Allein machen sie dich ein - Jüdische, kurdische und palästinensische Bündnisse vor und nach dem 7. Oktober

In the organizer's words:

Alone they make you one - Jewish, Kurdish and Palestinian alliances before and after October 7

If you look at left-wing movements in Europe or the USA, it often seems as if you have to decide whether to fight against anti-Semitism or racism or whether to campaign for the self-determination of Israelis or Palestinians. Yet there are strong alliances and activists who necessarily think their struggles against right-wing and Islamist actors and a discriminatory majority society together. On the panel, the groups Pek Koach - Jewish-Kurdish Women's Alliance, Palestinians & Jews for Peace and activist Felix Tamsut will discuss the strength and hurdles of getting involved together. Their efforts are part of a long continuity of alliances between Jewish, Kurdish and Palestinian activists working together for peace, dialog and justice. On the panel, we will build on this history and create a space for differentiated discussion in which different voices are heard and respected.

Fatma Keser was born in Northern Kurdistan and is a political illustrator. She is co-editor of the anthology "Faces of Political Islam" (2023) and co-founder of the Initiative Migrant Women for Secularity and Self-Determination. She is also a board member of Pek Koach - Jewish-Kurdish Women's Alliance and Madonna Mädchenkultur. She works on Kurdish history, feminism, Islamism, Turkish right-wing extremism and violence in the name of honor.

Svetlana Novoshenova is a sociologist (M.A.) and works in political education. She lectures on topics such as the abuse of power, conspiracy myths and political and religious radicalization. As co-founder of Palestinians and Jews for Peace, she is active in dialogue and peace work and is committed to rehumanization, universal human rights and solidarity.

Felix Tamsut is a freelance journalist from Ashdod, Israel, who reports for Deutsche Welle, among others. In addition to reporting on Israel and its society, his core topics are fan culture and the connection between politics and soccer in Germany. Felix is a member of 1. FC Köln and attends all of his club's home and away matches.

Moderator: Lara Wenzel is a theater and cultural studies scholar and lives in Leipzig. She is involved with Artists Against Antisemitism.

This event is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the budget approved by the Saxon state parliament.