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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2017 | First Nations People: What Recognition?

FILEF invites you to an information evening on current issues concerning the First Nations Peoples, with particular regard to constitutional recognition, land rights, and the Intervention.• In 1972 the Aboriginal Tent Embassy united Aboriginal people throughout Australia in demanding national land rights and mobilized widespread non-indigenous support for their struggle.• 45 year later, many of the demands for justice of the First Nations remain unanswered.• … Continue reading 2017 | First Nations People: What Recognition?

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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2017 | 25 APRIL 1945 – ITALIAN LIBERATION DAY

From the Resistance then to global Resistance today Come and celebrate with FILEF Italian Liberation Day, commemorating 25 April 1945 and the victory of the Resistance to nazi-fascism that gave birth to the Italian Republic and to a Constitution founded on the values of democracy and work. La Festa della Liberazione or Festa del 25 Aprile is a classic yearly celebration for FILEF and its supporters, over 45 … Continue reading 2017 | 25 APRIL 1945 – ITALIAN LIBERATION DAY

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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2017 | THE NEW WOMEN-LED RESISTANCE A GLOBAL MOVEMENT

ITALIAN FORUM CULTURAL CENTRE, Studio 1, Norton St, Leichhardt. FILEF invites you to an evening exploring the role of women in the new global resistance to the rise of sexism, racism and intolerance. On International Women’s Day, millions of women around the world and in Australia led protests against this rising tide of hate and division, creating a historic new movement of resistance spreading globally … Continue reading 2017 | THE NEW WOMEN-LED RESISTANCE A GLOBAL MOVEMENT

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2017 | New Italian Migration to Australia – Film: 88 Days on Australian Farms

COME AND MEET the new wave of young Italians arriving in Australia, in numbers exceeding the mass migration of the ‘50s and ‘60s. SCREENING of video reportage 88 DAYS on Australian farms (35 mins) Winner best direction, 2015 FILEF Short Film Competition Director Matteo Maffesanti; Screenwriter Michele Grigoletti; Researcher Silvia Pianelli A journey through dreams, hopes and thoughts of young Italians in Australia on a working holiday visa. SPEAKERS will include experts on Italian … Continue reading 2017 | New Italian Migration to Australia – Film: 88 Days on Australian Farms

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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2016 | Incontri Culturali – Islamophobia or Inclusion?

FILEF and the Greens NSW Multicultural Committee invite you to a discussion evening to raise awareness on Islamophobia in Australia and on how to overcome it. The evening will include a short film, speakers and a Q&A, as well as refreshments. ISLAMOPHOBIA OR INCLUSION? ITALIAN FORUM CULTURAL CENTRE Studio 1, Norton Street Leichhardt FRIDAY 26 AUGUST, 2016 Continue reading 2016 | Incontri Culturali – Islamophobia or Inclusion?

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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2016 | Incontri Culturali – Palestinians under Occupation

FILEF and the Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine (CJPP) invite you to an information evening on the situation in Palestine and the non-violent movement for justice and peace.The evening will include a short film, speakers, Q & A, Palestine Fair Trade Australia products, and light refreshments Palestinians under Occupation FRIDAY 29 JULY 2016 6:30pm ITALIAN FORUM CULTURAL CENTRE Studio 1, Norton St Leichhardt Continue reading 2016 | Incontri Culturali – Palestinians under Occupation

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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2015 | All movies from Filef film festival 2015 – NOW ON LINE!

The 10 short films screened at the FILEF Short Film Festival on the 31 October are now available on “Canale Filef, in our website. Films took part in the competition run this year by FILEF with the support of the Sydney Film School, as a celebration of the UN International Year of Soils. First Prize went to Think Small, Think Different by Lucio Arisci and … Continue reading 2015 | All movies from Filef film festival 2015 – NOW ON LINE!

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Activities & Events | 2014 - 2019

2014 | Memorie Di Una Persona Di Interesse

Notevole interesse sta suscitando il libro autobiografico di Carmela (Carmen) Lavezzari “Memorie di una ‘persona di interesse’”, il cui lancio ufficiale ha avuto luogo nella Biblioteca Comunale di Leichhardt, nella Piazza dell’Italian Forum alla presenza di oltre 100 persone. Ha presentato il libro bilingue, in italiano e in inglese, lo storiografo della comunità italiana in Australia Gianfranco Cresciani, che ne ha curato l’edizione e ha … Continue reading 2014 | Memorie Di Una Persona Di Interesse

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Antony Loewenstein presents ‘The Palestine Laboratory’ “From Israeli spyware ending up on the phones of activists in Mexico to Israeli drones being used by the EU to “monitor” refugees, the public is recognising how the Israeli occupation is being exported, and the danger it poses.” Award-winning investigative journalist, Antony Loewenstein will discuss his latest book, The Palestine Laboratory at this special BDS Australia event in Sydney. DATE Thursday 24 August 2023 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10) LOCATION Gumbramorra Hall, Addison Road Community Organisation 142 Addison Road , Marrickville NSW 2204 Tickets (fundraising for BDS Australia) https://www.trybooking.com/CKHID “Government’s flock to Israel to buy weapons and surveillance equipment, happy to ignore that they’ve been lethally tried and tested in the ‘Palestine laboratory’" Sticky post
Activities & Events | 2020 - 2023, Past Events

How Israel’s occupation has gone global

Antony Loewenstein presents ‘The Palestine Laboratory’ “From Israeli spyware ending up on the phones of activists in Mexico to Israeli drones being used by the EU to “monitor” refugees, the public is recognising how the Israeli occupation is being exported, and the danger it poses.” Award-winning investigative journalist, Antony Loewenstein will discuss his latest book, The Palestine Laboratory at this special BDS Australia event in … Continue reading How Israel’s occupation has gone global

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