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Countries that have sided with or against Palestine
Across the globe, most countries – about 139 in all – formally recognise a Palestinian state. We have divided countries by continent to find out where there is support for or against Palestine, indicated by actions such as recognition of Palestinian statehood or trade relations. At the time of publication…
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We are Not Numbers Exhibition in London
The ‘We Are Not Numbers’ (WANN) exhibition brings the stories of ordinary Palestinians to Londoners. The exhibition at P21, which consists of personal essays, poems, a timeline of Palestinian history, photography, drawings, paintings and more, is an homage to the power of the written word. The personal nature of the…
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“We haven’t had this level of mobilisation since the suffragettes or the chartists” – Independent journalists reveal the British media’s silence on Gaza
On World Press Freedom Day 2024, The Full Story explores the British Media’s silence on Gaza revealed in the Media Workers 4 Palestine’s latest online event, where a Palestinian journalist spoke live from Rafah. Here’s what we learned: Q: How deadly is the war on Gaza for journalists? A: 140…
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The Full Story Guide to the Greater London Election in 2024
Voting makes a difference. The elections on Thursday 2nd May will be a good place to do just that. We’ve looked up all the candidates for the Mayor’s General London Assembly, London’s general planning body, and found out what they had to say about the genocide in Gaza. While we…
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How to Stand up for Palestine in your local elections this May 2024
Election day is coming soon. Across the pond in the US, hundreds of thousands of citizens recently voted ‘non-committed‘ in Michigan, Minnesota and Rhode Island, changing the course of history and forcing President Biden to change his stance on Gaza. Voting is one of the biggest catalysts for change and…
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The Woman and the Man
In his short story, writer Razan, deftly compares the experience of domestic violence to that of living in an occupied territory. Watch out for the plot twist at the end! In a neighbourhood near yours, a woman let a desperate-looking man into her house, where she lived alone. Little did…
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Top 5: Reasons why the UK has not voted for a ceasefire
An anonymous contributor shares their realisation about the British Parliamentary System I will never forget the day I had this epiphany. I was standing in a muddy field in Parliament Square, fresh after an autumnal rain. It was at the end of a march for ceasefire in Gaza, when Jeremy…
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How to Launch a Successful Campaign: Palestinian Visa Scheme Campaign kicks off in Parliament
The Full Story gained exclusive access to a parliamentary session about a campaign for a Palestinian visa scheme. Here’s what happened on the day. Baroness Natalie Bennett chaired the event to launch a Palestinian Visa Scheme campaign A recent event at the House of Lords highlighted the power of a…
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Top 8: Companies boycotted by BDS that have previous human rights violations
From the US to the UAE, boycotts are sweeping the world causing many people to open their eyes to the human rights violations being committed by large corporations for the first time. However, the boycotted companies often have a pre-existing track record of violating human rights around the world. Five…
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No International Women’s Day in Gaza
A political science and economics student from Egypt explains why international women’s day does not exist for women in Gaza by Menna Tallah Reda International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world, while also reflecting on the ongoing challenges they face.The…
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