We are a network of people here in Sweden that want to support and amplify the message of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement mobilising Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. Standing Together was formed in 2015.
They work both on long-term initiatives to create hope and new political alternatives in the region, as well as on more short-term, urgent efforts such as protecting humanitarian aid to Gaza and defending Palestinians in Israel, the West Bank and East Jerusalem who face violence and discrimination.
We translate and spread the material Standing Together puts out, make sure they have a presence on social media in this country, help them collect donations and organise webinars and live events with their spokespeople.
We also want to strengthen ties between people here in Sweden who recognise and oppose both antisemitism and anti-Arab & anti-Muslim racism, and support equal rights for all people in Israel/Palestine.
We are part of the European network of “Friends of Standing Together” that includes FoST groups in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Spain. Palestinian members of FoST Sweden can participate in the Global Palestinian Network within Friends of Standing Together.
We welcome everyone who supports Standing Together’s fundamental values and vision of a dignified life and equal rights for all. A society that chooses peace, justice and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and Arabs.
Active members:
Daniel Mang (Jokkmokk), Miri Stryjan (Helsinki), Natalie Högström (Stockholm), Paul Dakwar (Malmö), Samuel Jarrick (Stockholm)