weekly email with details of What’s on in Glasgow for Palestine during the next 10 days.
(Supported by Scottish Friends of Palestine).
Wednesday 5th Nov . No. 93
Hampden Hero and heroes! Here we go again. Scotland drawn with Belgium, Luxembourg and Israel in Women’s World Cup Qualifying Group. See more
Tell the BBC: Don’t platform genocidal Israel in Eurovision. Palestinians are asking for our support. Sign the letter
Government Abuse of Process: The complicity and or corruption of our government has led to UK political prisoners. The process, or more accurately the abuse of process, has become the punishment.
Because juries keep returning not-guilty verdicts, the state is now remanding Palestine supporters in prison for up to two years, before they face trial. Historically the maximum period of remand incarceration in the UK has been six-months before either a trial or automatic bail. The reason for this current abuse is that juries are returning not guilty verdicts when they recognise the actions of the defendants is not only not criminal but is actually standing against the very criminality the UK Government supports by its two-year participation in the on-going Genocide. Watch
Palestine 36: A MUST SEE!! Annemarie Jacir's new film, a historical drama centres on 1936 Mandatory Palestine, where a unified Palestinian uprising and rising Jewish immigration intensify conflict against British rule. Very helpful in understanding Britain’s complicity with Zionism. In 2019, Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir and her sister, artist Emily Jacir, opened a cultural centre called Dar Yusuf Nasri Jacir for Art and Research in the restored house in Bethlehem that their grandfather built in 1890. At Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose St, G3 6RB this week TicketsLiberation reading group. Glasgow University Justice for Palestine Society. Poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, discussion afterwards! Tea and biscuits will be provided!! 1600 Wed 5 Nov. More
Bob Vylan - We Won’t Go Quietly: Punk rap duo Bob Vylan singing for Palestine. 1900 Thurs 6 Nov. O2 Academy, 121 Eglinton St, G5 9NT. Info and tickets
Support the Glasgow Uni 2: Support sought for the two students who are on trial and self-repping after Glasgow Uni building sprayed with red water in protest against the university’s investment in the arms trade. 0945 Fri 7 Nov. Glasgow Sheriff Court. G5 9DA. Instagram Facebook
Palestine, imperialism & the struggle for freedom: Book launch with author Phil Marfleet. A comprehensive history of Palestine and resistance to occupation and colonialism throughout the 20th and 21st century. 1830 – 1945 Fri 7 Nov Glasgow University’s Queen Margaret Students Union, 22 University Gardens, G12 8QN Part of Red Scot
Running Down the Walls: A non-competitive 5k run/walk/roll/cycle to raise funds for UK political prisoners. 1200 Sat 8 Nov on the footpath between the Burrell Collection car park and the open field next to the museum Pollok Park 2060 Pollokshaws Rd. G43 1AT More & tickets
European Strikes for Palestine: Panel from the frontline in Italy, Greece, and France explain their actions and successes and lessons that can be learned in Scotland. 1315-1430 Sat 8 Nov Glasgow University’s Queen Margaret Students Union, 22 University Gardens, G12 8QN Part of Red Scot
Punk for Palestine: An all-day Punk Rock event featuring some of the rising stars in Glasgow punk scene, organised by Glasgow Musicians for Palestine. Each band playing their own version of punk, to raise money for Hebron International Resource Network. 1400-2300 Sat 8 Nov, 24 Craigmont St, Maryhill. More info
CANCELLED Freedom to Run: Documentary Film About Life Under Occupation. A fundraising event by screening followed by Q&A featuring Dr Cairsti Russell, co-director & producer and Brendan O’Hara MP, Shadow SNP Middle East Parliamentary Spokesperson. 1900 Sun 9 Nov, The Clyde Bar, 62-64 West Clyde Street Helensburgh G84 8AX Info & tickets
How Protest Changed the World: Public Meeting to discuss the big questions: Does protest actually work? Why is the state so eager to stop them? 1900-2100 Thu 12 Nov, 260 Bath St G2 4JP Glasgow Counterfire info&tickets
End GENOCIDE & ECOCIDE. Palestine Bloc. From People’s Palace, Glasgow Green Greendyke Street, Saltmarket, Glasgow. GGEC says: “The same criminal forces are exterminating GAZA and the EARTH Help stop the killing of PEOPLE and PLANET It’s an emergency for PALESTINE and the WORLD” 1100 Sat 15 Nov.
Children’s Walk for Freedom: Grab your little ones and join the kids across the country for this year’s “Little Steps for Palestine”, taking place in Scotland for the first time. The walk is open to all children aged 5-12 and includes a registration pack with goodies, exclusive online story time, and an award ceremony with medals and certificates! 1100 - 1400 Sun 16 Nov, The Kelpies Park, Falkirk Register
Buchanan Steps Fasting for Gaza: Next dates 1100 - 1600 16 Nov & 21 Dec. Bring warm weather-proof clothing, any meds needed, water to drink, pots to bang, flags, posters and voices.
