Oxfam Denmark and Amnesty International Denmark invite you to a public talk with strong voices from Palestine and Denmark. We focus on responsibility, rights, and political action and how we as civil society and state can and must respond.
Meet a unique delegation from Palestine visiting Denmark to share their experiences and perspectives:
Wesam Ahmed – Human rights expert with over 18 years of experience in international accountability and documentation of human rights violations. He works on the intersection between business and human rights and is currently a research fellow at Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
Mustafa Tamaizeh – Head of Oxfam’s economic justice and humanitarian programs in the West Bank. Mustafa brings over 22 years of experience in development work, emergency relief, and political advocacy, and has deep insight into the current situation in the West Bank.
Programme:
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Networking & snacking – Palestinian specialties from Gaza Grill
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Panel 1: Delegation from Palestine
Wesam Ahmed – Human rights expert and researcher
Mustafa Tamaizeh – Head of Oxfam’s economic justice and humanitarian programs in the West Bank
5:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Panel 2: The work of NGOs and Denmark’s Responsibility
Annette Stubkjær, Political Advisor, Amnesty International Denmark
Jonas Devantier, Program Advisor, Oxfam Denmark
6:00 – 6:20 p.m.
Panel 3: What can Denmark do politically?
How can Denmark take responsibility and act in light of the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank? We discuss what political steps are possible — from diplomacy to sanctions — and how Denmark can support human rights and international law.
Trine Pertou Mach, Member of Parliament, Red-Green Alliance (Enhedslisten)
6:20 – 6:30 p.m.
Closing debate. Questions from the audience.
This event will be in English
Free admission – all are welcome!
