This blog series emerges from a bi monthly writing group formed through the Palestine Organising Group at Wen – a space for reflection, resistance and collective expression. Rooted in the principles of co-creation and solidarity, this group embodies writing as a feminist practice: one that values shared voices, nurtures care, and centres lived experience. Grounded in Wen’s commitment to climate and gender justice, these writings amplify perspectives that are often silenced.
This is the first in a series of writings that we want to share in relation to Palestine and some of the things happening within Wen. For the first topic we were activated by the feedback from the climate siblings and sisters showcase exhibition.
It was the second in a series of events, showcasing the amazing work of Climate Siblings & Sisters. As solidarity with Palestine is integral to intersectional feminism and climate justice, this is what the evening was rooted within.
It was important to us to open the event with an acknowledgment for Gaza, with, ‘..we acknowledge that we’re here today for this celebratory event in the midst of a genocide in Gaza. We recognise the contradictions this holds. And we wish to reiterate that at Wen we stand in unwavering solidarity with Palestine and for an end to all settler violence..’
We strive for a feminist vision of social and environmental justice. For us this means making a non-violent, non-discriminatory world, a reality. We can see from the feedback we received it was important to attendees of the event also.
Throughout the evening we explored what it means to see and hear a diversity of voices in climate discussions and how the climate crisis is a global and political issue rooted in capitalism, colonialism and patriarchy.
Reflections came through thick and fast on the space there was to talk about Palestine, and this was meaningful from the feedback that was given.
“…and I absolutely loved the fact that you allowed the space to talk about Palestine when many groups/orgs are silent, so this was a big thing and commendable.”
“It also meant a lot that you acknowledged the ongoing genocide in Palestine, thank you for that.”
People appreciate that it is not being forgotten and it is crucial that we continue to speak about Gaza.
