Nour Salman, who leads the Anti-Palestinian Racism project, talks about a preliminary report on incidents recorded through a national online register (by APAN).
Anti-Palestinian racism includes racial vilification and dehumanisation, suppression of political and cultural expression, and denial of identity and equal rights. It is often directed at people standing in solidarity with Palestinian people, as well as at people of Palestinian heritage.
Incidents documented in the report are highly alarming, with impacts including serious psychological harm, loss of a feeling of safety within communities, job loss, career damage, and interruption to studies. Many incidents of anti-Palestinian racism in the report take place in mainstream institutions including work places, government offices, and universities. The systemic racism is further evidenced and compounded by the inaction of police in response to incidents, leaving people feeling vulnerable and powerless.
Links
Website to report incidents of Anti-Palestinian Racism
Anti-Palestinian racism report
Past interviews
Nick Reimer on Universities Australia definition of anti-semitism
Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet
