Did you see STONE COLD JUSTICE? Two follow up action requests

Last Monday night Four Corners showed a groundbreaking documentary about the treatment of Palestinian children by the Israeli military - STONE COLD JUSTICE  Click here to watch the documentary on ABC iview.

The documentary was groundbreaking in a number of ways - firstly it was a collaboration between The Australian and The ABC.  Secondly it detailed shocking accounts of the mistreatment of Palestinian children by the Israeli military.

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network released a statement praising the documentary, and called on the Government to publicly express their opposition to the treatment of children as revealed in the documentary (this link will download a PDF file).  The Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was reported to be 'deeply concerned' by the treatment of children shown in the documentary - but hasn't responded any further.

THE DOCUMENTARY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

The Zionist Council of Victoria began mobilising for complaints even before the show was aired.   And the Executive Council of Australian Jewry had a full Opinion piece published in the Australian rubbishing the documentary.

If you thought the documentary was solid - as we do - then you need to act.

Firstly - write a letter of congratulations to Four Corners and The Australian.

Secondly - write to the Foreign Minister at foreignminister2013@dfat.gov.au and ask her to ask for action from the Israeli government.. 

And please do talk to your family and friends about the documentary - and invite them to also watch it and respond.  The documentary is available to watch on ABC iview until the 24 Feb.

PIEN and World Vision announce visit of Palestinian Christian speaker

We are really excited to be working with World Vision to bring a Palestinian Christian emerging leader to Australia in Sept/Oct this year.  Arda Aghazarian is an Armenian Christian based in the old city of Jerusalem who is passionate about advocating for Peace and Justice for Palestinian people, with a particular emphasis on conflict resolution and women' rights.  Read more about the tour(this link will download a PDF file).
 

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