Palestine and Disability Justice
This event was presented by Disability Justice Network of British Columbia (BC) and the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies.
On Septmeber 12, we hosted an evening of dialogue and solidarity exploring the intersections of disability justice and the struggle for Palestinian liberation. This important event brought together scholars, organizers, and activists to reflect on justice, accessibility, and resistance across movements.
Bana, a Palestinian disability justice advocate, spoke to lived experience and organizing at the intersections of disability and liberation struggles.
Siling (Crips for Esims for Gaza) highlighted grassroots initiatives supporting Gaza and speak to the importance of global solidarity networks in the face of ongoing violence.
Lara Sheehi, a clinical psychologist and co-author of Psychoanalysis Under Occupation: Practicing Resistance in Palestine, brought a perspective from mental health and community-based healing under conditions of colonial violence.
Jasbir Puar, author of The Right to Maim and Professor at the University of British Columbia, shared critical insights from her influential work on disability, biopolitics, and state violence.
Sarah Jama, community organizer and former MPP for Hamilton Centre, drew on her experience as a disability justice advocate and political leader committed to building accessible and inclusive movements for change.