Lift the ban! Defend out Juries is escalating the campaign to Lift The Ban on Palestine Action ahead of the Judicial Review on Tues 18th Nov when thousands will gather across the UK, including at the London court and in Edinburgh for the opportunity to hold seven peaceful words in unity. Warning: this action comes with risks. More info and sign up
Training opportunities: SCALP is offering two online courses. Attending both will enable you to provide legal support for protesters for your own group/community. You can also join SCALP’s team of legal observers, monitoring police behaviour at protests and supporting activists. Apply for Know Your Rights 1830-2030 Wed 19 Nov. Apply for Legal Observer 1830-2030 Mon 24 Nov. Instagram Twitter Facebook
Sumud! Saorsa agus Ceartas do’n Phalastain!: Join PalCeilidh for another wonderful ceilidh with words, music and dance fund-raising for Palestine. 2000-2200 Fri 21 Nov. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Hall, G12 9AR. Tickets
Humanity Still Exists - Dance in Solidarity (Palestine Fundraiser). With Noodle, Iris Pertegaz, Wheelman, Bys Vyken. 100% of ticket sales donated to Medical Aid Palestinians. 2200 Fri, 21 Nov, SWG3 Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Pl, G3 8QG, Tickets
Palestine 5-a-Side Cup A day of football, fun, and solidarity! Get your team ready and join the tournament. 1200-1700 Sun 23 Nov G5 8NB more info
Palestine at the International Court of Justice: Talk by Professor Ardi Imseis KC (Queen's University) offering an exploration of Palestine's involvement in recent cases before the ICJ. By Glasgow Centre for International Law and Security. 1700 – 1800, Mon 24 Nov. Melville Room, Gilbert Scott Building, University Ave. G12 8QQ More & tickets
The United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People takes place annually on 29 Nov. Let us know if you are planning an event. See below major Scottish Trades Union Congress event.
St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism March and Rally 2025. Join Scottish Trades Union Congress and Stand Up, Speak Out. Unite against racism. Muster 1100 Barrowlands Park, G1 5BG and march to rally at 1200 Adelaide Place, 209 Bath Street, G2 4HZ
Palestinian Makers’ Christmas Market: Get your Christmas shopping while supporting Palestine. Fairtrade crafts and food items from Hadeel. 1000-1500 Thurs 4-Sat 6 Dec & Sat 13 Dec. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Hall, G12 9AR. Info
The call for justice: Now, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Always:
Now
Help MAGS help Children of Gaza: Mothers Against Genocide Scotland need help for a mass action weekend of 3 events Fri 28 – Sun 30 Nov. Not expecting everyone to do all 3. Help for even only one day would be appreciated to help make a MASSIVE impact.
Fri 28/11 – Barclays: Early-morning action outside Barclays HQ on the Clyde
Sat 29/11 – City Centre
Sun 30/11 – Kneecap Action:
To volunteer, please direct message via Instagram –
The people united; will never be defeated! Five days of Fasting For Gaza on Buchanan Steps. Participants share their experience, reflections and motivations. In this amazing full length film. Watch here
Flags for Freedom: Campaign of dual Scottish Palestinian Flags. More here
Daily
Pot Banging For Gaza Arrive at 1750 for starting at 6pm for 6 minutes at venues around Glasgow. Full location list and daily updates here
Weekly
Assisting genocide is a crime! As the slaughter, starvation and destruction intensify, the UK is flying RAF spy planes over Gaza and sending other military support to Israel and is also bombing Yemen. GGEC calls for support for the protest outside the British Army Recruitment office. Every Friday until further notice from 1100 to 1400, RAF and Army Recruitment Office, 78 Queen Street, G1 3DN
GGEC protesting Barclays: Gather outside Barclays Bank protesting their role in financing Israeli genocidal war crimes. 0930 – 1300 every Sat at 83 Argyle Street, G5 8DP GGEC X (Twitter). Bring Pots and Pans
Monthly
Women in Black: Glasgow vigil, third Saturday each month. Meet 1130 outside the George Square entrance of Queen Street Station. The group normally then heads to the Gallery of Modern Art, 111 Queen St, Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AH. Email Glasgow WIB
Always
Viva Palestina in the Barras: A fundraising stall at Marketland, next to the main Barras Market (Gibson Street G40) is open at weekends. The stall sells merchandise and other items to raise money for humanitarian aid for families in Gaza. Badges and football shirts are proving very popular! more info
Glasgow Palestine Human Rights Campaign: For more than 20 years GPHRC has raised funds and educated the people of Glasgow about the reality of the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine. 100% of all sales go directly to supporting Palestinians. Buchanan Street (near Gordon St. junction) every Saturday afternoon. More
PalCafe is a project working to establish a permanent Palestinian cafe/shop/event space in Glasgow. To support this initiative or to receive information in due course, please sign up at www.palcafe.orgChronology of two years of Genocide: By Matt Jones. Here (Large file which takes a few seconds to open)
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