The Australian Friends of Palestine Association is a voluntary, not for profit organization which has as its primary object the promotion of peace in Palestine based on international law and relevant UN resolutions. A subsidiary objective is the promotion of Palestinian identity, heritage and culture to Australians.
Association objectives:
- to promote peace in Palestine;
- to promote Palestinian identity, heritage and culture to Australians and Australian Palestinians;
- to support Palestinians in their quest to live in their own land;
- to engage the Australian People, politicians, government, and other organizations to support Palestinians in Palestine and Australia;
- to interact with other associations and people from time to time who promote the same and/or similar objectives;
- to disseminate information promoting the objectives of the association through seminars, discussions and other educational processes;
- to promote a forum to address charitable, educational and benevolent purposes for issues relating to Palestine and Palestinians;
- to advocate and support Palestinians with special needs in Australia.
- to raise funds to engage in charitable activities in order to support the charitable needs of Palestinians.
Picture: Paul Heywood-Smith QC, Chairperson of Australian Friends of Palestine Assocation, addresses a Pro-Palestinian Rally on the steps of Parliament House, Adelaide, South Australia, January 11th 2009. Protesters on this day in Adelaide marched to voice their concern against the Gaza Genocide (27/12/2008 - 18/1/2009) while it was being committed by the State of Israel.