When
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Why
The Edward Said Memorial Lecture is more than an event - it is a powerful tribute to one of the most influential intellectuals of our time.
Since 2005, the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) has hosted this lecture to honour the life and legacy of Edward Said, the Palestinian-American scholar, cultural critic, and passionate advocate for justice and liberation in Palestine.
Each year, the lecture serves as a platform for courageous and thought-provoking voices who carry forward Said’s commitment to truth, resistance, and human dignity. Past speakers such as Noam Chomsky, Francesca Albanese, and Dr Ilan Pappe have brought insight and moral clarity to Australian audiences, shining a light on the global struggle for justice.
We invite you to be part of this year’s Edward Said Memorial Lecture: a night of ideas, inspiration, and solidarity.
There is the opportunity to watch this special evening online if you are unable to attend in person.
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Tickets
Tickets are .
Waged $40 ($2.85 fee) Unwaged $20 ($1.97 fee) Live Stream $15 ($1.75 fee)
Contact
Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA)
(08) 8232 5273
secretary@afopa.com.au
afopa.com.au
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Who is Chris Hedges, our 2025 ESML keynote speaker?Â
Chris is a former foreign correspondent for The New York Times. During his tenure, he spent nearly two decades reporting from some of the world's most dangerous conflict ones, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Bosnia and the Middle East. Much of the time Chris spent in the Middle East was spent in Gaza.
Chris is the author of 16 books, including his most recent work, A Genocide Foretold, which draws from his deep reporting experience.Ìý
You can read more of Chris' work at .Ìý
We are so excited to host Chris next month. We hope you can join us.
