International speakers
Lynn is an anti-death penalty and labour rights activist based in Singapore.
Peter Yeo is one of the leaders of SG Riders, a network of food delivery riders across Singapore campaigning for improved safety, wages and bargaining power.
Aaron Pedrosa, Secretary-General of Sanlakas, a nationwide, multisectoral coalition of grassroots and sectoral organisations in The Philippines fighting for genuine democracy.
Dr Rebecca Meckelburg is an independent research scholar based in Central Java, Indonesia.
Charles Wea is spokesperson for international relations in the office of Kanaky New Caledonia's president Louis Mapou.
Mariana Riscali is from the Socialist Left Movement (MES), part of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in Brazil.
Local speakers
Gerard Mazza is a writer and activist from Western Australia and a campaigner with Disrupt Burrup Hub.
Khaled Ghannam is a Palestinian activist, author, writer and journalist and a member of the Socialist Alliance, based in Gadigal/Sydney.
Zack Schofield is an organiser with climate defence movement Rising Tide.
Socialist Alliance national co-convenor and former Fremantle City Councillor
Veronica Koman is an Indonesian Human Rights lawyer & West Papua solidarity activist based in Gadigal/Sydney.
Author of Introduction to Marxism and a member of the national executive of Socialist Alliance
Feature sessions
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Violet Coco, environment activist, jailed for activism: "Let Leila speak"
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Mark Gillespie, City of Sydney for Palestine: "Leila Khaled should not be silenced"
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Carolyn Veg Ienna - First Nations activist and performer: Leila Khaled should be able to speak here in the colony called Australia
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Lynda-June Coe, Wiradjuri & Badu Island woman: "Leila is welcome here to speak and empower us with her truth."
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Lee Rhiannon, former Greens Senator: "The Australian government should grant Leila Khaled a visa"
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Dr Reihana Mohideen, University of Melbourne: "Leila Khaled is a symbol of heroism for feminists in the Global South."
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Dr Rowan Cahill, historian: "Reprehensible that hysteria and rightist outrage are being whipped up against the proposed visit by Leila Khaled"
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Dr Hawzhin Azeez, Kurdish academic and activist, creator of The Middle Eastern Feminist: "It is a disgraceful act to deny the rights of Palestinian activist Leila Khaled to speak"
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Sarah Hathway, Socialist Alliance Councillor, City of Greater Geelong: "It is disgraceful that the Albanese Labor government is refusing to grant a visa to Leila Khaled"
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Jeremy CA Smith, Associate Professor in Sociology, Federation University Australia: "It is vital that people in this country have an opportunity to hear Khaled's voice"
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Dr Markela Panegyres, visual artist, academic and writer: Let Khaled speak!
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Mandy King and Fabio Cavadini, documentary filmmakers: "Why is Australia refusing Leila Khaled’s participation in the Ecosocialism 2024 Conference?"
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Professor John Tully, historian and writer: "Leila Khaled's voice must be heard"
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Dr Roger Markwick, Honorary Professor of European History, University of Newcastle: "In the name of humanity, let Leila Khaled be heard!"
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Dr David Robie, editor, Asia Pacific Report says the attempt to silence Leila Khaled is outrageous
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Wendy Bacon, journalist and researcher: "I am appalled that the Albanese government will not provide Leila Khaled with a visa"
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Suzanne Berliner Weiss, activist, author of Holocaust to Resistance: My Journey is "proud to add my name to the supporters of Leila Khaled"
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Jill Hickson and John Reynolds, producers of the film Palestine Under Siege say Leila Khaled should be given the opportunity to visit Australia.
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Jonathan Sriranganathan: 'Let Leila Khaled in'
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Nick Riemer, academic, refugee and union activist says Leila Khaled must not be prevented from speaking in Australia.
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Jepke Goudsmit, co-director Kinetic Energy Theatre Company in support of Leila Khaled
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Dr. Stuart Rees AM, Professor Emeritus, University of Sydney supports Leila Khaled's right to speak
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United Australian Palestinian Workers supports Leila Khaled's right to speak
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Jake Lynch, journalist, academic and writer supports Leila Khaled's right to speak.
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Jews Against the Occupation '48 in support of Leila Khaled
