Much has been made of the signing of the ceasefire and the so-called Trump Peace Plan. Peace is many things: It is political, it is structural, it is material, but it is also psychological and cultural. Precarity is the experience of the present and hope a leaf on a barren tree… So while leaders celebrate political deals, real peace must be built in people’s lives — through justice, stability, dignity, and healing. Without that, peace will fall victim to the endless doublespeak that has characterised the discursive dimension of the genocide in Gaza.
AoU is committed to amplifying the stories of those who have endured marginalisation and injustice, from the Palestinian people to others who have faced oppression worldwide. Our events, discussions, and initiatives foster deeper understanding of conflict and solidarity, creating spaces where histories and struggles intersect. Past events have explored the genocide of Aboriginal people in Australia and resistance to oppressive ideologies such as Zionism, Islamism, and Hindutva politics. Just before the summer break we hosted a discussion with American journalist and author, Peter Beinart. Details and recordings of our past events can be found here and we are organising a new series of events so keep an eye out on our events page.
Alliances of Understanding 