This week’s email |
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 Sat 29/11 – City Centre Sun 30/11 – Kneecap Action: To volunteer, please direct message via Instagram |
Palestine 36: Annemarie Jacir's 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 until 12th Nov. Tickets |
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 |
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 |
GGEC protesting Barclays: Gather outside Barclays Bank protesting their role in financing Israeli genocidal war crimes. Every Saturday from 0930 at 83 Argyle Street, G5 8DP GGEC X (Twitter). Bring Pots and Pans |
Running Down the Walls: A non-competitive 5k run/walk/roll/cycle to raise funds for UK political prisoners. 1200 Sat Nov 8. 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 |
Saturday 8 November, 2-11pm Solidarityan all-day punk rock event Audio Lounge, 24 Craigmont Street, Maryhill featuring “some of the rising stars of Glasgow's punk scene” (The Herald) + speakers from multiple organisations Glasgow Musicians for Palestine told The Herald that the event “is an attempt at further uniting the growing DIY punk scene in Glasgow, for a good cause. It features a diverse line-up of bands, each playing their own version of punk, but all doing so to raise money for the Hebron International Resource Network. |
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 |
CANCELLED Freedom to Run: Documentary Film About Life Under Occupation. A fundraising event, 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 |
Pots & Pans for Gaza Gather to make a big rattling noise for an end to the genocidal starvation! 📅 Every Thursday 6pm 📍 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow |
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. Bring flags and banners |
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. |
Little Steps for Palestine 2025 Join FOA and Forth Valley Unity for the children’s walk for freedom! Little Steps for Palestine is a annual sponsored walk. Children across the country will be walking 3 miles to raise vital funds in support of Palestine and Masjid Al Aqsa. This is the FIRST freedom walk 📅 Sunday 16th November ⏱11am to 2pm 📍 The Kelpies Park LIMITED SPACES Register (£5 fee) foa.org.uk/LSFP2025
WHAT TO EXPECT Registration pack filled with goodies! Exclusive online story time. Award ceremony with medals and certificates. Women and Children’s walk, limited spaces! Do not delay!! |
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 ! PalCeilidhFriday 21 November, 2025 8-10pm Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Hall – entrance from Loudon Terrace G12 9AR Following October’s PalCeilidh in Kelvinside Hillhead, join us in November and help to weave a rich tapestry of solidarity through song, stories, spoken word and dancing! Both previous PalCeilidh’s have sold-out – make sure to book in advance! ‘Ceilidhs keep communities connected’. |
Humanity Still Exists: Dance in Solidarity 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 – Glasgow Play for a purpose. Compete with passion. Join us for a day of football, fun, and solidarity! 🗓 Sunday 23 Nov 🕛 12pm – 5pm 📍 Super Soccer, 33 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8NB 💷 £100 per team 🏆 Trophies & medals to be won 🛍 Palestine merchandise will be on sale. Football tops, scarves & more! 👉 Register now: https://foa.org.uk/5-a-side-glasgow 📞 Mani: 07842079314 Once the team captain registers, they’ll receive a link for team details and medical information. |
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. |
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 MarketThursday 4- Saturday 6 December + Saturday 13 December 10-3pm,Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church – Saltoun St, Glasgow G12 9AR MAPWe’re bringing Fairtrade Palestinian crafts and food items from our partner Hadeel to our pop-up shop in the run-up to Christmas. We’ll feature a range of fabulous products including clothing, bags, jewellery, ceramics, toiletries, gift items, food and household goods. Everything we sell helps to sustain infrastructures, as many of the producer groups in Palestine also provide health, education and emergency services in their communities. |
Volunteers from Scottish Friends of Palestine (SFoP) maintain this calendar of events. The events are listed in good faith by SFoP without SFoP necessarily endorsing or supporting them. SFoP accepts no responsibility for the conduct of the events. |
Email events@sfop.scot with details of your event |
