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Edward Said Memorial Lecture 2026 - Nasser Mashni (CANCELLED)

Name: Edward Said Memorial Lecture 2026 - Nasser Mashni (CANCELLED)
Start: 2026-12-19T17:30:00.000+10:30
End: 2026-12-19T19:00:00.000+10:30
Location: TBA

Date

Saturday 19 December 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | (UTC+10:30)

Location

TBA

TBA, Adelaide, SA, 5000

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Hosted by

AFOPA

About

Since 2005, the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) has hosted the Edward Said Memorial Lecture to honour the life and legacy of Edward Said: A Palestinian-American scholar, cultural critic, and advocate for justice and liberation.

Each year, the lecture brings courageous voices to Australian audiences. Past speakers have included Chris Hedges, Francesca Albanese, and Dr Ilan Pappe, whose contributions have illuminated the struggle for Palestinian freedom.

In 2026, we welcome Nasser Mashni, President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN), Palestinian-Australian activist, and co-founder of Australians for Palestine. The son of a Palestinian refugee, Nasser has dedicated himself to building Palestine solidarity in Australia and advocating for Palestinian rights. He also founded Olive Kids, a charity supporting Palestinian children in Gaza.

We are now three years into Israel's genocide in Gaza, a period that has profoundly reshaped Palestine solidarity in Australia and around the world. Nasser will reflect on how far our movement has come, what the past three years have revealed, and where we must go from here. Drawing on Edward Said’s legacy, Nasser will explore the power of collective action and the possibilities for a future grounded in justice.

Unable to attend in person? You can join the lecture via livestream. A viewing link will be sent to online attendees before the event.